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Report says steel was EU’s ‘most widely recycled’ packaging material in 2023
In its latest report, Steel for Packaging Europe indicates that 82% of steel packaging placed on the market was recycled
Eriez to launch metal detector for food processors at interpack 2026
Eriez plans to launch its X8-SF Metal Detector at interpack 2026 on May 7th, designed for food processors seeking
AFYREN receives €3 million grant to upgrade biorefinery for biobased acids
With a €3 million grant from the Grand Est Region, AFYREN will finance performance investments at its AFYREN NEOXY biorefinery,
Tosca and Cabka design recycled plastic pallet for safe, clean reuse in EU
Tosca and Cabka have developed a new circular pallet made from 100% recycled plastic, designed to be safe to use,
interpack’s Young Talents Day spotlights packaging careers for young visitors
On 13th May 2026, interpack will host its Young Talents Day to connect trainees, students, and young professionals with packaging
Businesses including IKEA, SAP and Lego call on European Commission for ‘ambitious’ Circular Economy Act
Businesses including IKEA, SAP and Lego have written to the European Commission regarding the upcoming EU Circular Economy Act (CEA)
Henkel revises design-for-recycling and recycled plastic content targets
Henkel has updated its design-for-recycling and recycled plastic content targets after narrowly missing its goals for 2025 – attributing
Why is the Strait of Hormuz crisis pushing up plastic prices?
Why is the current situation in the Middle East having such a major impact on the price of plastics, why
International Paper acquiring North Pacific Paper Company for €305.64 million
International Paper is acquiring One Rock Capital Partners portfolio North Pacific Paper Company (NORPAC) for $360 million (€305,640,000)
‘The EU Commission’s PPWR Guidance leaves the hard questions unanswered’
The European Commission recently published a guidance document that aims to provide clarity around the requirements of the Packaging and
Dr Bio aims to reduce fossil fuel reliance with cornstarch-based biopolymer platform
In response to recent fluctuations in international crude markets since the escalation of tensions and conflict in the Middle East,
Packaging that tells the truth – and what it reveals about organisations
In modern times, packaging sits at the intersection between sustainability, cost, safety, marketing, and plenty of other crucial macro trends.