Circular Economy
News and analysis on the circular economy in packaging, including EPR, recycling technologies, designing out waste, materials and more.
Corplex’s closed loop recycling system targets packaging applications
At the centre of the project is Corplex’s 22,000 sq ft deinking facility, a multi-million-pound investment
Less volatility, more availability, softer demand for European rPET
As Europe grapples with complications in its plastics recycling industry, could there be a silver lining for rPET in particular?
Reaching net zero in the glass industry: pathways and strategies
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this report Europe’s glass industry has committed to
Industry voices condemn levy increase for unrecycled plastic packaging
European Plastics Converters (EuPC), Plastics Europe, and Petcore Europe urge the European Commission to maintain its €0.80/kg levy
Over 92% of Ferrero’s packaging designed for recycling last year, report says
According to its 2024 Sustainability Report, Ferrero designed over 92% of its packaging for recycling in the last fiscal year,
Japan reveals certification criteria for PET bottles, cosmetics and more
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has published certification criteria for beverage bottles, cleaning product containers, and cosmetics
Colgate-Palmolive uses Erthos’ AI-powered platform for virtual pack designs
In a new collaborative partnership, Colgate-Palmolive will use Erthos’ AI-powered materials discovery platform to inform its sustainability-minded
PepsiCo boosts recycled content by 15% and cuts 5% of virgin plastic in 2024
In its 2024 ESG Summary, PepsiCo reports a 15% increase in recycled plastic across its primary packaging in key markets
DS Smith provides recyclable, resealable boxes for Minerva product returns
Minerva S.A. is using DS Smith’s recyclable, resealable Tape Back boxes for its e-commerce deliveries – a move
Coalition fights for EU’s plastics recycling industry amidst ‘collapse’ fears
Searious Business, Maastricht University, and TOMRA are among the current signatories of a campaign urging the EU to address the
Goodbye, soy sauce fish!
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