Recyclability
News and analysis on packaging recyclability, covering new technology, material choices, infrastructure, sorting and collection and more.
Singapore to launch return scheme for beverage containers from 1st April
Singapore’s Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) will commence on 1st April 2026. Drinks will be required to display a
The packaging stories and trends to follow in 2026
Happy New Year! The Packaging Europe editorial team kicks off 2026 with its predictions for the year ahead – covering regulation,
Circularity for plastics: the European Commission’s New Year’s Resolution
The European Commission has set out its plans to pursue a circular economy for plastics in 2026, such as proposing
Lecta unveils recyclable flexible packaging solution for frozen foods
Lecta has expanded its range of metallized papers with Metalvac Ice Cream, a paper said to meet the current technical
Are advent calendars driving packaging waste – or overcoming it?
Advent calendars are a well-established Christmas tradition, but are they inherently wasteful – or are they adapting to a more
Metsä Spring launches uncoated fibre punnets for fruit and vegetables
Metsä Group’s innovation company, Metsä Spring, has introduced new punnet products as part of its Muoto Uncoated Fibre Series,
Packaging Europe’s most popular stories of 2025
Another year is coming to an end. Join us in recapping our most popular stories from the last twelve months:
Amcor joins three-year project to establish circular recycling for food packaging
Amcor has announced its participation in a three-year plastic recycling project led by Danish Technological Institute, aiming to establish
Oven safe, MAP-sealable tray for ready meals revealed by The Wilkins Group
The Wilkins Group and Jospak Oy have unveiled the Greentrae cardboard tray for the food sector, said to be oven
UPM launches ‘world’s first’ bio-based and carbon-negative black pigment
UPM has introduced UPM Circular Renewable Black, said to be ‘the world’s first’ bio-based, near-infrared (NIR) detectable,
Coveris’ recyclable paper block bottom bags adopted for Pladis confectionery
Coveris is helping Pladis Global pack its confectionery in pre-made block bottom bags made from fully recyclable paper – replacing
EPBP launches industry consultation on Design for Circularity for PET bottles
The European PET Bottle Platform (EPBP) has announced it is initiating an industry-wide consultation to collect stakeholder feedback on