--- title: Packaging Insights & Sustainable Solutions | Cliffe Packaging Blog (6) description: Discover expert updates on food, sustainable, and eco-friendly solutions for the packaging industry. Stay ahead with the latest trends from Cliffe Packaging. 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[Pack For A Greener Future Brochure](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/sustainable-packaging-solutions) - Results & Reviews - [Case Studies](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/blog/tag/case-studies) - Testimonials - [News](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/blog) [Contact us ![arrow-right](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/hubfs/Cliffe_Packaging_Theme/Images/Icons/arrow-right-green.webp)](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/contact) # Our Packaging Blog​ [![Polythene valve sacks stacked on top of each other on wooden pallets in a warehouse demonstrating the benefits of streamlined packaging and space saving solutions. ](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/hubfs/Streamlining-Operations-%20Unpacking-%20The-%20Benefits-%20Of-Valve-%20Sacks-1.jpg)](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/blog/unpacking-the-benefits-of-valve-sacks) 21 December 2023 ## [Streamlining Operations: Unpacking The Benefits Of Valve Sacks](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/blog/unpacking-the-benefits-of-valve-sacks) Valve sacks are heavy-duty sacks, manufactured from paper or plastic, which provide space saving solutions for both businesses and consumers. They are easy to use and can be... [Read More![arrow-right](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/hubfs/Cliffe_Packaging_Theme/Images/Icons/arrow-right-green.webp)](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/blog/unpacking-the-benefits-of-valve-sacks) [![A food product being transported in a certified food grade bulk bag ensuring sterility and contamination free standards are met. ](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/hubfs/Food%20Grade%20Bag.jpg)](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/blog/food-grade-bulk-bags) 7 December 2023 ## [Food-Grade Bulk Bags: Ensuring Hygiene Standards In Food Packaging](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/blog/food-grade-bulk-bags) Storing and transporting food products requires packaging which has been manufactured to the same strict hygiene standards as the products themselves and which is of sufficient... 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[Read more![arrow-right](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/hubfs/Cliffe_Packaging_Theme/Images/Icons/arrow-right-green.webp)](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/blog/safety-in-material-handling) [![A large white polypropylene bulk bag on a wooden pallet with stacks of similar bags in the background, illustrating the benefits in materials handling of understanding the differences between polypropylene and PVC bulk bags.](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/hubfs/Polypropylene-VS-PVC-Making-The-Right-Choice-For-Your-Bulk-Bag-Needs-1.png)](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/blog/polypropylene-vs-pvc-making-the-right-choice-for-your-bulk-bag-needs) 2 November 2023 ## [Polypropylene VS PVC: Making The Right Choice For Your Bulk Bag Needs](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/blog/polypropylene-vs-pvc-making-the-right-choice-for-your-bulk-bag-needs) There are different kinds of bulk bags available for a variety of purposes, with the main types being polypropylene bags and polyvinyl chloride bags, also known as PVC bulk bags. [Read more![arrow-right](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/hubfs/Cliffe_Packaging_Theme/Images/Icons/arrow-right-green.webp)](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/blog/polypropylene-vs-pvc-making-the-right-choice-for-your-bulk-bag-needs) [![Tax-compliant (30% rPP) Bulk Bags](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/hubfs/Tax-compliant%20(30%25%20rPP)%20Bulk%20Bags.webp)](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/blog/tax-compliant-30-rpp-bulk-bags/) 28 January 2022 ## [Tax-compliant (30% rPP) Bulk Bags](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/blog/tax-compliant-30-rpp-bulk-bags/) We are delighted to launch a 30% rPP equivalent product for much of our bulk bag range. Last year, we shared news regarding the basics of the UK’s upcoming plastic packaging tax.... [Read more![arrow-right](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/hubfs/Cliffe_Packaging_Theme/Images/Icons/arrow-right-green.webp)](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/blog/tax-compliant-30-rpp-bulk-bags/) [![featured-image](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/hubfs/Cliffe_Packaging_Theme/Images/Blog/blog-2.webp)](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/blog/uk-plastic-packaging-tax-explained-a-cliffe-packaging-webinar/) 13 May 2021 ## [UK Plastic Packaging Tax Explained – A Cliffe Packaging Webinar](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/blog/uk-plastic-packaging-tax-explained-a-cliffe-packaging-webinar/) The UK’s Plastic Packaging Tax will come into effect on 7th April 2022. The impact of this new tax will have implications for all of us, as it will increase the price of all... 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[Read more![arrow-right](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/hubfs/Cliffe_Packaging_Theme/Images/Icons/arrow-right-green.webp)](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/blog/uk-plastic-packaging-tax/) [![cliff-house](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/hubfs/Cliffe_Packaging_Theme/Images/Blog/Cliffe-office-300x300.webp)](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/blog/a-visual-explanation-of-bulk-bags/) 18 February 2021 ## [A visual explanation of bulk bags](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/blog/a-visual-explanation-of-bulk-bags/) Bulk bags are an incredibly exciting product to us at Cliffe Packaging. There are many types of FIBCs available, suited for different purposes, such as storing and transporting... [Read more![arrow-right](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/hubfs/Cliffe_Packaging_Theme/Images/Icons/arrow-right-green.webp)](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/blog/a-visual-explanation-of-bulk-bags/) [![builders-bags](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/hubfs/Cliffe_Packaging_Theme/Images/Blog/builders-bags.webp)](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/blog/sibelco-europe/) 1 January 2021 ## [Case Study: Sibelco Europe](https://www.cliffepackaging.com/blog/sibelco-europe/) Working in partnership to improve bulk packaging in the supply chain “The project is now well advanced and Cliffe Packaging has recommended several changes to the specification of... 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