Circular Economy
News and analysis on the circular economy in packaging, including EPR, recycling technologies, designing out waste, materials and more.
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
Disposable baby diapers recycled into pyrolysis oils to produce new plastics
Borouge International and BlueAlp are working with Woosh to chemically recycle disposable baby diapers into pyrolysis oils for producing new
How the packaging industry is embracing intelligent sorting
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this report Introduction As packaging regulations tighten globally, the
interpack’s Spotlight Forum platforms brand owners, start-ups and more
At interpack 2026, the Spotlight Forum will feature daily presentations, demonstrations, and panel discussions from a range of industry professionals
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
A look at the global extended producer responsibility landscape
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this article Introduction Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is rapidly
Norfersk implements Faerch’s 70% tray-to-tray rPET into meat trays
Faerch and Norfersk have launched meat trays containing 70% food-grade, tray-to-tray recycled PET, anticipating a dedicated material
Refillable laundry detergent dispenser tackles waste through 'self-care ritual'
Ripl Efek’s refillable laundry detergent dispenser – comprising a stainless-steel vessel and an aluminium refill canister – is designed to
Women in Packaging programme returns at interpack 2026
interpack 2026 will host its second Women in Packaging programme, featuring a keynote speech from Tetra Pak, multi-perspective panel
Portugal kicks off national Deposit Return Scheme for drinks packaging
Today, Portugal is launching its national Deposit Return System (DRS) for ready-to-drink beverage packaging – introducing over 3,000
Draft bill exempts compostables and biodegradables from PPWR’s SUP ban
The Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has presented a draft legislative proposal to exempt biodegradable and compostable