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Chemical recycling: ‘A small but significant part of addressing the plastics puzzle’
Chemical recycling may not be a perfect solution to the plastic waste problem, but in certain scenarios, it’s the
What does the European Commission Circular Economy Action Plan mean for the packaging sector?
In a stark warning to the packaging industry, experts are predicting that the EU’s new Circular Economy Action Plan
‘Game-changer brands are recognising the potential in closing the loop’
In our latest opinion piece, Edward Kosior, CEO and founder of Nextek, gives us his views on where plastic packaging
A deep dive into packaging sustainability in Ukraine
At the end of 2021, Ukraine’s parliament passed legislation to ban plastic bags. But truly addressing the issue of
Brands are ditching ‘use by’ dates. What does this mean for the packaging industry?
As more and more brands and retailers opt to not include ‘use by’ dates on their packaging, the packaging industry
Looking beyond the carbon cycle
Are we missing the bigger picture when we talk about the sustainability performance of compostable packaging? Robert Lilienfeld, founder and
Combining the physical and digital at sustainability’s tipping point
Pascale Wautelet, VP Global Research & Development at Avery Dennison, explains how physical and digital technologies can be combined to
Are paper-based alternatives to plastic wrap truly viable?
FMCG brands are increasingly ditching plastic multipack wrapping in favour of paper-based alternatives. But, according to Lindum Packaging, this
Why fair access to collected material is crucial to achieving bottle-to-bottle circularity within the beverage industry
Ralf Peters, Vice President of Procurement at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), gives his perspective on the complexities of supply
Are retailers ready?
In light of pandemic-related trends toward e-commerce shopping, how can retailers re-engage consumers in the bricks-and-
Folding carton demand set to outstrip supply in 2022, while extraordinary demand for corrugated boxes eases
Demand for folding cartons could grow by almost 5% in 2022, with supply still struggling to keep up, according to
How new solutions for recycling thermoset materials are providing fresh opportunities
A recent intelligence brief compiled by research intelligence firm PreScouter profiles new technologies for recycling thermoset materials that can make