On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in practice. We take a closer look at the document to understand its requirements in detail, including the current status of PFAS restrictions, the…
In this Innovation Spotlight, Dow outlines how its extrusion coating portfolio aims to support recyclability requirements and regulatory readiness, and how its collaboration with RDM Group demonstrates how lightweight polymer coatings can extend the use of fibre-based packaging into applications…
Online print shop Flyeralarm has collaborated with packaging return network Reuse.Me to bring approximately 1 million A4 shipping boxes into its closed loop system, aiming to keep the packaging in circulation several times before it is recycled.
Royal Flora Holland is launching a reusable cardboard bucket to transport its flowers in a bid to eliminate approximately 250,000 kg of cardboard annually, reduce supply chain costs, and boost efficiency.
A new EU-funded scheme is aiming to scale up reusable packaging across Europe by working with organisations across the value chain to identify bottlenecks and design practical solutions that can work across different countries. To learn more about the objectives of this project, we caught up with…
The European Commission has officially exempted businesses that use pallet wrappings and straps from the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s 100% reuse requirements, citing ‘disproportionate’ costs and supply chain impacts.
One year after the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s entry into force, where does our industry stand? Read on for a recap of the most significant developments over the last twelve months, from official updates to industry-wide action.
Reusable packaging companies are shutting down at an alarming rate. Why is this happening, and what can be done to ensure the future viability of the sector? Mike Newman, CEO of Returnity, offers a firsthand perspective.
Earlier this month, the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in France hosted over 10,000 attendees and exhibitors for Paris Packaging Week, showcasing packaging innovations in beauty and luxury spaces. Olga Kachook, SPC Director at GreenBlue, details the highlights of the event and the growth of…
A new report involving 115 reuse companies across Europe offers the most comprehensive snapshot yet of how reusable packaging systems are performing, what is holding them back, and what they need to scale. One of the key contributors, New ERA tells us more about what the future holds for this…
Germany has transposed the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation into national law – raising recycling quotas for various materials and revising licensing and financing rules.
Borealis and Messe Düsseldorf piloted a reusable cup scheme at K Show 2025 with the aim of cutting waste and offering a ‘practical blueprint’ for advancing circularity at large-scale events. Philip Knapen, Borealis’ Application Development and Technical Service Manager for Consumer Products, tells…
Sykell has expanded its Einfach Mehrweg reuse system for takeaway containers to include prefilled packaging, hoping to scale up reuse operations for pre-packaged food.
Unilever, Procter & Gamble, and L’Oréal are among the participants in The Reuse City Canada Project, a city-scale reuse initiative run across Ottawa by Reposit and the Consumer Goods Forum’s Plastic Waste Coalition.
