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The Plastic Packaging Tax will encourage us all to make more sustainable choices

We have a product range that makes those choices easier

The UK Plastic Packaging Tax came into force on 1st April 2022. On 1st April 2024, the tax increased to £217.85 per tonne on plastic packaging that does not contain a minimum of 30% recycled content.

Aimed at manufacturers and importers of plastic packaging, the plastic tax will filter through the supply chain, and encourage us all to make more sustainable choices when it comes to packaging. Macfarlane Packaging can help you prepare…

Want to know more? Click below to download our Plastic Packaging Tax FAQs.

See our Plastic Packaging Tax FAQs

A short video about the Plastic Packaging Tax

This short video explains a little about the Plastic Packaging tax and the current rates it attracts.

Popular eco-friendly packaging products that don’t attract the Plastic Packaging Tax

Recycled content plastic packaging products

AirCap® Bubble Wrap

AirCap Bubble Wrap, Bubble Wrap

Don’t recycle

7

Recyclability Category Other

30%

Recycled Content

Reusable

Order online

Hand Applied Blown Stretch Film, Pallet Wrapping Film, stock stretch, stock stretch wrap, stretch products

Recycle with bags at large supermarket

4

Recyclability Category LDPE

5%

Recycled Content

Reusable

Order online

Airspeed® Renew air cushions

Recycle with bags at large supermarket

4

Recyclability Category LDPE

50%

Recycled Content

Reusable

Order online

Polypropylene Hand Strapping on Cardboard Cores

Polypropylene Hand Strapping Cardboard Core, Pallet Straps, Pallet Strapping

Don’t recycle

5

Recyclability Category PP

100%

Recycled Content

Reusable

Order online

Plastic Pallets

Plastic Pallets Packaging

Don’t recycle

5

Recyclability Category PP

100%

Recycled Content

Reusable

Enquire

Layflat Polythene Tubing

Layflat Polythene Tubing by Macfarlane Packaging. Check out our range of polythene stock including the shrink wrap machine. Explore our full range of stock polythene.

Recycle with bags at large supermarket

4

Recyclability Category LDPE

30%

Recycled Content

Reusable

Order online

Hand-Applied Corded Polyester Strapping

Hand Applied Corded Polyester Strapping, Pallet Straps, Pallet Strapping

Don’t recycle

1

Recyclability Category PETE

100%

Recycled Content

Reusable

Enquire

Hand-Applied Polyester Strapping

Hand Applied Polyester Strapping, Pallet Straps, Pallet Strapping

Don’t recycle

1

Recyclability Category PETE

50%

Recycled Content

Reusable

Order online

Plastic-free packaging alternatives

Padded Mailers

Padded Mailers, Padded Envelopes

Recycle

22

Recyclability Category PAP

100%

Recycled Content

Reusable

Order online

Paper Tape

gummed-paper-tape

Recycle

22

Recyclability Category PAP

0%

Recycled Content

Reusable

Order online

RecycoolMe

Recycle

20

Recyclability Category PAP

100%

Recycled Content

Reusable

Enquire

Paper Bubble Wrap

Paper Bubble Wrap, Recyclable, Packing Paper, Packaging Paper. Image of paper bubble wrap, Shop our wide range of stock paper, paper and paper packaging

Recycle

20

Recyclability Category PAP

50%

Recycled Content

Reusable

Enquire

Paper Carrier Bags

Paper Carrier Bags, Paper Bags

Recycle

22

Recyclability Category PAP

0%

Recycled Content

Reusable

Order online

Paper Document Wallets

Paper Document Wallets

Recycle

22

Recyclability Category PAP

0%

Recycled Content

Reusable

Enquire

Paper Mailing Bags

Paper Mailing Bags, Padded Envelopes, Mailing Bags

Recycle

22

Recyclability Category PAP

0%

Recycled Content

Reusable

Order online

Talk to us

To talk to us about what the Plastic Packaging Tax means for your business, and to download our Plastic Tax FAQs, fill in and submit the form

Plastic Packaging Tax FAQs

Significant Six Packaging Review

The packaging review will help you:

Reduce storage costs
Reduce transport costs
Reduce damages and returns
Reduce admin costs
Improve productivity
Reduce material use and costs

Cardboard boxes on trolley

Stretch Film Review

The benefits of a stretch film review include:

Reduced film costs (by up to 50%)
Reduced use of plastic material
A Lower carbon footprint
Reduced handling time
More pallets wrapped with less film
Secure & safe transit

The Packaging Optimiser

The Packaging Optimiser will help you:

Reduce operational costs
Reduce materials costs
Reduce the amount of plastic you use
Use more recycled plastic
Reduce your CO2 emissions

Packaging optimiser

Learn more about our Packaging Optimiser