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Coca-Cola and Vetropack pilot project to digitally trace reusable glass bottles
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Deutschland (CCEP DE), Vetropack and Myneral Labs are piloting a process to mark every reusable glass
Packaging regulations pose huge financial risks: here’s how to tackle them
Packaging laws like the PPWR now govern markets in more than 60 countries across the world, with fees that can
New Siegwerk agenda targets reduced emissions and 100% renewable electricity coverage
Siegwerk reportedly powered its global operations with 100% renewable electricity last year. Following this, it has launched its updated HorizonNOW
Gerresheimer to sell plastic packaging business for €1.5 billion
Gerresheimer, a major manufacturer of pharma packaging, is selling its plastic packaging business to a UK-based private equity firm
How do EU packaging regulations compare with UK ones?
2026 is a big year for packaging regulation in Europe, with the EU and the UK both launching landmark reforms
Greyparrot secures €23M Series B funding to scale AI waste intelligence system
Greyparrot states it has raised $27 million (€23 million) in Series B funding led by investor Omar Mir to help
How BuzzBallz should improve the recyclability of its packaging
How could BuzzBallz, a rising star in pre-mixed cocktails, redesign its packaging for improved recyclability – and how should local
Footprint acquires recyclable, compostable paper cups with mineral coating
Footprint has acquired Transcend Packaging’s ‘PE-free’ hot and cold cup, lid and straw solution, designed to serve as
Brand owners told not to pass PPWR reporting requirements onto suppliers
ELIPSO has cautioned major retailers and brands not to overstep the current legal framework of the Packaging and Packaging Waste
Specright unveils AI-powered Declaration of Conformity reporting for PPWR
Specright has developed an automated Declaration of Conformity (DoC) reporting capability, designed to help companies quickly and easily source documents
BZERO raises €2.5 million in seed round for home-compostable film
Biomaterials startup BZERO says it has closed an oversubscribed €1.5 million seed round to accelerate commercial adoption of its
Draft standard for more sustainable glassmaking now open for consultation
ResponsibleGlass has published the first draft of its International Standard for Glassmaking, with its global sustainability standard, certification and labelling