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Lifestyle Packaging’s research reveals which UK cities have the best refill facilities. Savvy shoppers should head to these locations to save plastic.

Between 2020 and 2021, Brits reportedly spent a massive £418 million on scented candles, equating to roughly six per person per year. This was a significant increase from previous years, possibly due to people regaining…

The topic of cannabis, or marijuana, is a common area of debate in medicine. Although recreational use of the drug is still strictly illegal in the UK, its application for medical purposes is rapidly growing…

The beauty industry has witnessed many changes over the decades. In the current climate, conscious beauty has been the hot talking point for luxury beauty brands. From primary packaging to product ingredients and testing, conscious…

Summer is a fantastic time of the year because it allows us to enjoy some wonderful things that are unique to the season. We get to have long and sunny days that are full of…

Delivering a sustainable packaging supply chain is not something that can be achieved overnight. Indeed, because of the many processes involved including manufacturing, it is a marathon rather than a sprint. However, it is most…

The Government and HMRC are introducing The Plastic Packaging Tax, due to come into force in the UK on 1st April 2022. The tax will apply a £200 per tonne tax on all liable plastic…

When it comes to selling skincare, aromatherapy, CBD, and supplements for your brand, primary packaging matters. To delight and satisfy your customers it’s important that it’s a sustainable solution and that it looks aesthetically pleasing….

Personalised nutrition is gaining popularity as people find what works uniquely for their own requirements. Services available now offer recommendations and regular delivery for maximum convenience for the consumer.

Colour is making a comeback in 2022, with a range of pastel shades combined with earthy neutrals making for a bright and stylish selection. As you may already know, the Pantone Fashion Colour Trend Report…

2021 is the year during which the British economic reality changes dramatically. The COVID-19 pandemic has driven unexpected supply shortages across the UK manufacturing sector, causing delays in supply collection, transport, import procedures, and treatment….

Gin lovers could make £££ by selling these empty bottles on eBay Britain is a nation of gin lovers. So much so, we’re now drinking 75 million bottles of gin every year according to the…

You may have come across GL18 caps, but what are they? Unravelling some jargon in the world of packaging… GL18 is the French version of the German DIN neck finish. It is the standard neck…

Lifestyle manufactures plastic packaging including the use of PCR (post-consumer resin) towards sustainability goals.

Lifestyle Packaging explores the developing landscape of CBD supplements in the UK in 2021.

The Pantone Color Institute has chosen two colours for 2021, read about them and how you might consider them for your brand packaging.

Launching into the third year of Lifestyle packaging, things are looking promising as we see exhibitions adapting to online and experience the opportunities, not just challenges, coming out of Covid. Take a moment as we pause and reflect on our journey so far.

Fragrance is a go-to gift at Christmas, but it can be risky. Choosing the perfect scent for someone isn’t easy and you could end up wasting your time and money if you get it wrong.  And this year, it’s been made even more difficult…

No denying: Covid-19 has changed a lot of things. For businesses, this has meant that we have had to look at the way we do business. Not only have we had to consider how we…

Correction: In our original piece published on 13/07/2020, Cotswold District Council had the highest number of smell complaints. After publication, Cotswold District Council contacted us on 17/07/2020 to clarify the data and have now confirmed…

Reusable, recyclable, and refillable; these are words that we are going to be seeing more and more of over the coming months. There is no denying that sustainable and eco-friendly solutions have been becoming more…

Introducing Snappd: The latest addition to the Lifestyle packaging range. In short: Snappd is a small pouch for a single shot of liquid or powder Requires just one hand to operate No shared contact surfaces…

Essential oils, distilled from plants, have been used for thousands of years as natural health remedies. Yet, their healing powers are unknown to many, lost amongst the packed shelves of self-care products all promising to…

You’ve likely already heard of essential oils, and one of the most popular essential oils you can purchase and use is tea tree oils. This oil brings a wide variety of benefits for everyone, and…

Those of us that are interested in the science of scent and fragrance cannot help but be drawn to the latest research around bees. In fact, what scientists Ramirez et al. have found is quite…

If you are in touch with how much of an impact you tend to have on the planet, then one of the things that you need to be aware of is what kind of level…

With the holiday season ramping up, perfume manufacturers are engaged in an all-out advertising blitz to shift products. But what they ultimately sell will depend heavily on current trends.  So what’s hot right now in…

Recent studies have shown smoking tobacco in the UK is on the decline, while the popularity of vaping is rising dramatically. Stricter laws on marketing, the NHS Smokefree programme and increased tax are discouraging smokers….

Lifestyle Packaging is excited to announce the new launch of an innovative child-resistant atomiser for liquid-based products. The atomiser is also designed to be senior-friendly which makes it a very adaptable device which can be…

If you’ve read the recent headlines, you’ll be aware of Cancer Research’s recent attempt to highlight the cancer risk that comes with obesity. Their advert that compared obesity to smoking had a mixed response on…

Radiant, evocative smells have become a crucial part of creating a welcoming home, but the history of where home fragrances came from is often overlooked compared to other aspects of interior design. Nowadays, reed diffusers…

Vaping and vape products have become very popular over the last few years. Almost every time you walk down the street, you’ll see someone engulfed in a cloud of vapour from their vape pen or…

Over the past two years, CBD has become almost unavoidable. Once a little-known chemical compound, CBD has risen to astonishing prominence in public life to the point that CBD has been labelled a “craze”. As…

There are numerous skin care conditions out there and even more treatments designed to help them. Whether these treatments work for you or not can depend on all kinds of things, from your skin condition…

Hemp tends to have a bit of a stigma attached to it because of past legislation and negative press. Because of how people associate this natural plant with cannabis and marijuana, many deem the plant…

According to Gerontologists, language plays a significant role in how we feel about ourselves as we age and our perceptions about getting older. So how does the language choice of major beauty brands affect us,…

Picture – CC0 Licence  The Plastic Packaging Tax in the UK (beginning 1st of April 2022) means that every plastic packaging component manufactured or imported into the UK, there will be a tax of £200…