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McKinsey recommends AI as a tool to tackle costs at pulp and paper mills
In its latest insights article, McKinsey & Company makes the case for using AI to stage cross-functional interventions and
How the EU’s PET market fares through war, law, costs and more
Amidst geopolitical tensions, soaring prices and evolving legislation, what is the current outlook for the PET industry? Matt Tudball, Senior
FIFA bans reusable bottles from stadiums during World Cup matches
FIFA has made a last-minute decision to ban reusable bottles in stadiums during the World Cup 2026, sparking debate
New report outlines European and Russian roundwood supply outlook
Europe and Russia reportedly account for roughly 43% of global industrial roundwood supply. However, the report shows that outlook differs
Coalition of 200 companies urges EU Commission not to reopen the PPWR
200 companies have signed a joint call urging the European Commission not to reopen the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
Announcing the finalists of Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Awards 2026!
The Sustainability Awards 2026 are under way! Ten years on from the launch of the world’s most prestigious sustainable
EU Commission takes action against 20 Member States over green claims laws
The European Commission has opened infringement procedures against 20 Member States for failing to report on the transposition of EU-
Global business coalition presents policy recommendations ahead of INC-5.4
The Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty has published its latest policy recommendations ahead of INC-5.4 – encouraging
How the EU Commission plans to regulate biobased feedstock in the PPWR
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this report Introduction This edition of the Brief dives
Mondi report targets online consumer behaviour and use of AI tools
Mondi has published its annual e-commerce trend report which states that AI is changing how consumers buy, packaging is
Latest Amcor Lift-Off seeks rigid packaging start-ups for potential investment
Amcor’s latest Lift-Off challenge is looking for start-ups to present their rigid packaging and adjacent systems to
Returnity offers free reusable box pilot for B2B shippers
For a limited time, Returnity has announced that it is offering a free pilot programme for qualified B2B shippers operating