PPWR Compliance Starts on the Factory Floor: Why Packaging Data is the Missing Piece
About the webinar PPWR is not just introducing new packaging requirements. It is raising the importance of accurate, traceable and
Recyclability
News and analysis on packaging recyclability, covering new technology, material choices, infrastructure, sorting and collection and more.
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Coveris develops mono-material sleeve with 30% less material for Dr Beckmann
Coveris has unveiled its mono-material sleeve solution developed for Dr Beckmann, said to use around 30% less material than
PPWR compliance: are we stopping too early?
If PPWR forces us to rethink packaging anyway, why stop at compliance? Peter Stael, owner and partner at Across-Consult,
Bubble tea brand embraces Greiner Packaging’s separable cup and sleeve
OMG Bubble Tea has adopted Greiner Packaging’s K3 cups – complete with a separable cardboard sleeve and tear tab – for
EU-funded project recycles mixed plastic waste into ‘virgin-quality’ PLA
A pilot conducted by the EU-funded ReBioCycle project has reportedly proven that mixed plastic waste can be chemically recycled
Cellulose tray designed for use in air fryer is used to pack frozen chicken
Copacol has packaged seasoned chicken cuts in a cellulose tray that can be placed directly in the air fryer – targeting
Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview 2026: Evonik’s food-contact compliant de-inking solution
Evonik’s acrylate-based co-binder for solvent borne packaging inks is designed to improve recyclability and remove ink within
Rubbermaid’s food containers use copolyester with up to 50% recycled content
Rubbermaid has expanded its lineup of food storage and pantry containers to offer products made with Eastman’s Tritan Renew
US Plastics Pact removes EPS transport packaging from ‘problematic’ list
The US Plastics Pact has removed expanded polystyrene (EPS) transport packaging from its Problematic & Unnecessary Materials List due to
Recyclable paper mailer helps e-commerce businesses comply with waste laws
RRD has revealed a paper-based mailer with a peel-and-seal strip and instant-bond adhesive – designed for kerbside
Strategic partnership to recycle PET bottles into preforms in Thailand
Indorama Ventures is entering a strategic partnership with Suntory Holdings, Suntory PepsiCo Beverage, and Iwatani Corporation to recycle PET bottles
EU Commission misses deadline to harmonize PPWR’s labelling requirements
The European Commission has missed its self-imposed deadline to harmonize the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s labelling requirements
PepsiCo reports 18% recycled content and 6% virgin plastic reduction in 2025
In its latest ESG Summary, PepsiCo claims that it incorporated 18% recycled plastic into its packaging last year and reduced