Carbon Emissions
News and analysis on carbon emissions in packaging, including carbon reduction, LCAs, manufacturing and more.
Jumbo and Verpact bring 30% recycled frying oil bottles to supermarket shelf
Verpact and Jumbo Supermarkt have incorporated 30% recycled plastic into the retailer’s 3L frying oil bottles, with every kilogram
Industrial Accelerator Act targets low-carbon, competitive EU production
The European Commission has adopted a legislative proposal for the Industrial Accelerator Act – aspiring to boost demand for EU-made,
Wine and spirits served in Frugalpac’s paper bottles for live music events
Mother of Pearl Vodka will serve drinks in Frugalpac’s paper bottles for live events at Suncorp Stadium, including concerts
The ultimate guide to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in 2026
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this report Intro In this edition of the Brief,
EU-funded research project converts biogenic CO2 into bioplastics
The EU-funded UNICO2RN project is using biogenic CO2 as feedstock to produce biodegradable plastics, aiming to help European industries
Yangi unlocks 80% CO2 cut with dry-formed tray for hot, cold and frozen foods
Yangi has used its Cellera technology to produce a dry-formed fibre tray for meat, fish, deli, and ready meals
How do we fix a ‘breaking’ and ‘import-dependent’ European industry?
What is the current outlook for Europe’s manufacturing sectors – and what must be done to support them? In the
European Industry Summit talks competitiveness, energy costs and sustainability
At the European Industry Summit in Antwerp, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen set out her vision for a
Kwalitaria sells fries and snacks on Notpla’s seaweed-coated cardboard trays
Fast food chain Kwalitaria will serve fries and snacks on Notpla’s cardboard trays with a seaweed-based coating – a
Amazon and Indian university convert agricultural waste into recyclable mailer
Amazon and the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee are developing recyclable, home-compostable packaging from crop residues – intending to reduce
Post-consumer recycled material made from household plastic waste streams
TBM has unveiled its CirculeX material, made from post-consumer recycled plastics – a solution believed to avoid poor strength and
Submissions are open for the Sustainability Awards 2026!
The Sustainability Awards are open for submissions! From start-ups and universities to global brands and manufacturers, everyone is invited