Month: April 2016

How can packaging help to reduce food waste?

Did you know that almost 15 million tonnes of food is wasted in the UK each year, and nearly half of it comes from our households? show that people get rid of food because they over cook or were not able to use it in time. Because of this, the average British family wastes almost £470 a year, rising to £700 for families with ...

The impact of hard-to-open packaging on the wellbeing of elderly customers

A recent study from the University of Portsmouth has found that older customers may feel powerless and vulnerable when it comes to opening everyday goods. According to the study, difficulties that the elderly face opening their products not only increase the risk of packaging-related injuries, but have a negative impact on their ...