The Market Shift From Plastic to Paper

No one’s talking about the monumental change happening in the packaging industry.
Perhaps you’ve seen differences in product containers on store shelves? Or noticed your latest online purchase was shipped in a recyclable paper envelope?
The shift from plastic to sustainable materials is taking over the market.
And it’s affecting paper mills.

October 17, 2023

The Market Shift From Plastic to Paper

No one’s talking about the monumental change happening in the packaging industry.
Perhaps you’ve seen differences in product containers on store shelves? Or noticed your latest online purchase was shipped in a recyclable paper envelope?
The shift from plastic to sustainable materials is taking over the market.
And it’s affecting paper mills.

October 17, 2023

Bag a Cloth Bag, Not a Plastic Bag – Why We Need A Plastic Bag Free World

“Plastic Bags Are Bad & For The Most Part Unnecessary” – David Suzuki
How can this fact be denied that whether you live in an urban megacity or rural farmland, plastic bags blowing around must have been encountered by you anytime you might have left the house? Some can be seen protruding from the branches of street trees making a canopy of plastics, while some others may be witnessed blowing across roads like tumbleweed of a post-apocalypse. The misadventure doesn’t end here; there are s

October 16, 2023

Top Tips to Reduce Your Use of Plastic

Plastic pollution has become a significant global environmental issue, as demand for and production of disposable single-use plastic products rapidly increases. ‘Throwaway culture’ contributes to this issue, as convenience is prioritised over sustainability and consideration of long-term environmental impacts.
Today, single-use plastic products account for forty percent of the total plastic produced each year. Some of the most common single-use plastic products such as plastic bags, straw

October 13, 2023

Why Is Bread Packaged in Plastic Bags Instead of Paper?

It’s no secret that the way we package our food has a huge impact on our health and the environment. But what may come as a surprise is just how much difference packaging can make, especially when it comes to something as staple as bread. Most people would probably think that bread would be better packaged in paper bags than plastic ones, but surprisingly enough, this isn’t always the case. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the pros and cons of different types of food packaging ma

October 09, 2023

Is Paper A More Sustainable Flexible Packaging Material Than Plastic?

Like many other major plastics applications, plastics use in flexible packaging has come under deep scrutiny in recent years as sustainability concerns rise and spread globally. Paper is often lauded as a far more environmentally friendly alternative but how do the two materials really compare? And what is the most sustainable solution?

October 09, 2023

Paper or Plastic (Infographic)

Did you know?
Paper bags are especially great for packaging food as there is a grease-resistant option. No more oily stains on those pastry bags!
Biodegradable plastic bags are very durable, and they offer great leak resistance. The wave bags are especially popular for take-out because they have an easy loading wide top opening, much better than t-shirt bags.
Paper cups offer superior insulation for coffee and soup, but did you know it does the same for ice cream? Keep hot t

October 06, 2023

The Advantages of Paper Trays Against Plastic Packaging

The sustainable solution instead of plastic packaging

Probably all of us are familiar with the gesture when we unpack and then throw away a plastic package. It takes a few moments however it has a huge impact on our Earth. We are surprised when watching on TV the large garbage islands floating in the oceans and the animals drowning there. The size of the largest garbage island is the same as the area of France and Spain altogether. These islands are th

October 05, 2023

Flowers Changes Packaging to 100% Recyclable Paper

Flowers Changes Packaging to 100% Recyclable Paper
"We expect the industry to welcome this change with open arms"

October 04, 2023

Paper Vs Plastic Debate

We have seen a monumental shift of consumer interest in sustainable packaging alternatives over the last few years.
This movement to sourcing sustainable packaging products, coupled with the plastic packaging tax being brought in, in April 2022, gives the impression that plastic packaging is a lot worse for the environment than paper. Whilst in some respects this is true, there is a large debate on the benefits of plastic over paper.
At Southgate, whilst we acknowledge the benefi

September 26, 2023

6 Green Alternatives to Plastic Packaging

It's time to say goodbye to single-use plastic. Here are 6 amazing packaging alternatives that will make you wonder why your brand didn't make the switch sooner.

September 26, 2023

Why Should We Use Paper Bags Instead of Plastic?

With growing awareness of the need to protect the environment, people have increasingly begun to debate whether we should use paper bags instead of plastic. Many places lack the proper infrastructure for disposing of plastic bags. Like many other single-use plastics, a vast majority of them still end up in landfills or get washed into the oceans, where they pose a significant danger to marine wildlife. When you factor in the biodegradability of paper bags and their superior production process th

September 25, 2023