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How the packaging industry is embracing intelligent sorting
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this report Introduction As packaging regulations tighten globally, the
Packaging Europe’s reflections on interpack 2026
With interpack 2026 now firmly in the rearview mirror, the Packaging Europe team has had time to reflect on the
Live updates from interpack 2026
interpack 2026 returns to Messe Düsseldorf from 7th-13th May. Packaging Europe will report live from the show floor, giving
CEOs petition EU Commission to postpone enforcement of PPWR
Yesterday, industry CEOs sent a letter urging the European Commission to postpone the enforcement of the Packaging and Packaging Waste
How is the Strait of Hormuz crisis impacting European plastics recycling?
Earlier in the month, we explored how the Strait of Hormuz crisis is pushing up plastic prices. But is the
The problem with Europe’s greenwashing laws
In 2024, the EU decreed that environmental claims must be substantiated by factual evidence, with harsh penalties for non-compliance.
Why did Chupa Chups launch an ‘impossible-to-open’ lollipop pack?
Chupa Chups recently launched an “impossible-to-open” lollipop pack that is blade-proof, fireproof, and capable of withstanding 1000kg
A look at the global extended producer responsibility landscape
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this article Introduction Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is rapidly
Apple’s ‘highest-ever’ use of recycled materials includes plastics phase-out
Apple reports that 30% of all material across its shipped products came from recycled content in 2025, and claims to
Why is the Strait of Hormuz crisis pushing up plastic prices?
Why is the current situation in the Middle East having such a major impact on the price of plastics, why
‘The EU Commission’s PPWR Guidance leaves the hard questions unanswered’
The European Commission recently published a guidance document that aims to provide clarity around the requirements of the Packaging and
How packaging design impacts neurodivergent shoppers
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this report Introduction This report looks at how packaging