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Ocado to track milk bottle recycling with Polytag’s UV watermarks
Through its partnership with Polytag, Ocado Retail is applying UV tags to its own-label milk bottles, tracking them and
International law bans climate non-compliance, renewing Plastics Treaty hopes
The International Court of Justice has ruled that any country that fails to tackle greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuels
Close the Glass Loop reports 80.8% recycling collection rate
Close the Glass Loop recently published data indicating the EU’s average recycling collection rate for glass packaging has continued
75% of companies could scrap voluntary targets for packaging laws by 2028
Gartner predicts that 75% of organizations will replace voluntary packaging goals with legislative guidelines by 2028, and encourages companies to
Sustainability Awards 2025 Finalist Interview: Helicot’s recyclable paper tube for health and beauty products
Ahead of the Sustainability Awards 2025 taking place in Utrecht this year, we spoke to Veritiv about its Helicot Paper
SIG and PulPac join forces for large-scale paper-based closure production
SIG has announced a strategic partnership with PulPac, aiming to utilize the company’s Dry Molded Fiber technology and establish
Europe’s PET tray recycling industry fights on in face of existential challenges
Only 28% of PET tray material was collected for recycling in 2022, according to ICIS. In the face of confusion
Recyclable and tamper-evident sports beverage closures showcased by Aptar
Aptar Closures is unveiling three tamper-evident and recyclable closures for sports beverages – setting its sights on lightweighted bottles, improved
AGP Europe seeks to reduce CO2 impact of Jägermeister bottles
Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe (AGP-Europe) has announced it will be producing the ‘world’s first’ emerald green bottles from
UK grocery retailers to explore reusable packaging in-store and online
Nine UK retailers including ASDA, Tesco and Ocado Retail have issued a joint Statement of Intent to explore how reusable
ALDI packages grape juice in SIG’s alu-free aseptic carton packs
SIG has launched its first 1-litre aseptic carton packs made of SIG Terra alu-free and full barrier packaging