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Aegg has just been announced as a finalist in the Packaging Recycling Project of the Year category within the UK Packaging Awards 2026.

England introduced one of the biggest shifts in waste management in over a decade. As of 31 March 2026, new waste recycling rules came into force as part of the government’s Simpler Recycling reforms - a nationwide effort to standardise what we recycle, how we recycle it, and who is responsible for managing waste.By standardising the system, the aims are to reduce confusion and increase recycling rates.

Aegg is proud to partner with carefully selected, environmentally-friendly suppliers, in line with ourcollective drive towards enhanced sustainability.  

Pioneering Progress: Aegg’s Commitment to Carbon Reduction Earns Prestigious Recognition

We are delighted to announce that Aegg has been selected as one of only two finalists within the Entrepreneurial Business of the Year category of the 2025 UK Packaging Awards! The award recognises packaging suppliers that have combined outstanding financial, business, and production performance.

We are delighted to announce that Aegg Creative Packaging has taken a major step towards our sustainability goals by signing up for the TotalEnergies Pure Green tariff. 

Aegg was recently asked to write an article aimed at cafe and coffee house retailers, providing advice on the sustainable packaging options available for these types of venues.  Here is our article:

What does the plastics packaging tax mean for food businesses?

In April 2022, the UK Government brought in the Plastics Packaging Tax, where the importer or manufacturer of plastic packaging pays £200 tax per tonne on plastic packaging produced in, or imported into the UK, that does not contain at least 30% recycled plastic. In 2024, the scheme continues to be implemented, although the cost per tonne has increased in line with inflation to £217.85 per tonne. (This price per tonne is still valid as at October 2025).

As 2024 starts, the food and drinks packaging industry is undergoing significant changes driven by various factors such as increasing consumer demand for sustainable packaging, changing material costs, and the growing influence of ecommerce. Drawing on our team's combined packaging expertise, we explore some of the key trends that are shaping the future of food and drink packaging in 2024 and beyond.

Aegg is proud to partner with carefully selected environmentally friendly suppliers, in line with our collective drive towards enhanced sustainability.