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Why did Coca-Cola change its packaging sustainability goals?
Earlier this month, Coca-Cola announced a significant shift in its sustainability strategy, scaling back on its widely publicized goal
An introduction to chaos packaging
Chaos packaging is the art of putting everyday, familiar products in surprise formats. For example, gin packaged in an engine
What can we expect from the final round of plastic treaty negotiations?
Earlier today, at the start of the INC-5 plastic pollution treaty negotiations in Busan, Inger Andersen, Executive Director of
INC-5: A ‘historic chance to address plastic pollution’
A crucial moment for the global packaging industry begins today. From the 25th of November to the 1st of December,
How can the packaging industry prepare for geopolitical uncertainties?
The packaging industry faces a number of serious geopolitical-related challenges that are set to have a major impact on
The problem with gasification
Despite initial optimism for gasification, one of the primary methods of chemically recycling plastics, the industry has faced major setbacks
If take-up of mechanically recycled polymers is limited, could chemical recycling bridge the gap?
Mechanically recycled polymers are expected to grow, but are predicted to meet only 17-19% of Europe’s polyethylene and
Demand for folding cartons and corrugated faces an ‘unclear future’
Folding cartons and corrugated have had something of a bumpy ride over the last two or three years, with production
Could this technology make closed-loop recycling a reality?
One of the biggest barriers standing in the way of truly closing the circular recycling loop is ineffective sortation technology.
Millennials claim to champion sustainability, but do the statistics tell a different story?
Millennials are widely regarded as champions of eco-consciousness, often demanding that brands align with their values on sustainability. However,
Warnings of ‘chaos’ in Europe over rPET legislation confusion
With fewer than three months to go until the EU’s 2025 target for 25% recycled content in PET bottles
Taking a closer look at DS Smith’s recyclability evaluation service
DS Smith’s Recyclability Evaluation Service (RES) aims to offer a detailed assessment of the recyclability of fibre-based packaging,