Social Impact
News and analysis on the human side of packaging, covering accessibility, equality, consumer behaviour, responsible sourcing and more.
‘Credible sustainability practices are a strategic anchor in uncertain conditions’
In the face of rapidly evolving geopolitical realities and consumer expectations, maintaining credible standards has never been more important for
Iconic Packs – the evolution of McDonald’s packaging
In this edition of our Iconic Packs series we examine the history of McDonald’s packaging, from the launch of
One million Taco Bell sauce packets collected through US recycling programme
TerraCycle and Taco Bell claim that over five years, one million sauce packets and single-serve containers have been collected
Women in Packaging programme returns at interpack 2026
interpack 2026 will host its second Women in Packaging programme, featuring a keynote speech from Tetra Pak, multi-perspective panel
How packaging design impacts neurodivergent shoppers
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this report Introduction This report looks at how packaging
New household recycling rules come into force across England
From this Tuesday, households across England are under new rules for sorting their recycling and waste, aiming to clear up
What does a new Netflix film say about the potential impacts of plastic exposure?
A new Netflix documentary, The Plastic Detox, explores a potential link between infertility and exposure to chemical additives in plastics
European PET market strained as supply tightens and costs surge
PET prices are on the rise while availability declines. Caroline Murray, senior editor at ICIS, speaks with suppliers and outlines
Key trends shaping the Ukrainian packaging market in wartime
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the country’s packaging market ‘significantly declined’ in the first year of
How does switching to paper-based packaging impact neurodiverse shoppers?
With many companies moving from plastic packaging to paper-based alternatives in a bid to improve recyclability, the move also
ESG bonuses removed from paychecks of Apple executives
Apparently, Apple removed an ‘ESG modifier’ from its top executives’ pay packages last year – joining other big brands like Procter
European Industry Summit talks competitiveness, energy costs and sustainability
At the European Industry Summit in Antwerp, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen set out her vision for a