As in most industries, the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the packaging sector. The impact of COVID-19 has been wide and varied and will also be long-lasting.

The pandemic has not only changed our lives as we knew it, but it is expected to influence our daily life for the next 12 to 18 months. This uncertainty has impacted consumer attitudes towards packaging solutions too.

In this post, we look at some of the key packaging trends in the UK during the COVID-19 era.

Single-Use Packaging on The Rise

Owing to consumer concerns about the safety of reusable packaging, many businesses have favoured single-use disposable packing solutions over reusable packaging.

Moreover, a recent study found that consumer attitudes towards packaging have completely changed since the pandemic. About 68% of consumers state they have a more positive attitude towards single-use packaging.

This stands in stark contrast to the growing concern

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