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Plastic pallet wrap has long been a staple in product packaging and warehousing. However, many businesses are now looking for more sustainable and cost-effective solutions. 

A secure, stable load is critical in all operations, no matter the industry. With a wide range of both hand and machine pallet wrap available, this article discusses how you can avoid plastic wastage and help determine the most suitable pallet wrap.

As part of the New Zealand government’s long-term plan to reduce the amount of rubbish heading to our landfills, or causing pollution to our environment, six products have been declared for regulated product stewardship, including plastic packaging. This declaration falls under the Waste Minimisation Act 2008, and puts more responsibility on companies like manufacturers, to work towards more...

Plastic – what was once frequently used and celebrated in the packaging world has quickly become universally frowned upon. Now seen as a big problem that contributes to growing landfills and an increasing amount of plastic waste that’s found in our oceans, many people are doing all that they can to find more sustainable alternatives to common plastic items like bags and the humble toothbrush.

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COVID-19 has had an effect on many things in our daily lives, it has also impacted businesses and the availability of some raw materials, like plastic. If you’re in charge of procurement in your company and you regularly purchase items like plastic packaging, then it’s likely that you’ve seen prices increase steadily over the last 6 to 8 months. You may be wondering, why?

Recently, there has been a strong focus on replacing plastic packaging products with more eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives in New Zealand. Disposable plastic shopping bags are long gone, and they’ve already been banned in many other countries too.

If you regularly transport fresh produce you’ll know the importance of making sure it arrives at it’s destination in the same condition as when it left. Often external factors can get in the way and keeping produce fresh can be difficult if your shipment is collected late, or the delivery schedule is running behind.

As a business owner, you may have heard of the plastic bag ban set to sweep across New Zealand in 2019. Some retailers have already made the move to ban single-use plastic bags, but for other businesses the transition may not seem so simple. It's important that you understand the rules of the new regulation before making changes, to ensure you are making the right changes.

With the growing awareness and concerns of plastic pollution and the effects it has on our environment, more and more people are looking to alternative materials. One popular alternative for businesses is bioplastics, or compostable plastics. Compostable plastics can be used to replace single-use plastics for things like cutlery, plastic bags and even product packaging.

Plastic is cost-effective, comes in various forms, and is widely used by businesses of all shapes and sizes. However, consumers and business owners often raise questions about the different types of plastics, as well as their composition, effectiveness, how to dispose of them, and what eco-friendly products can be used instead. This article covers everything you need to know about plastic...