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Ocean NGOs, investors and brands urge COP31 to make Zero Waste count for the climate by recognising the carbon saved when recycled plastic replaces virgin. The first answer is always to reduce: to make and use less. But billions of tonnes of plastic already exist, and much of it is mismanaged in the coastal communities least equipped to deal with it. When that material is intercepted before it reaches the ocean and recycled into products that replace virgin plastic, it does two jobs at once. It keeps plastic out of the sea, and it avoids the emissions of making new material.

This guide walks through each of our ranges, POLLAST!C, Compostable, Bamboo and 0PACKS, with the words that work, the ones to avoid, and why. Whether it's in an EDM to your customers or a mention on the Responsibility page of your website, you should be proud to talk about why you've made the Better packaging choices you have. However, regulators, particularly, the EU and the US are cracking down on vague, unsubstantiated green claims, and your customers can spot fluff a mile away. 

Packaging regulations globally are tightening fast, particularly in the EU, UK, and California. POLLAST!C Packaging is designed to be compliant. This article sets out how, market by market, regulation by regulation, with the certifications and test data behind each claim.

Compostable packaging and compostability messaging is not going to be permitted on poly mailers and garment bags in California and other significant global markets. You will need to phase out your compostable packaging by 30 June 2027. Here's the breakdown ...

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation — or PPWR — is the biggest shake-up to packaging legislation in Europe in three decades. If you sell into the EU, or you're thinking about it, this one's for you.

For eCommerce brands, a lost or damaged parcel isn’t just a logistics issue, it means disappointed customers, bad reviews, support tickets, refunds and reships, and lost opportunities for repeat business … Not to mention it’s also bad for the environment! The good news? High-quality poly mailers designed to perform in real-world conditions can prevent these issues from happening.

Over the past 4 years, POLLAST!C poly garment bags have been rolled out across several brands in the PIP Global portfolio resulting in an epic 170 tonnes of Ocean Bound Plastic being cleaned up and recycled into packaging. 

Thinking about taking your packaging to the next level, not just in terms of sustainability, but also with your own branding? Here's a step-by-step guide to ordering custom printed packaging from Better Packaging, from quote to delivery.

POLLAST!C isn’t just sustainable - it’s the best. Made from 100% recycled Ocean Bound Plastic, our mailers outperform competitors across every key quality metric, proving you don’t have to compromise between performance and sustainability.

We’ve helped thousands of start-ups grow their packaging, from first orders to thousands of branded parcels. Here’s your step-by-step guide for US and Canadian start-ups.

At the crack of dawn, thousands of entrants at the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS packed their gear bags with essentials for the finish line. The routine may have been familiar, but this year’s gear bags were anything but ordinary. For the first time, they were made from POLLAST!C and supported by on site collection for recycling. 

Discover what makes a resource renewable, why bamboo and bagasse are gamechangers for sustainable packaging, and how renewability impacts your brand's environmental footprint.