Eco Friendly

As our Thermal Postal Pockets are made of recyclable material, recycling them is an option, however there are other reuse options too.

The use of renewable energy is a big area for industries everywhere, with less wasteful ways to produce consumer materials becoming increasingly paramount

Polystyrene doesn't have the best eco-credentials but it is thermally superior to many packaging materials & can be recycled when it reaches the…

Charitable work & ethical trading are very important to us & over recent years we've developed our product range so 99% of our…

Environmental concerns in the workplace are fast becoming an issue, with many raising issues over issues such as air quality, recycling & travel

Double-walled boxes are tough, durable & thermally superior to single-walled boxes - they can also be recycled kerbside, which makes them very desirable

Want to reuse a one of our ice packs but not sure how? Read on to find out more...

Product packaging is a critical element of any business, providing a silent voice to your branding. But, at the same time, it makes…

Hydro-Freeze is our revolutionary alternative for dry ice and have been engineered for use with frozen food and use a specially engineered phase…

Avoid throwing away uneaten, out-of-date food and leftovers this summer with our food waste tips; saving you money and helping the environment!

There are many sustainable alternatives to bubble wrap, including cornstarch based and paper based protective packaging products

Protective packaging plays an important role in minimising the amount of food being wasted by offering physical protection and temperature protection!

What does ‘eco-friendly’ actually mean, and why are terms such as ‘recyclable’ and ‘biodegradable’ used in reference? Here we explain the different processes

The new Plastic Packaging Tax introduced by HMRC hopes to encourage businesses to use at least 30% recycled plastics in their packaging. How…

Food waste is a serious issue that has negative effects on the environment and the economy. Read here about the impact of food…

Compostable packaging which has the ability to boost shelf life of fresh produce by up to 2 weeks has been developed to combat…

Many items are recycled daily, but you may be doing more harm than good. From sticky notes to paper receipts, find out what…

Bacterial enzyme discovered in compost heap developed to break down 1 tonne of PET plastic in only a matter of 10 hours! Read…

Dry ice is known for its extremely cold temperatures, but is it the most effective option when it comes to shipping food and…

Here at Hydropac we often talk about “Sustainability through Innovation”, but what does this actually mean?

With the increased demand for transparency on the environmental impact of food, carbon labelling is a new way to display how sustainable a…

Consumers are tied between convenience and sustainability. Will reusable and packaging kill convenience culture or will big brands make more sustainable decisions?

There's no doubt the move to using Eco-friendly products is a good thing, but there are other benefits than the obvious environmental ones…

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been significant changes to the environment and wildlife, some good and some bad!

We are keen that our HydroFreeze ice packs take prominence in our range as they are a safe alternative to dry ice with…

It can be really hard to know which plastics can and can’t be recycled through normal domestic waste collections; here's a guide to…

Single use food packaging has been targeted as one of the big eco issues the world is facing, and with the Plastic Packaging…

Beetles with larvae that can digest polystyrene may be the answer to the worlds increasing plastic disaster as scientists take steps in a…

Before you chuck your used jam jar or egg box into the recycling take a minute to think about other useful and creative…

Before you chuck your used jam jar or egg box into the recycling take a minute to think about other useful and creative…

Before you chuck your used jam jar or egg box into the recycling take a minute to think about other useful and creative…

There's big pressure on businesses to use recycled materials among their products, due to millennials and their drive to shift products to be…

4 modern up and coming compostable materials, engineered to replace plastic as well as promote a sustainable lifestyle for individuals and businesses

We're discussing the term "compostable" on our blog, and breaking apart some of the common myths that the impact compostable materials have on…

All of the shipping systems in our Freshpac range are created using food safe packaging materials, but some do have more eco-credentials than…

Globally we are moving to more eco friendly shipping options, so do foam shipping containers really have a place left in the market?

Eco-awareness is bigger now than ever before with many big brands taking up the cause but how many people actually recycle properly?

We hear that end-users complain if packaging isn't eco-friendly but then also if they have to pay extra to receive an eco-friendly equivalent.…

It’s been a while since we had a look at our flagship products side by side, so here goes - EnviroCool v Recycle-Air…

Whilst we know we’ll never be able to supply 100% domestic recyclable packaging across the range (well, not as long as there’s demand…

It is definitely more eco friendly when you place a bulk order rather than buying in small quantities, both from a manufacturing &…

EnviroCool® is now officially trademarked!! We’ve seen massive success with our environmentally friendly flagship solution and being able to put the ® symbol…

It’s not always possible but we think we’re innovative enough to reuse at least 80% of everyday items that we use on a…

Reuse is just one of EnviroCool®'s Eco-credentials, alongside being organic, biodegradable, compostable, recyclable and even vegan-kind. Read on for some great reuse ideas

Aluminium is an extremely versatile material and ticks the recycling box easily. Why then are more and more manufacturers in the packaging sector…

Biodegradable items have their time and place, but it is important that we as a nation understand just how long things take to…

As with all our product line up, our latest liner, Recycle-Air, comes with its own set of reuse options. It does not have…

We’ve said before that the term “biodegradable” is actually an attractive way of saying “send to landfill” and the latest news from the…

We have many environmental issues to face up to as we move into 2019; plastic in our oceans, raising further awareness of correct…

Our awareness as a nation needs to grow when it comes to our "throwaway" culture and grabbing drinks in plastic bottles to have…

Polystyrene has a bad rep, but we're here to tell you differently. Not only can it be reused, it can also be recycled…

We talk about “Phase Change Materials” or PCM on our website and products a lot, but what actually are they, and why do…

Introducing Recycle-Air® - our revolutionary packaging liner that is not only 100% recyclable, but is also made with up to 15% recycled content,…

We’ve seen the word “biodegradable” popping up a lot of late! It sounds good, but it is really just a better way of…

In our efforts to keep cool this Summer, we’ve been innovative with our very own Ice Packs and Ice Mats and we think…

Here at Hydropac we supply both compact packaging that you assemble upon receipt/requirement (such as our Reflective Air Bags ) and rigid, pre-assembled…

With the UK target set to recycle 65% of urban waste by 2035, and the estimation that still over half what ends up…

If you're looking for a temperature controlled packaging solution that will cut your costs, save on space and provide the same protection as…

Hydropac have addressed the best ways to reuse, recycle and reduce the amount of waste we produce in a number of ways

As of January 1st 2018, one side of our ‘standard’ stock ice packs will carry accreditation logos as they have been proven to…

We’ve decided to put our Polystyrene Boxes to the test against our Reflective Air Bags to see which really takes the cake (literally!)

Want to reuse a reflective air bag but not sure how? Read on to find out more...