When organising a large-scale event, particularly multi-day festivals with camping, refuse sack supply often gets left until late in the planning process, treated as a simple procurement task rather than something requiring genuine forward planning.
When organising a large-scale event, particularly multi-day festivals with camping, refuse sack supply often gets left until late in the planning process, treated as a simple procurement task rather than something requiring genuine forward planning.
When you’re shipping thousands of orders a week, mailing bags can feel like a commodity purchase. Same spec as last year, best price wins, job done. But at that volume, the small decisions carry disproportionate weight and mailing bag specification is one that procurement teams often don’t revisit until something goes wrong.
If you haven’t heard much about Extended Producer Responsibility yet, it’s worth getting up to speed. EPR is one of the most significant changes to UK packaging legislation in years, and it’s already affecting what businesses pay and what they choose to pack their products in.
In business, cost control is essential. Every purchasing decision impacts the bottom line, which is why the temptation to choose the cheapest option can be overwhelming. However, when it comes to polythene products, buying cheap often means buying twice or even three times over.
In business, cost control is essential. Every purchasing decision impacts the bottom line, which is why the temptation to choose the cheapest option can be overwhelming. However, when it comes to polythene products, buying cheap often means buying twice or even three times over.
In business, cost control is essential. Every purchasing decision impacts the bottom line, which is why the temptation to choose the cheapest option can be overwhelming. However, when it comes to polythene products, buying cheap often means buying twice or even three times over.
You’ve probably never thought about it. But that extra 10 grams of packaging material on each item you ship could be costing you thousands in fuel charges – and adding tonnes of unnecessary CO2 to your carbon footprint.
In business, cost control is essential. Every purchasing decision impacts the bottom line, which is why the temptation to choose the cheapest option can be overwhelming. However, when it comes to polythene products, buying cheap often means buying twice or even three times over.
Why a New Year Review Could Save Your Business Thousands As we head into the final weeks of 2025, most businesses are thinking about New Year’s resolutions – but when did you last review your polythene packaging? With costs continuing to climb in 2026, there’s never been a better time to take a fresh look…
The remarkable story of polythene Some of the most significant discoveries in human history have happened entirely by accident. Penicillin, the microwave oven, and even Post-it Notes all came about through happy coincidence rather than deliberate design. Polythene, the material that has revolutionised packaging across every industry imaginable, shares this distinguished heritage of accidental invention..…
The Mailing Revolution: Why Polythene Mailing Bags Are Outperforming Traditional Paper Envelopes Is your business still relying on yesterday’s packaging solutions? Here’s why smart companies are making the switch to polythene mailing bags – and the surprising benefits that come with it. The Changing Face of Business Mail The explosion in online sales and direct-to-consumer…
A Modern Alternative to Traditional Kraft Paper In the ever-evolving world of industrial packaging, businesses are constantly seeking solutions that balance durability, functionality, and environmental responsibility. While multi-wall kraft paper bags have long been the go-to choice for many industries, a superior alternative has emerged that’s transforming how companies package and protect their products: Bi-Oriented…
Community Partnership for the 2025/2026 Season We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that Trademark Polythene is officially sponsoring Kettering Town FC for the 2025/2026 season! As a Northamptonshire-based business with over 35 years of experience serving clients throughout the UK, supporting our local football club feels like the perfect partnership. Why Local Football Matters to Us…
Trademark Polythene’s Innovative Recycling Partnership. In an era where sustainability is no longer optional but essential, Trademark Polythene is proud to showcase our closed-loop recycling initiative. This case study highlights how we’re partnering with our major clients to revolutionise plastic waste management and create a more sustainable future for the packaging industry. The Challenge As…
In an effort to reduce plastic waste and promote the use of recycled materials, the UK government introduced the Plastic Packaging Tax on 1 April 2022. This guide aims to help businesses understand the tax, its implications, and how to comply with the new regulations. What is the Plastic Packaging Tax? The Plastic Packaging Tax…
In an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, Trademark Polythene is proud to offer and use a sustainable alternative to standard polythene. This innovative product is not just eco-friendly; it’s actively beneficial for our planet. Let’s delve into what makes Bioplas, or “Nature’s Plastic,” a game-changer in the world of sustainable packaging. What is Sustainable…
Maximising Production Efficiency and Space Utilisation. At Trademark Polythene, we take pride in our ability to provide innovative solutions that help our clients overcome their challenges. One such client approached us with a dilemma: they were planning to make significant changes within their business, including increasing their production capabilities by replacing warehousing space with machinery.…
Enhancing Environmental Credentials Through Sustainable Packaging Solutions. At Trademark Polythene, we are committed to helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals by providing eco-friendly packaging solutions. When one of our clients approached us to audit their packaging with the aim of improving their environmental credentials, we were more than happy to assist. Our team of…
How Trademark Polythene Helps Companies Save Thousands. On April 1st, 2022, the UK government introduced the Plastic Packaging Tax, a new regulation that requires all plastic packaging to contain at least 30% recycled material. Companies that fail to meet this requirement face a substantial tax of £217.85 per tonne. This new legislation has presented a…
For those that are unaware of this specific packaging technique, Skin Packing is a process whereby a film (Surlyn) is sucked down over a product onto an adhesive coated card. Once the heat is introduced the adhesive coating of the card and the Surlyn film bond together, acting as a skin for the product. This…
Since its conception in the 1950’s the primary use of polythene has been in packaging (plastic bags, plastics films, membranes, containers, bottles, etc.). But there is far more to polythene than many of us think, most people will generally think of polythene bags. In our day to day lives we have become more reliant on using…
At Trademark Polythene we offer products that are 100% made from recycled materials, as well as those with biodegradable and compostable materials. Biodegradable plastics are made from traditional petrochemicals, which are engineered to break down quickly. They usually contain additives that cause them to decay more rapidly in the presence of light, oxygen and moisture.…
On behalf of the Packaging Federation the document discusses the packaging problem and addresses the debatable paradox of whether packaging is an environmental saint or sinner. Consumption is a main driver of the packaging industry and over the last 50 years as the ‘affluence of the consumer society increased dramatically’ there has been a change…
There has been a huge amount of press recently about packaging waste and it’s great to see that going green is becoming ever more popular. October 2015 saw the UK government enforce the 5p bag charge for companies with over 100 members of staff. There are many reports that show how influential this legislation has…
We don’t realise the significance of packaging when we’re strolling around the shops or browsing online. Behind closed doors, the role of packaging is what allows us to see the products, hold them and understand what we are buying. The journey that a product must go on from beginning to end is huge. For some of…
