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  1. Packaging Price Tracker - 19th June 2026

    Packaging Price Tracker - 19th June 2026

    Plastic PRN surges to £376.70/t — a new 2026 high, up 152% year-on-year. Wood PRN up 20% to £30.59/t. Diesel falls for a ninth consecutive week to 172

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  2. Prime Day 2026: 280 Million Boxes - E-Commerce Packaging Lesson

    Prime Day 2026: 280 Million Boxes - E-Commerce Packaging Lesson

    Amazon Prime Day 2026 is projected to generate 280 million boxes and 70,200 tonnes of cardboard. Here's what the numbers mean for e-commerce businesse

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  3. Packaging Price Tracker - 12th June 2026

    Packaging Price Tracker - 12th June 2026

    Plastic PRN hits a new 2026 high of £356.98/t as most other materials hold flat. Diesel falls for an eighth consecutive week to 176.7p/litre — its low

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  4. 1 in 3 Consumers Switch Brands Over Packaging

    1 in 3 Consumers Switch Brands Over Packaging

    A new survey of over 5,000 consumers across Europe — including 1,000 in the UK — has put hard numbers on what many in the packaging industry suspected

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  5. Packaging Price Tracker - 5th June 2026

    Packaging Price Tracker - 5th June 2026

    Wood PRN spikes 25% to £25.00/t — up 405% year-on-year. Plastic PRN hits £351.89/t. Diesel falls for a seventh consecutive week to 181.8p/litre. Weekl

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  6. EPR & DRS: The Shift Reshaping UK Packaging Waste

    EPR & DRS: The Shift Reshaping UK Packaging Waste

    EPR and DRS have been called a "generational shift" by Defra — here's what the reforms mean for your packaging costs, your RAM recyclability rating, a

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  7. Packaging Price Tracker - 29th May 2026

    Packaging Price Tracker - 29th May 2026

    Aluminium PRN spikes 25% to £75.00/t. Plastic PRN reaches £350.13/t — up 143% year-on-year. Diesel falls to 184.1p/litre for a sixth consecutive week.

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  8. Received an EPR Non-Compliance Letter? Your 5-Step Action Guide

    Received an EPR Non-Compliance Letter? Your 5-Step Action Guide

    Environment Agency letters about EPR non-compliance are landing on desks across the UK right now — and for many businesses, this is the first time the

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  9. Packaging Price Tracker - 22nd May 2026

    Packaging Price Tracker - 22nd May 2026

    Plastic PRN reaches £348.92/t — a new 2026 high, up 137% year-on-year. Paper PRN rises for a sixth consecutive week to £7.50/t. Diesel falls to 185.07

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  10. Why Separated Paper and Card Matters for Every UK Business

    Why Separated Paper and Card Matters for Every UK Business

    On 31 March 2026, England's biggest household-waste reform in a decade went live. Six weeks on, every council in England is now legally required to co

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  11. Packaging Price Tracker - 15th May 2026

    Packaging Price Tracker - 15th May 2026

    lastic PRN reaches a new 2026 high of £336.66/t — up 137% year-on-year. Paper PRN rises for a fifth consecutive week to £7.41/t. Diesel eases to 186.6

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  12. UK Packaging Pact Officially Launches, 100 Founding Signatories

    UK Packaging Pact Officially Launches, 100 Founding Signatories

    Two weeks on from its 22 April launch at Sustainable Ventures in London, the picture of how the UK Packaging Pact will operate is now clear. Signatory

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  13. Packaging Price Tracker - 8th May 2026

    Packaging Price Tracker - 8th May 2026

    Plastic PRN rebounds to a new 2026 high of £327.26/t. Steel PRN surges 25% in a single week to £50.00/t. Diesel eases to 188.1p/litre for a third cons

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  14. Padded envelopes and jiffy bags: how to choose the right one

    Padded envelopes and jiffy bags: how to choose the right one

    Compare board-backed, bubble-lined, Jiffy Green and paper-lined padded envelopes. A practical UK guide to picking the right mailer for your product.

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  15. Packaging Price Tracker - 1st May 2026

    Packaging Price Tracker - 1st May 2026

    Plastic PRN corrects to £303.20/t after last week's peak. Paper PRN hits £6.19/t — up 244% year-on-year. Diesel eases to 188.8p/litre. Weekly PRN, fue

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  16. The Complete Guide to Recyclable Fibre-Based Packaging

    The Complete Guide to Recyclable Fibre-Based Packaging

    The complete UK guide to recyclable cardboard and paper packaging. Covers how it's recycled, the truth about virgin vs recycled fibre, what makes pack

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  17. Packaging Price Tracker - 24 April 2026

    Packaging Price Tracker - 24 April 2026

    Plastic PRN hits £321/t — up 165% year-on-year — as Q2 compliance demand tightens. Diesel eases slightly but remains 40p above pre-conflict levels. We

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  18. What Makes a Truly Sustainable Packaging Supplier?

    What Makes a Truly Sustainable Packaging Supplier?

    If you're a sustainability or impact manager shortlisting packaging suppliers, this page covers our certifications, our recyclable packaging range, ou

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  19. UK Packaging Pact: 55 Organisations Sign Up for 2035 Commitment

    UK Packaging Pact: 55 Organisations Sign Up for 2035 Commitment

    The UK Packaging Pact launched in April 2026, replacing the UK Plastics Pact with a broader ten-year commitment covering all packaging materials. Led

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  20. The Complete Guide to Cardboard Boxes:

    The Complete Guide to Cardboard Boxes:

    Not sure which cardboard box is right for you? This guide covers everything from flute grades to FEFCO codes, with no jargon you don't need.

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  21. 5 steps we’ve taken to reduce our environmental impact

    5 steps we’ve taken to reduce our environmental impact

    Priory Direct shares our five-step approach to eliminating plastic from our operations: switching to paper strapping and tape, replacing plastic tubin

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  22. Royal Mail to Charge for Thermal Labels: UK Business Impact

    Royal Mail to Charge for Thermal Labels: UK Business Impact

    Free Royal Mail thermal labels are ending in 2026. Find out what this means for your business and how to stay cost-efficient.

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  23. Green Tuesday 2025

    Green Tuesday 2025

    As always we want to help you get ahead of your own black Friday promotions and to drive a little positive impact this peak season – that’s why we’re

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  24. November Newsletter 2025

    November Newsletter 2025

    The leaves are dropping, wind is blowing, and Christmas Decorations are in the shops – if you’re not thinking about your peak season packaging yet, no

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  25. UK EPR for Packaging: Your Complete Guide

    UK EPR for Packaging: Your Complete Guide

    Learn about UK Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging with Priory Direct. Discover how EPR shifts costs to producers, encourages sustain

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  26. Return to Sender: No More Plastic, Please

    Return to Sender: No More Plastic, Please

    At Priory Direct we have launched a campaign to urge the government to take proactive steps to phase out the use of plastic polymer mailing bags (poly

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  27. EPR For Packaging - Complete Visual Guide

    EPR For Packaging - Complete Visual Guide

    Check out this infographic on UK Packaging EPR with Priory Direct. Learn how it makes producers responsible, promotes sustainable packaging, and drive

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  28. We're saying goodbye to our Bubble Lined Bags range.

    We're saying goodbye to our Bubble Lined Bags range.

    As we transition fully to the Arofol range—offering the same quality at better prices—you’ll see a seamless switch as existing stock clears. Here's ev

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  29. Impact Report 2023

    Impact Report 2023

    Our 2023 impact report

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  30. Sustainable Packaging On A Budget

    Sustainable Packaging On A Budget

    Sustainable packaging on a budget - can it be done?

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  31. Sustainability Matters - November 24 Newsletter

    Sustainability Matters - November 24 Newsletter

    Inspiring stories from Lego building a sustainable future to the National Park planting the seeds for a greener tomorrow

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  32. Sustainability Matters - October 24 Newsletter

    Sustainability Matters - October 24 Newsletter

    The truth about LDPE, report from Deloitte reveals business leaders stance on sustainability, and Kent CSR Connect

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  33. Sustainability Matters - September 24 Newsletter

    Sustainability Matters - September 24 Newsletter

    Key trends in e-commerce growth and retail, plus an invitation to our CSR event in this month's newsletter.

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  34. Convenience to Crisis: Rise of Ecommerce Packaging Waste

    Convenience to Crisis: Rise of Ecommerce Packaging Waste

    The concerns around growing ecommerce packaging waste and how businesses can reduce their impact

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  35. The Ecommerce Effect on Retail Growth

    The Ecommerce Effect on Retail Growth

    Find out the impact of ecommerce growth and how it's shaping the retail landscape

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  36. 6 Tips To Prepare For Ecommerce Growth

    6 Tips To Prepare For Ecommerce Growth

    How to optimise processes, manage inventory efficiently, and meet growing customer demands

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  37. August Newsletter 24

    August Newsletter 24

    How 'A Good Thing' is revolutionising the donations, sustainable paints, and one of the first event venues to become B Corp

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  38. 6 Reasons Why Ecommerce Is Booming

    6 Reasons Why Ecommerce Is Booming

    E-commerce is booming like never before, but what’s behind this unstoppable rise?

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  39. The Future of Packaging: Trends to Watch

    The Future of Packaging: Trends to Watch

    7 packaging trends you need to look out for

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  40. Plastic-Free Partnerships: Collaborating with NGOs

    Plastic-Free Partnerships: Collaborating with NGOs

    How can collaborating with NGOs drive fundamental changes for a sustainable future

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  41. Sustainability Matters - July Newsletter

    Sustainability Matters - July Newsletter

    Find out about the plastic-free July movement, circular economy fashion, and compostable truffle papers

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  42. The Role of Consumer Education in Reducing Plastic Waste

    The Role of Consumer Education in Reducing Plastic Waste

    How does consumer education and awareness impact the reduction of plastic waste?

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  43. How To Build A Sustainable Supply Chain

    How To Build A Sustainable Supply Chain

    5 things you can do to work towards building a sustainable supply chain.

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  44. Navigating the Changing Landscape of Plastic Regulations

    Navigating the Changing Landscape of Plastic Regulations

    Navigating new plastic regulations is key to driving sustainable innovation in packaging.

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  45. Plastic Free July: A Step Towards a Sustainable Future

    Plastic Free July: A Step Towards a Sustainable Future

    What is Plastic Free July and what steps can you take to help

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  46. How To Minimise Returns For Your Business

    How To Minimise Returns For Your Business

    Returns are not a necessary evil, and here are some you can implement to help reduce them

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  47. Sustainability Matters - June Newsletter

    Sustainability Matters - June Newsletter

    Find out how to minimise your returns, the law approved to bring back biodiversity, and the best eco businesses this month

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  48. Why is Cardboard Used for Packaging?

    Why is Cardboard Used for Packaging?

    Discover why cardboard is the preferred choice for packaging, from sustainability and strength to versatility and cost.

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  49. Sustainability Matters - May Newsletter

    Sustainability Matters - May Newsletter

    Explore the affordability of sustainable packaging, celebrate eco-heroes like Dr. Bronner’s and Ben & Jerry's

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  50. Internet Retailing: Sustainability Webinar

    Internet Retailing: Sustainability Webinar

    Find out about sustainability in online retail, how it’s a consumer led movement, and how brands have responded

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  51. Ecommerce Supply Chain Sustainability

    Ecommerce Supply Chain Sustainability

    Watch our lecture and find out more on how sustainability can work for your ecommerce supply chain

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  52. How To Reduce Impact & Create A Positive Footprint In Ecommerce

    How To Reduce Impact & Create A Positive Footprint In Ecommerce

    Watch the video to find out how your business can reduce its impact and create a positive environmental footprint

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  53. Your Guide To Paper Bubble Wrap

    Your Guide To Paper Bubble Wrap

    Your ultimate guide to paper bubble wrap, the benefits and how to use it

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  54. The Truth About The UK's Paper & Cardboard Recycling

    The Truth About The UK's Paper & Cardboard Recycling

    From trash to treasure - discover the truth about the UK's paper and cardboard recycling rates

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  55. Sustainability Matters - April Newsletter

    Sustainability Matters - April Newsletter

    Discover top tips on cardboard and paper packaging for businesses, the company sweeting sustainability through their packaging, and the small bottle w

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  56. Is Sustainable Packaging Affordable?

    Is Sustainable Packaging Affordable?

    From material costs to environmental consequences, is the misconception that sustainable packaging is more expensive true?

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  57. How To Load and Seal a Cardboard Box To Maximise Efficiency

    How To Load and Seal a Cardboard Box To Maximise Efficiency

    Follow these 5 steps to help you load and seal your cardboard boxes to maximise efficiency

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  58. Unboxing Bamboo Clothing

    Unboxing Bamboo Clothing

    Unbox the brand Bamboo Clothing and see how their packaging choices have had a positive sustainable impact on their operation

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  59. Ultimate Guide To Paper Mailing Bags

    Ultimate Guide To Paper Mailing Bags

    Our ultimate guide to paper mailing bags and how they might be the best sustainable solution for your ecommerce business

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  60. 10 Tips for Using Cardboard Boxes for Your E-commerce Business

    10 Tips for Using Cardboard Boxes for Your E-commerce Business

    Our top 10 tips for businesses wanting to get the best out of their cardboard boxes

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  61. Top 5 Benefits of Using Paper Packaging

    Top 5 Benefits of Using Paper Packaging

    Why is paper packaging a great option for your business? Here are the top 5 benefits to using it

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  62. 6 Ways To Make Your Cardboard Packaging More Sustainable

    6 Ways To Make Your Cardboard Packaging More Sustainable

    Want to know how your business can make its cardboard packaging more sustainable? We have got 6 tips for you

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  63. Sustainability Matters - March Newsletter

    Sustainability Matters - March Newsletter

    Discover eco-friendly packaging solutions and celebrate B Corp month in our March newsletter. Sign up now for green packaging insights

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  64. What Are Corrugated Cardboard Flute Types?

    What Are Corrugated Cardboard Flute Types?

    Curious about corrugated cardboard?unravel the mystery behind different flute types and what they are best for

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  65. Sustainability Matters - February Newsletter

    Sustainability Matters - February Newsletter

    Announcing our new partnership, the B Corp making sweets sustainable, cosmetic recycling scheme, and our top sustainability events for March

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  66. Sustainability Matters - January Newsletter

    Sustainability Matters - January Newsletter

    From 2024 packaging trends and the importance of the life cycle, to the B Corp rolling with impact and the beauty brand and their plantable packaging

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  67. Top 5 Sustainable Packaging Trends for 2024

    Top 5 Sustainable Packaging Trends for 2024

    <p>Explore the Top 5 Sustainable Packaging Trends for 2024 and stay ahead of the curve. Discover how these trends can benefit your business and the en

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  68. The Case for Using Letterbox Friendly Packaging

    The Case for Using Letterbox Friendly Packaging

    Uncover the game-changing advantages of embracing letterbox-friendly packaging for businesses and customers alike

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  69. The Importance of a Life Cycle

    The Importance of a Life Cycle

    Discover how embracing a circular economy mindset, coupled with informed choices at every packaging stage, can lead to reduced environmental impact wi

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  70. Sustainability Matters - December Newsletter

    Sustainability Matters - December Newsletter

    Discover the B Corp company donating to help children in care, 2023 consumer trends around the festive season, and the project in Yorkshire that will

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  71. Unwrapping Christmas 2023: Festive Spending and Consumer Habits

    Unwrapping Christmas 2023: Festive Spending and Consumer Habits

    Find out consumer trends and shopping habits during the 2023 festive season

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  72. Sustainability Matters - November Newsletter

    Sustainability Matters - November Newsletter

    From greening Black Friday to packaging heroes like Smol and B Corp Abel &amp; Cole. Join the webinar on Green Rush Reality and enjoy exclusive offers

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  73. Green Friday: Navigating Black Friday Sustainably

    Green Friday: Navigating Black Friday Sustainably

    Step into a new era of Black Friday where consumers drive a shift towards eco-conscious choices, urging a transformation in the traditionally excessiv

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  74. Sustainability Matters - October Newsletter

    Sustainability Matters - October Newsletter

    Discover the truth about LDPE recycling, unbox Bamboo Clothing, and find out about how the autumn leaves can actually be good for the environment

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  75. The Truth About LDPE Recycling - Is It Potential Greenwashing?

    The Truth About LDPE Recycling - Is It Potential Greenwashing?

    Find out the truth about LDPE recycling. Are the markers true? Or is it potentiallygreenwashing

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  76. Paper Mailing Bags LCA - The Clear Choice For Ecommerce Despatches

    Paper Mailing Bags LCA - The Clear Choice For Ecommerce Despatches

    Discover the scienced-backed research into the environmental impacts of paper mailing bags versus poly mailers

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  77. September Newsletter

    September Newsletter

    Find out about reducing packaging waste to celebrating Pennard Vets as our B Corp of the Month, and diving into the innovative world of Good Pair Days

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  78. 9 Ways To Reduce Packaging Waste

    9 Ways To Reduce Packaging Waste

    Top 9 ways to reduce their packaging waste and how it can benefit businsses

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  79. August Newsletter

    August Newsletter

    Our August round-up of content, sustainability stories, and positive impact

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  80. Bamboo Clothing Case Study

    Bamboo Clothing Case Study

    Bamboo Clothing is a leading sustainable fashion brand harnessing bamboos versatility and eco-friendliness to make quality clothing.

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  81. 7 Best Sustainable Products For Shipping Clothes

    7 Best Sustainable Products For Shipping Clothes

    Here are our favourite packaging products that are great for securely shipping your clothes &amp; protecting the planet.

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  82. Zebra Labels: Unveiling Superior Performance and Sustainable Solutions

    Zebra Labels: Unveiling Superior Performance and Sustainable Solutions

    Discover how these eco-friendly labels offer top-notch printing quality while minimizing your environmental impact.

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  83. Embracing Sustainability: Carbon Versus Climate Neutrality

    Embracing Sustainability: Carbon Versus Climate Neutrality

    Discover the disparities between carbon and climate neutrality. Learn how to reduce emissions, offset carbon, and embrace a holistic approach to mitig

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  84. A Guide To FSC Grades In Packaging

    A Guide To FSC Grades In Packaging

    A guide to the different types of FSC grades, what they mean and how they are essential to prioritise for sustainable businesses

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  85. Paper vs Poly: Which Mailing Bags Are Right For Me?

    Paper vs Poly: Which Mailing Bags Are Right For Me?

    Explore the pros and cons of paper mailing bags poly mailing bags and how this can help make more informed packaging choices.

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  86. From Plastic to Planet-Friendly: Transitioning to Zero Waste Packaging for Businesses

    From Plastic to Planet-Friendly: Transitioning to Zero Waste Packaging for Businesses

    The benefits of going plastic-free and how to make the switch to Zero-Waste packaging as easy as possible for you and your business

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  87. The Sustainability of Printed Packaging

    The Sustainability of Printed Packaging

    If you are looking at switching to printed packaging but wondering how sustainable it is, find out our tips, tricks, and things to look out for when g

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  88. Defining Scope 1, 2 and 3: Carbon Emissions Explained

    Defining Scope 1, 2 and 3: Carbon Emissions Explained

    Everything you need to know about carbon emissions and what scope 1, 2, and 3 means.

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  89. Boxes For Moving House: Which Ones Should I Choose?

    Boxes For Moving House: Which Ones Should I Choose?

    Help and advice on choosing the right boxes for moving house or office and other packaging essentials you might need.

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  90. Moving Boxes: The Essential Packaging Supplies For A Successful Move

    Moving Boxes: The Essential Packaging Supplies For A Successful Move

    A detailed guide to choosing the right moving boxes and any other packaging supplies you will need for a prepared and successful move.

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  91. Where To Buy Cardboard Boxes

    Where To Buy Cardboard Boxes

    A guide to where to buy cardboard boxes and understanding the purchasing journey that decides on choosing between a supply chain partner or manufactur

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  92. How Businesses Can Benefit From Going Plastic Free

    How Businesses Can Benefit From Going Plastic Free

    Everthing you need to know about Plastic Free July and how you can contribute to reducing your single-use plastic waste for a greener future.

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  93. Earth Overshoot Day – What You Can Do To #MoveTheDate?

    Earth Overshoot Day – What You Can Do To #MoveTheDate?

    Earth Overshoot Day marks the day that humanity exceeds natures budget for the year. How is it calculated? And how can we work together to move the da

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  94. Planting vs Protecting Trees – Which Is Better For The Planet?

    Planting vs Protecting Trees – Which Is Better For The Planet?

    Is it more important to plant new trees or protect our existing trees? Whilst both work to offset the amount carbon dioxide we emit, we discuss the sh

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  95. How To Be A Better Business – Things To Do Which Your Customers and Our Planet Will Thank You For

    How To Be A Better Business – Things To Do Which Your Customers and Our Planet Will Thank You For

    5 steps that you can take to use your business as a vehicle for good, which will have a big difference on a wider scale to protecting the planet.

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  96. Plastic Packaging Tax: What You Need To Know

    Plastic Packaging Tax: What You Need To Know

    Everything you need to know about the Plastic Packaging Tax, how it will affect you, and what you need to do to prepare.

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  97. How Environmentally Conscious Is The Garden of England? Kent Local Authorities Recycling Rates Revealed

    How Environmentally Conscious Is The Garden of England? Kent Local Authorities Recycling Rates Revealed

    We reveal the Kent Local Authorities recycling rates and share just how eco-friendly your area is.

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  98. Recycling Royalty? London Local Authority Recycling League Table Revealed

    Recycling Royalty? London Local Authority Recycling League Table Revealed

    Living in London? Find out your local authority recycling rates to see just how good (or bad) your recycling rates are.

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  99. Named and Shamed – The Best and Worst Places for Recycling in England

    Named and Shamed – The Best and Worst Places for Recycling in England

    How good is your local area at reycling? And how important is recycling in protecting the planet?

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  100. Celebrating Our 1 Year Partnership With Rainforest Trust UK

    Celebrating Our 1 Year Partnership With Rainforest Trust UK

    About our 1 year partnership with Rainforest Trust UK and the work they do to protect the worlds rainforests, species, and the planet.

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  101. World Cancer Day – How Online Checkouts Can Provide A Lifeline For Charity Fundraising

    World Cancer Day – How Online Checkouts Can Provide A Lifeline For Charity Fundraising

    As the popularity of eCommerce and online shopping continues to grow, why not consider charity donations at online checkouts? We discuss the benefits

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  102. Our Year In Numbers: 2021

    Our Year In Numbers: 2021

    As 2021 draws to a close, we want to take the opportunity to look back over the last 12 months

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  103. Christmas 2021: Spending, Shopping Habits, & Store Favourites Revealed

    Christmas 2021: Spending, Shopping Habits, & Store Favourites Revealed

    The Christmas countdown is now down into single digits andand we&rsquo;re a nation determined for the big day to be bigger and better

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  104. Why Should You Use Gummed Paper Tape?

    Why Should You Use Gummed Paper Tape?

    It&rsquo;s no secret that plastic packaging products are causing<em>a huge environmental issue for our planet.</em>

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  105. Which Retailers Are Best For Recyclable Christmas Wrapping Paper?

    Which Retailers Are Best For Recyclable Christmas Wrapping Paper?

    Christmas is just around the corner and the most wonderfultime of year can also be one of the most wasteful.

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  106. Can Wrapping Paper be Recycled? There’s A Simple Test To Find Out

    Can Wrapping Paper be Recycled? There’s A Simple Test To Find Out

    With the festive season fast approaching, as a nation we&rsquo;reset to make up for the disappointment of last year which will see even more gifts bei

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  107. Paper Strapping: The Innovative & Eco-Friendly Alternative To Plastic Strapping

    Paper Strapping: The Innovative & Eco-Friendly Alternative To Plastic Strapping

    If you want to strap, bundle, and secure your parcels without harm to the environment

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  108. What You Do Wednesday: Our Customers & Their Sustainable Packaging

    What You Do Wednesday: Our Customers & Their Sustainable Packaging

    Shopping sustainably plays an important role in protecting our planet.

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  109. Your Sustainability Questions Answered

    Your Sustainability Questions Answered

    The sustainability space can be overwhelming to say the least.

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  110. Branding Your Eco Packaging: Telling Your Sustainability Story

    Branding Your Eco Packaging: Telling Your Sustainability Story

    Your packaging is the only marketing material with a 100% open rate - find out how you can tell your sustainability story and showcase your brand to y

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  111. Recycled vs New Materials – Which is Better to Protect Our Planet?

    Recycled vs New Materials – Which is Better to Protect Our Planet?

    We have all been told that recycling plays a key role in saving the planet.

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  112. CASE STUDY: I Love Wallpaper – Putting Personality Into Packaging

    CASE STUDY: I Love Wallpaper – Putting Personality Into Packaging

    For almost three decades, I Love Wallpaper have been dedicatedto helping the British public

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  113. Amazon 2020 Sustainability Report – How Green Are The Ecommerce Giant?

    Amazon 2020 Sustainability Report – How Green Are The Ecommerce Giant?

    Amazon have recently published their sustainability report for the last year

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  114. We’ve Removed Our Shrink Wrap & Plastic Strapping

    We’ve Removed Our Shrink Wrap & Plastic Strapping

    Becoming an eco-friendly ecommerce operation is a never-ending task

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  115. Why Should We Care About the Ocean?

    Why Should We Care About the Ocean?

    With ever increasing awareness of climate change and sustainability

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  116. How Important Is Sustainability In Online Retail? A Consumer Led Movement

    How Important Is Sustainability In Online Retail? A Consumer Led Movement

    We all know sustainability is important for a greener future, but how does it contribute tothe success of online retail?

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  117. Climate Action Is Needed – 7 Ways You & Your Business Can Make A Difference (And They’re Simpler Than You May Think)

    Climate Action Is Needed – 7 Ways You & Your Business Can Make A Difference (And They’re Simpler Than You May Think)

    Last week, the IPCC released a landmark document on climate

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  118. We’ve Gone Paperless

    We’ve Gone Paperless

    By 2060, global consumption of pulp and paper is expectedto double,so what does this mean for our planet?

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  119. Sustainability Webinar with Retail X: How the Industry Is Changing To Meet Consumer Demand

    Sustainability Webinar with Retail X: How the Industry Is Changing To Meet Consumer Demand

    With the ever increasing pressures of climate legislation and changesin consumer behaviour

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  120. Amazon Rainforest Emits More CO2 Than It Absorbs – How You and Your Business Can Help

    Amazon Rainforest Emits More CO2 Than It Absorbs – How You and Your Business Can Help

    For the first time ever, the Amazon rainforest is emitting

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  121. How To Pack For Moving House; Removal Packaging Essentials

    How To Pack For Moving House; Removal Packaging Essentials

    Moving house is a stressful time, but one thing you shouldn't have to worry about is your removal packaging essentials.

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  122. What You Need To Know About Microplastics

    What You Need To Know About Microplastics

    Microplastics, as the name suggests, are tiny pieces or fragments of plastic

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  123. Introducing: Priory Elements EcoLabels™

    Introducing: Priory Elements EcoLabels™

    As an ecommerce business, you will know there is nothing more frustrating than undeliverable parcels

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  124. Earth Day 2021: The Rainforest Trust UK Webinar

    Earth Day 2021: The Rainforest Trust UK Webinar

    Our mission as a business is to make eCommerce asustainable industry

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  125. Covid, consumers, and changing carbon footprints: what impact did the pandemic have on the environment?

    Covid, consumers, and changing carbon footprints: what impact did the pandemic have on the environment?

    The size of our carbon footprints play a key rolein the fight against climate change

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  126. eCommerce 2020: How Was Online Retail Impacted by the Pandemic and What’s In Store for 2021?

    eCommerce 2020: How Was Online Retail Impacted by the Pandemic and What’s In Store for 2021?

    It would be an understatement to say that 2020 was unpredictable

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  127. What The 2021 Budget Means For Your Business – 6 Key Takeaways

    What The 2021 Budget Means For Your Business – 6 Key Takeaways

    What was widely referred to as the most anticipated, important,and significant Budget

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  128. Peak 2020: How the Global Pandemic Impacted eCommerce

    Peak 2020: How the Global Pandemic Impacted eCommerce

    Now the peak season is over

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  129. Partnering with Rainforest Trust

    Partnering with Rainforest Trust

    Size really does matter when it comes to your carbon footprint

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  130. Eco Alternatives to Bubble Wrap: Our Favourites

    Eco Alternatives to Bubble Wrap: Our Favourites

    Bubble wrap is definitely a packaging classic

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  131. Charity Rewards: January Donations Update

    Charity Rewards: January Donations Update

    Back in November 2020, we created Charity Rewards

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  132. Sustainable Gift Packaging: A Christmas Guide

    Sustainable Gift Packaging: A Christmas Guide

    The festive period if now upon us

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  133. How To Stay Green This Black Friday

    How To Stay Green This Black Friday

    With Black Friday just around the corner

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  134. Royal Mail Parcel Collect: What You Need to Know About The New Doorstep Collection Service

    Royal Mail Parcel Collect: What You Need to Know About The New Doorstep Collection Service

    It&rsquo;s fair to say that the news of Royal Mail introducing a doorstep collection service has taken a lot of us by surprise.

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  135. Partnering with 1% for the Planet

    Partnering with 1% for the Planet

    We believe the future is green or not at all.

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  136. Ecommerce Peak 2020: What To Expect In Unexpected Times

    Ecommerce Peak 2020: What To Expect In Unexpected Times

    It&rsquo;s safe to say that 2020 has thrown a lot at us all

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  137. Recycling Locator: What and Where You Can Recycle

    Recycling Locator: What and Where You Can Recycle

    In an ideal world, every item of packaging would be recyclable

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  138. Eco Friendly Packaging: The Ultimate Guide To Knowing Your Eco’s From Your E-No’s

    Eco Friendly Packaging: The Ultimate Guide To Knowing Your Eco’s From Your E-No’s

    Everything you need to know about eco friendly packaging and what to look out for when choosing the right sustainable packaging for you.

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  139. Is A Circular Economy Achievable?

    Is A Circular Economy Achievable?

    The UK, like every other country, currently has a traditional linear economy

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  140. The Environmental Crisis

    The Environmental Crisis

    It is no secret that the planet is suffering

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  141. The Difference Eco-Friendly Packaging Can Have

    The Difference Eco-Friendly Packaging Can Have

    Making considered, eco-friendly choices around packaging can have more of an impact than you might think

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  142. Consumer Eco Sentiment Survey

    Consumer Eco Sentiment Survey

    Eco-friendly packaging isn&rsquo;t just a &lsquo;nice to have&rsquo; anymore

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  143. Where To Start With Insetting & Offsetting Carbon

    Where To Start With Insetting & Offsetting Carbon

    Reducing the size of our carbon footprints and greenhouse gas

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  144. How Green Is The UK?

    How Green Is The UK?

    We all know that collectively, we need to do more

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  145. How Long Does It Take For Packaging To Break Down?

    How Long Does It Take For Packaging To Break Down?

    Every business wants to have a lasting impact on the world

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  146. Making eCommerce As Eco Friendly As Possible: Priory Direct Case Study

    Making eCommerce As Eco Friendly As Possible: Priory Direct Case Study

    Our mission as a business is to make ecommerce as eco-friendly as possible

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  147. New Materials For The Future Of Packaging

    New Materials For The Future Of Packaging

    As more businesses are keen to move away from both single and multi use plastics

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  148. Everything You Need To Know About Recycling Plastic

    Everything You Need To Know About Recycling Plastic

    We are all aware of the bad reputation that plastic has

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  149. What You Need To Know About LDPE, HDPE, & Everything In Between

    What You Need To Know About LDPE, HDPE, & Everything In Between

    Without a doubt, we would not be where we are today

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  150. Has The Plastic Bag Fee Worked?

    Has The Plastic Bag Fee Worked?

    Back in 2015, a 5p charge was introduced for plastic

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  151. The Most Popular Packaging Materials: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

    The Most Popular Packaging Materials: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

    You don&rsquo;t need us to tell you that some packaging

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  152. Home Compostable vs Industrially Compostable: The Difference

    Home Compostable vs Industrially Compostable: The Difference

    With more and more businesses of all sizes and scales

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  153. Is Plastic Packaging That Bad?

    Is Plastic Packaging That Bad?

    You won&rsquo;t have missed the increased negative attention around plastic

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  154. Is Packaging Justified?

    Is Packaging Justified?

    Nearly every product across the world is sold in some

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  155. Oxo-Degradable Plastic: Uncovering The Ugly Truth

    Oxo-Degradable Plastic: Uncovering The Ugly Truth

    Reducing reliance on single use plastic is something all businesses

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  156. What Packaging Do I Need To Securely Send Records The Eco-Friendly Way?

    What Packaging Do I Need To Securely Send Records The Eco-Friendly Way?

    Choosing packaging for a specific item can sometimes be confusing

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  157. How To Find Compostable Packaging Solutions

    How To Find Compostable Packaging Solutions

    One of the best places to start reducing the environmental

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  158. What The Plastic Packaging Tax Means For Businesses

    What The Plastic Packaging Tax Means For Businesses

    More and more people are cracking down on the amount

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  159. Uncover The Secret Behind Successful eCommerce Despatch Operations

    Uncover The Secret Behind Successful eCommerce Despatch Operations

    The packaging solution that can help your business to create a successful eCommerce despatch operation in 5 different ways.

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  160. Are Bespoke Integrated Labels Right For Me?

    Are Bespoke Integrated Labels Right For Me?

    We sell millions of sheets of plain stock integrated labels

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  161. Prepare For Peak: Your Guide To Making Peak Season A Success

    Prepare For Peak: Your Guide To Making Peak Season A Success

    Going into peak season can be daunting for eCommerce operations

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  162. CP 066 Extra Secure Postal Boxes

    CP 066 Extra Secure Postal Boxes

    The go-to solution for high value or delicate items that keep your goods well protected.

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  163. CP 080 Module Boxes

    CP 080 Module Boxes

    Designed to fit within Royal Mail size constraints to keep your postal costs to a minimum.

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  164. CP 154 Euroboxes

    CP 154 Euroboxes

    Combining years of market experience with cutting-edge design and quality for fast and efficient packing,

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  165. CP 072 Square Postal Tubes

    CP 072 Square Postal Tubes

    Safely sending rolled documents, drawings, and posters in postal tubes

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  166. CP 181 Bottle Boxes

    CP 181 Bottle Boxes

    Make damaged-in-transit bottles a thing of the past with ColomPac

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  167. CP 037 Flexible Mailers

    CP 037 Flexible Mailers

    CP 037 Flexible mailers offer fast, reliable, and robust wrap-around

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  168. How To Pack Books

    How To Pack Books

    At Priory Direct, we love reading, and are firm believers

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  169. CP 030 Extra Strong Book Wraps

    CP 030 Extra Strong Book Wraps

    ColomPac&reg; CP 030 extra strong book wraps offer outstanding protection

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  170. CP 151 Pop Up Boxes

    CP 151 Pop Up Boxes

    4x faster to assemble than standard packing boxes, these CP 151 boxes are one of the fastest and safest postal boxes on the market.

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  171. CP 010 Rigid Envelopes

    CP 010 Rigid Envelopes

    CP 010 Rigid Envelopes are the strongest cardboard envelopes available

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  172. How To Increase Despatch Efficiency & Reduce Packing Time

    How To Increase Despatch Efficiency & Reduce Packing Time

    Running an eCommerce operation is a lot of hard work

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  173. How To Reduce Packaging Waste

    How To Reduce Packaging Waste

    Every business has a responsibility to more effectively and successfullymanage

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  174. CP 020 Book Wraps

    CP 020 Book Wraps

    CP 020 Book Wraps are extremely effective flexible wrap-around cardboard

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  175. Reusable Packaging: Our Best Advice For Reducing Your Environmental Impact

    Reusable Packaging: Our Best Advice For Reducing Your Environmental Impact

    We&rsquo;ve all known for a long time about the importance

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  176. Sustainable Packaging: Our Top Tips For How To Shop & Ship Sustainably

    Sustainable Packaging: Our Top Tips For How To Shop & Ship Sustainably

    Whatever your business sector, whatever your job role, you willl know that switching to something sustainable is more important than ever.

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  177. Biodegradable Packaging: What It Is & How To Find It

    Biodegradable Packaging: What It Is & How To Find It

    Reducing packaging waste is a top priority on the to-do

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  178. Recyclable Packaging – 5 Simple Sustainable Swaps

    Recyclable Packaging – 5 Simple Sustainable Swaps

    Easily recyclable packaging is becoming an expectation amongst consumers so

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  179. How To Go Carbon Neutral At Work & Find Net Zero Packaging

    How To Go Carbon Neutral At Work & Find Net Zero Packaging

    The size of our carbon footprint has been a discussion

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  180. Paper & Plastic Recycling Symbols Explained

    Paper & Plastic Recycling Symbols Explained

    Confused what each symbol means on your packaging? We have put together a guide to understanding the difference betwen paper and plastic recycling sym

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  181. How To Find Plastic Free Packaging

    How To Find Plastic Free Packaging

    Seek eco-friendly packaging options with our guide on finding plastic-free solutions

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  182. Our Eco Promise

    Our Eco Promise

    We recognise that one of the huge responsibilities of running

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  183. How To Find Eco Friendly Packaging Solutions

    How To Find Eco Friendly Packaging Solutions

    As a packaging and business essentials supplier to the eCommerce

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