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How to package glass bottles (without using plastic!)
How to package glass bottles (without using plastic!)

Glass bottles are notoriously breakable; we have sustainable solutions to ensure their safe passage.

Tuesday • 19th April • 2022 Carl Board
What is glassine and why is it being used in packaging?
What is glassine and why is it being used in packaging?

100% paper, yet performs like a clear plastic - read on to find out more.

Tuesday • 22nd March • 2022 Carl Board
Five eco-friendly alternatives to bubble wrap
Five eco-friendly alternatives to bubble wrap

Yes, there are sustainable, effective and affordable alternatives to bubble wrap. Five, in fact.

Wednesday • 5th January • 2022 Carl Board
How can I be eco-friendly when packaging chilled goods?
How can I be eco-friendly when packaging chilled goods?

Kite's new sustainable chilled packaging brings environmental sensitivity to food, fish and pharmaceutical businesses.

Tuesday • 26th October • 2021 Carl Board
Compostable vs biodegradable: what's the difference?
Compostable vs biodegradable: what's the difference?

Find out what it means for a product to be compostable or biodegradable, plus what it means for the environment.

Wednesday • 22nd September • 2021 Carl Board
Can you recycle food packaging?
Can you recycle food packaging?

Learn how to avoid 'wishcycling' and ensure that your food packaging is disposed of responsibly.

Monday • 13th September • 2021 Carl Board
Where Does Your PRN Money Go?
Where Does Your PRN Money Go?

The PRN (Packaging Recovery Note) System is the means by which companies in the UK offset their obligations under the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Pa...

Tuesday • 30th September • 2014 Andy Fay
The Packaging Waste Regulations In Plain English
The Packaging Waste Regulations In Plain English

PRN 8217;s, eligibility, non-compliance and other things you might not be aware of 8230; Here at Kite we like to think of ourselves as somewhat experts in ...

Wednesday • 21st August • 2013 Andy Fay
Packaging Waste Regulations: Are You Compliant?
Packaging Waste Regulations: Are You Compliant?

As January kicks off what we hope will be another successful year in business, we are reminding our customers that now is the time of year to think about the...

Thursday • 17th January • 2013 Andy Fay
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