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The Business Guide to Cutting Plastic Waste with Paper Packaging
Summary As environmental pressure and consumer expectations continue to rise, businesses are actively seeking ways to reduce plastic waste. One of the most effective strategies is transitioning from plastic packaging to paper-based systems. In this guide, we explore...
Understanding PPWR Regulations
Understanding the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) The European Commission has recently published a comprehensive fact sheet aimed at helping consumers understand the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). This legislation is designed to...
Substantiated Sustainability in Packaging: Why Proof Now Matters More Than Promise
Summary As sustainability expectations continue to evolve, businesses must now provide real data to support claims about being "eco-conscious" or "environmentally friendly." As a result, the sustainable packaging industry is shifting towards substantiated...
Royal Mail Label Charges, A Cost-Saving Alternative with Protega
Summary From January 2026, Royal Mail introduced a charge for 6x4 self-adhesive thermal label rolls, a product that had previously been supplied free to account holders. Under the new structure, businesses must now pay for this essential shipping consumable. For...
Damaged Parcels Are Costing Retailers Billions
Damaged parcels cost businesses through returns and waste. See how paper bubble wrap and sustainable void-fill support transit damage prevention.
How to Speed Up Your Packing Line Without Compromising on Protection or Sustainability
With rising customer expectations, higher despatch volumes, and mounting cost pressures, many businesses in the UK and Europe are finding their packing lines are the bottleneck. Manual workflows and outdated setups slow everything down. But speed doesn’t have to come...
Can Paper Packaging Perform as Well as Plastic? Putting Protection to the Test
Plastic has long been seen as the safe choice for protective packaging. But is it really the best at getting products from A to B in one piece? Or are there smarter, more sustainable alternatives that can do the job just as well, if not better? It’s a fair question....
Advantages and Disadvantages of Paper and Plastic Packaging
Questions and Answers to Paper or Plastic? Choosing the right packaging is about more than just protecting products, it’s about protecting the planet too. While plastic may seem like a more cost-effective choice, it often leads to higher breakages, more returns to...
Protega Global to Launch New Auto HexaFil Dispenser at Packaging Innovations 2025
Packaging Innovations 2025 - Let’s Meet at Stand V22! We’re thrilled to announce that we will be unveiling our latest innovation, the Auto HexaFil Dispenser, at this year’s Packaging Innovations event. Join us on 12th and 13th February 2025 at the NEC Birmingham to be...
Protega Global Introduces New FSC® Recycled Hexcel Wrap
A Groundbreaking Solution for Sustainable Packaging At Protega Global, we’re excited to introduce the latest version of our popular Hexcel Wrap, an innovative, paper-based alternative to traditional plastic bubble wrap. Recycled Paper Bubble Wrap, Hexcel, is now made...