We don’t just help our customers to reduce their carbon footprint, we also consider our own.
We collaborate with our staff, suppliers, and customers, to develop sustainable business activities. We pursue renewable, recyclable, and low-carbon alternatives and drive efficiencies to conserve precious resources.
Above all, we look for opportunities to do good, joining forces with like-minded individuals and companies along the way.
To this end, we are sending new customers forget-me-not seeds to encourage wildflower planting and provide nectar for pollinators like bees and butterflies.
ISO 14001 EMS is the internationally recognised standard for environmental management systems. But how does this apply to your packaging? Read our latest blog to find out more, including how it works, what the benefits are, FAQs, and top tips.
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https://actionpoint.co.uk/iso-14001-ems-and-sustainable-packaging/
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You can’t help but form a permanent attachment with our range of sustainable packing tapes.
Denva Earth 30 and eTape Plus Earth 30 are ideal for carton sealing in everyday packing environments. They`re tapes you`ll want to stick with! 💕
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We’re still on a high from last week’s Southern Manufacturing & Electronics event. What a lot of amazing people and businesses all under one roof!
Thank you for all your fun and fascinating conversations, thought-provoking questions, and interest in Actionpoint and bespoke packaging. We’re excited about the new contacts we’ve made and will be keeping in touch.
If you missed us at the show, never fear! Our team is always at the ready to speak with you. Curious about going bespoke, incorporating branding and values, or being more sustainable with your packaging? We offer honest, impartial advice tailored to your organisation’s needs and goals, so we can support your business growth.
All you need to do is call 0800 840 9570 or email support@actionpoint.co.uk and we’ll do the rest!
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As January comes to an end, we thought we`d reflect on what an eventful year 2023 was for Actionpoint, there was plenty going on in the packaging industry, too, especially relating to sustainability legislation. Our latest blog takes a look back at some of the highlights of the past 12 months.
Read more in the link below, or visit the blog page on our website.
https://actionpoint.co.uk/a-quickish-recap-of-2023-at-actionpoint/
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Are you currently using hand tape but are looking for a more efficient & sustainable option?
Take a look at the new Gummed Paper Tape machine
📦 Choose your desired tape length
📦 Multi-operational for maximum efficiency
📦 Quick tape output of 60cm a minute
📦 Seal over 100 cartons per day
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Defra has appointed Dr Margaret Bates as Head of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging Scheme Administrator.
She will be working with Defra, the devolved administrations (in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), and stakeholders to put in place the EPR Scheme Administrator.
The EPR Scheme Administrator is the organisation that will be responsible for setting and collecting EPR fees, and distributing these to councils to fund their waste collection systems.
Dr Bates has been involved in waste management for over 30 years, including a former role as President of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management. Since 2020, she has been the Managing Director of recycling label company OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label).
Under EPR, packaging producers will have to pay the full cost of dealing with household packaging waste. This will raise the necessary funding to collect and process the waste, as well as encourage producers to use less packaging, and to use more recyclable materials.
EPR fees are due to be introduced in October 2025 with higher rates for packaging that is unrecyclable or hard-to-recycle. In anticipation of this, businesses are already adopting solutions that use less material bulk and are easier to recycle.
Get ahead of the curve by contacting Actionpoint about your packaging needs. We can advise you on how your packaging can be adapted to minimise future EPR payments, increase sustainability, and still offer great protection for your products and brand.
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This considers each stage of the packaging life cycle from raw materials, manufacturing, and logistics, to fulfilment of its primary purpose and subsequent reuse, recycling, or disposal.
Did you know the ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ message is in order of preference? Reduce packaging materials but ensure goods are still protected as damages/returns add to your carbon footprint.
Incorporate reusable materials where appropriate, such as in pallets and transit packaging. This keeps valuable resources in use for much longer, lowering energy consumption and emissions.
Swap problematic materials for recyclable ones. Use mono-materials to simplify recycling and create good quality recyclate. Add clear labelling to encourage responsible packaging disposal.
Look for recycled/recyclable alternatives or bio-based plastics. If it must be synthetic plastic, choose high-performance options that are thinner, use less material, and leave less waste.
PET stands for polyethylene terephthalate, which is the chemical name for polyester. The acronym PET is normally used in terms of packaging. PET plastic is clear, lightweight, recyclable, and used to make 70% of containers for soft drinks (carbonated, still, fruit juice, and water). As a thermoplastic, it can be softened and reshaped by applying heat, and most PET plastic is made from fossil fuels.
By making sure that every ingredient is animal-free, and that no animal products were used in the production process. The good news is that nowadays most adhesive used in packaging is water- or starch-based (or occasionally solvent-based) rather than animal-based gelatine. But it’s best to get professional advice to ensure that all raw material, paper, substrate, starch, adhesive, sealant, lacquer, coating, ink, and dye comply with a vegan ethos. Even additives used in plastic manufacturing can be of animal origin, as can lubricants on production machines.
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PET (1) and HDPE (2) are widely accepted in household recycling waste. Soft/flexible LDPE (4) products like carrier bags can be taken to supermarkets. Remember that recycling facilities differ between councils, so check with your local authority to see what you can put in your home recycling bin.
PP. Polypropylene e.g. bottle caps, margarine tubs, carrier bags.
PS. Polystyrene e.g. takeaway cups and containers, yoghurt pots.
