Circular Economy
News and analysis on the circular economy in packaging, including EPR, recycling technologies, designing out waste, materials and more.
Make Waves upfronts recycled plastic in antiperspirant and deodorant refills
Make Waves offers a refillable format for antiperspirant and deodorant products – emphasizing that the refills are manufactured onshore, utilize recycled
Circularity for plastics: the European Commission’s New Year’s Resolution
The European Commission has set out its plans to pursue a circular economy for plastics in 2026, such as proposing
Why is the EU struggling to meet its circular economy goals?
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this report Intro In this Brief, we outline the
Mercadona acquires Logifruit in bid to boost its circular logistics
Supermarket chain Mercadona will acquire the reusable packaging supplier Logifruit in hopes of bringing together its logistics processes and contributing
Packaging Europe’s most popular stories of 2025
Another year is coming to an end. Join us in recapping our most popular stories from the last twelve months:
Mechanically recycled polymer portfolio unveiled by Borealis and Borouge
Borealis and Borouge have revealed a global portfolio of mechanically recycled, post-industrial and consumer recyclates and compounds, expected to
Commission asked to prioritize EU-made recyclate in recycled plastic goals
Plastics Recyclers Europe, the European Waste Management Association (FEAD), and Recycling Europe have signed a joint letter urging the European
What are the key factors in a successful deposit return system?
A new fact sheet from Reloop names system scope, refund value, and convenience and accessibility as the keys to a
Outdoor reverse vending machine from TOMRA designed to brave the elements
TOMRA Collection has designed its TOMRA S2 Rugged Plus reverse vending machine for outdoor use in all weather conditions, aspiring
Sustainable Packaging Summit 2025: Everything you need to know
Our biggest Sustainable Packaging Summit to date was attended by 854 delegates, 142 speakers, and 89 exhibitors – a new record!
What will the plastics industry look like in 2030?
Reflecting on a decade of progress and learnings, Rob Opsomer, Executive Lead for Plastics at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, calls
Methanol-to-olefins plant to produce chemical building blocks in Rotterdam
Blue Circle Olefins has secured funding for a commercial methanol-to-olefins production facility at the Port of Rotterdam. Once