Sustainability & Responsibility News

As a company that is committed to supporting the development of sustainable supply chains, we are always looking to push the boundaries by adding new products and services that can deliver environmental benefits. One avenue we are discussing with our manufacturing partners would be working with businesses to transform their own waste, such as plastic bottles, into durable plastic pallets. Find out more about how we are expanding our range of sustainable products.

At the 2024 Sustainable Supply Chain Exhibition, part of IntraLogisteX, Benjamin Foster, president and founder of Fosterra, gave a keynote speech on how we can make supply chains more sustainable. Foster discussed some of the challenges of implementing sustainable supply chain programmes and shared some inspiring success stories.

In our recent blog, we discussed the plastic packaging tax in the UK and highlighted some of its flaws. This article explores further afield to see how other countries use tax incentives and disincentives to modify single-use plastic in B2B supply chains.

In a commendable step towards sustainable business practices, the Rotom Group has recently been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Silver Certification. This globally recognised achievement highlights the group’s dedication to environmental, social, and ethical sustainability.

In this insightful Q&A, our Managing Director Jim Hardisty delves into the growing role of social responsibility across the logistics industry.

He highlights the sector’s significant environmental impact, the importance of continuous innovation and collaboration across the supply chain and the need to invest in your people.

As the Managing Director of goplasticpallets.com, I feel compelled to share my thoughts on the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Autumn Statement on Wednesday 22 November, which included a rise in the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT). This tax, initially set at £200 per tonne, was increased to £210.82 per tonne on 1st April 2023, and will now see a further increase to £217.85 per tonne from 1st April 2024.

We at goplasticpallets.com had anticipated an increase, so the news does not come as a surprise. However, the necessity and impact of this tax hike does warrant a deeper discussion.

Warehousing has long been a critical element of the supply chain, ensuring the smooth flow of goods from manufacturers to consumers. Traditional warehousing strategies have primarily focused on efficiency and cost-effectiveness. However, the increasing awareness of climate change and the urgent need for sustainable practices have led to a significant paradigm shift within the industry, which has given rise to the concept of “green warehousing”.

Modern materials handling has undergone a significant change in recent years, as a result of ongoing digital transformation. The world is rapidly changing – from the way consumers now search, buy and pay for products, to how they are manufactured, transported, and delivered across the final mile. In this article, Jim Hardisty, Managing Director, explores what the future could hold…

We’re taking action! It’s no secret that the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) has been a hot topic for us here at goplasticpallets.com.