PPWR Explained: The Most Important Changes for Packaging, Labels and Manufacturers

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) was adopted in 2024. The PPWR addresses the issue of packaging waste at European level. This means that individual countries will no longer be responsible for introducing legislation to promote the circular economy. Find out more here about what this means for you and your business.

Storytelling Through Labels

Modern labels are increasingly telling small stories that captivate customers. Want to make your brand truly experienceable? Discover how visual storytelling with labels uses images, colours and shapes to create impact and see how QR codes can take your label’s story online.

Holographic Labels: Comparing 3 Hologram Effects

Discover holographic labels and find the effect that best suits your design. At label.co.uk, choose from our special film or eye-catching transparent and metallic holographic hot foil.

Meet the Team: Denise

Denise, Head of Human Resources, talks about herself, her professional journey and her work at label.co.uk: "Since October 2023, I’ve been responsible for HR matters at label.co.uk following an internal promotion. Whereas I used to advise customers in my Customer Service role, I’m now the main point of contact for colleagues on important and sensitive topics."

Practical Test: Thermal Label Overprinting

Whether it’s the best-before date, weight information, or ingredient list, the subsequent printing of labels is an important topic for many of our customers. Two techniques are available for this purpose: direct thermal and thermal transfer printing. We have tested our standard materials for thermal transfer printing using the PrintHybrid thermal printers from Meto

Meet the Team: Emelie

Emelie shares her experience in New Business Development and talks about her role at label.co.uk: "I’m Emelie, and I work as a New Business Development Manager at label.co.uk. I love having a dynamic job that allows me to switch from working with spreadsheets to getting creative with design programmes ..."

Meet the Team: Magnus

Magnus shares his experience in the printing industry and talks about his role as a machine operator at label.co.uk: Even during my training, I had been following the development of label.co.uk, as I was particularly interested in the future potential of digital printing. At the end of 2024, a connection through ...