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Strengthening EPR implementation for Europe’s circular economy
EXPRA has developed a set of proposals and recommendations in hopes of ensuring that the Circular Economy Act’s Extended
Producers and end users defined for sales and grouped packaging under PPWR
The European National Registers for Packaging (EUNR) network has released a guidance document clarifying the legal definition of a ‘producer’
DePoly unveils showcase plant for PET recycling technology
DePoly has established a showcase plant in Monthey, Switzerland for its recycling technology, said to break down PET waste into
14 EU Member States face legal action for falling short of waste requirements
Fourteen EU Member States have received letters of formal notice and/or reasoned opinions from the European Commission for failing
How are big brands working with plastic packaging in 2026?
How are household brands using or reducing plastic packaging – and what does it say about brand sentiment on the whole?
Businesses continue to use less recyclable materials under EPR, data warns
89% of obligated packaging producers continue to use non-recyclable, hard-to-recycle, or mixed-rating packaging under extended producer
Could European retailers pack fresh produce in banana leaves?
Retailers in Southeast Asia regularly go viral on social media for wrapping fresh produce in banana leaves. Could this approach
Why investors are making the case to keep the PPWR on track
The question on everybody’s lips: should we reopen the PPWR? A coalition of financial investors recently said no. Costas
Sensoplast acquires wood and plant-based assets from Forewood
Sensoplast has revealed it has acquired all assets of Forewood including its wood and plant-based products, aiming to deliver
How Swiss packaging law compares to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
Switzerland has just published its new Ordinance on Packaging. How does it compare to the European Union’s approach? We
Coca-Cola and Smurfit Westrock packaging targets World Cup spending spikes
Smurfit Westrock has helped Coca-Cola China develop various paper-based packaging solutions for its World Cup lineup, intended to
Plastic on EU markets grew by 11% between 2011 and 2025, study suggests
Research from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre indicates that plastic quantities rose by 11% across select European countries