Circular Economy
News and analysis on the circular economy in packaging, including EPR, recycling technologies, designing out waste, materials and more.
EZVIZ and Plastic Bank team up to retrieve 20,000 kg of plastic waste
By partnering with Plastic Bank, EZVIZ aims to remove 20,000 kilograms of plastic waste from the environment and support
The Brief: Do single-use plastic water bottles spell disaster for tourism?
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this article Introduction This report dives into the environmental
Diageo revisits recycled content, packaging weight and net zero targets
After revising its environmental targets, Diageo now aspires for 50% recycled content in its packaging by 2030 and net zero
INC-5.2: Breaking point or turning point?
INC-5.2 was a failure – but is that necessarily a bad thing? Willemijn Peeters, founder of Searious Business, tells
Tracking the key developments from INC-5.2
From the 5th to the 14th of August 2025, representatives from governments, NGOs, indigenous groups and industry stakeholders from across
Which country has the best waste management system?
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this article Sensoneo’s Global Waste Index 2025 compares
EU-backed scheme researching new cleaning methods for recycled plastics
AIMPLAS is leading an innovative research project researching new cleaning and decontamination methods for recycled plastic, with the aim of
Will ambition win the day at INC-5.2’s Global Plastics Treaty talks?
The sixth round of Global Plastics Treaty negotiations begins today, and WWF asks whether a continued push for consensus will
INC 5.2: Chance for industry to seize ‘historic opportunity’
With talks on a global plastics treaty resuming today, Ambrogio Miserocchi, Plastic Policy Lead and Co-Lead of the Business
Burts Snacks cuts down on virgin plastic with 55% PCR crisp packets
Burts Snacks has implemented 55% post-consumer recycled plastic into its new crisp packets – a move expected to save around
Public consultation and call for evidence launched for Circular Economy Act
The European Commission has launched a public consultation and call for evidence for its upcoming Circular Economy Act, seeking input
Global Plastics Treaty calls intensify as microplastics linked to health impacts
With INC-5.2 kicking off tomorrow, WWF and the University of Birmingham underline its importance by linking micro- and