A rise in consumer choice We’re living in a world with more Entrepreneurs than ever. In 2019, Forbes Magazine reported that Entrepreneurship was already on a sharp increase. This has been especially prominent in the UK with the rise of community office spaces and supportive “mentoring-type” networks. Though 2020 saw uncertain career prospects for many […]
Cutting through the Noise in 2021- Key Trends to Increase Product Recognition
Has Coronavirus changed the packaging industry forever?
The pandemic has been felt across all industries on a global scale, however, packaging- an often overlooked essential industry, has taken twists and turns throughout phases over the last few months with such radical changes in demand for products. Now, as we start to gain more control and understanding of what the future may hold […]
Six lesser-known Plastic Packaging Alternatives
Today marks the 46th annual World Environment Day. This year’s topic: “Beat plastic pollution”. With this in mind, we have decided to take a look at some of the less well-known plastic packaging alternatives, along with the pros and cons they bring with them. Our first alternative: Mushroom Root (Mycelium) This clever alternative can be created […]
Coca Cola: “Plastic bottles are only single-use if they are thrown away”
Since September 2019, the famous drinks brand has been using provocative messaging to re-frame the conversation about their ubiquitous single use plastic packaging. Sceptics would argue that by lobbying a change to the ‘single use’ definition, they would create a tax saving for themselves, but I think the conversation goes deeper. A recyclable plastic – […]
The Packaging Evolution: The Top Trends in Smart, Active, or Intelligent Packaging You Should Know
If you’re wondering what exactly smart packaging, active packaging, and intelligent packaging are all about, you’ve come to the right place – considering that they are relatively new concepts, it’s understandable that you need more information. But while the concept is relatively new, it’s really not hard to understand. In essence, the terms ‘smart’ ‘active’ […]
The Trends in Plastics – How They Affect Our Oceans – and the Solutions
At a recent summit on the environment held in Kenya on the 6th of December, the delegates agreed on a new resolution, which is non-binding, to stop waste made of plastic from entering the oceans. According to the ocean chief of the UN, we have a planetary crisis, and yet sadly, not many of us […]
Alarming Facts and Figures on Christmas Packaging Waste – and How Much We Produce
Yes, the Christmas season is upon us once again, and it’s certainly a time for giving (and receiving), for delighting our taste buds with traditional Christmas feasts, and – for producing a whole lot of packaging waste. It’s definitely not a pleasant fact to think about, but it’s all too true: Christmas is a time […]
Top Trends Affecting the Packaging Industry in 2017
Trends affecting the packaging industry can be seen from more than one perspective. Among the different perspectives, the ones affecting the industry at the most would be taken from the packaging professionals in terms of technology advancements; and the consumers perspective in terms of modern lifestyles. However, research shows that there are certain key trends […]
Some Essential Trends in Summer Packaging You Should Know
When it’s in vogue, it’s popular – when it’s popular, you have to take advantage of it and sell it as much as you can. This goes for all sorts of things, but most of all for clothing, for movies, for food, for everything else. Most people don’t realise it, but it goes for packaging […]
The history of Packaging Design in Redditch, Worcestershire
I grew up in Redditch and have returned here to set up Pactivate due to the town’s unique and convenient location within the midlands. The connections here are great along with the local companies that we work closely with to ensure that our customers’ packaging meets the demands placed upon it within the supply chain. […]