Circular Economy
News and analysis on the circular economy in packaging, including EPR, recycling technologies, designing out waste, materials and more.
Norway’s ‘first’ recycling facility for EPS waste opens its doors
BEWI has opened a recycling facility for expanded polystyrene (EPS) in Norway, anticipating an annual recycling capacity of up to
Our guide to the fibre-based packaging market in 2026
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this article Introduction In this article we explore the
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
BlueAlp and partners receive €1.5 million for chemical recycling project
The Dutch Government has awarded BlueAlp, Renewi, Shell, and Utrecht University with €1.5 million in funding to support their
Sparxell raises over €4 million for cellulose-based packaging pigments
Sparxell has raised $5 million (€4,231,350) in Pre-Series A funding for its cellulose-based colourant technology, which
Polypropylene cups designated as ‘widely recyclable’ in U.S.
Polypropylene cups are now designated as “widely recyclable” in the U.S., as a result of a partnership between Starbucks,
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
A status report on GLP-1 packaging: sizing, safety, security, and more
Weight-loss drugs keep gaining traction – is that a blessing or a curse for the packaging industry? We dive deeper
Coalition unites to ‘modernize’ plastic recycling systems in America
Closed Loop Partners and the Consumer Brands Association are among the founding members of the Recycling Leadership Council (RLC), which
Companies must ‘reframe’ green premiums debate, says PepsiCo CEO
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta argued that corporations must “reframe” the debate around
Davos 2026 sees $2 billion investment model to decarbonize supply chains
At Davos 2026, Canopy and its partners presented a $2 billion blended finance blueprint to utilize recycled textiles and agricultural
Cirrec sorts three billion recycled food-grade PET trays with AI system
Faerch company Cirrec is using an AI-based system to sort PET trays from household recycling into a food-grade