Waqas Qureshi hears from seven compostable and biodegradable packaging suppliers. The mood on the long-term outlook is mixed but there is a call for clarity over how the UK manages these materials.

The industry experts interviewed are:

Nick Burton – Managing Director of Celebration Packaging

Joe Frankel – Chief Executive of Vegware

Daphna Nissenbaum – Chief Executive of TIPA Compostable Packaging

Paula Birch – Global Sales Director at Parkside

Alex Noake – Managing Director of Tri-Star Packaging