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News and analysis on reusable and refillable packaging projects, pilot schemes, solutions, innovations and more.
Open-sourced refill technology set to boost reuse systems in Global South
In a bid to upscale reuse in the Global South, Smartfill and DY|DX have open-sourced the core design
Australia’s vision of a circular economy for packaging
The Australian Government’s Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is working to revise the national
Flyeralarm brings 1 million shipping boxes into reusable system
Online print shop Flyeralarm has collaborated with packaging return network Reuse.Me to bring approximately 1 million A4 shipping boxes
Royal Flora Holland ships flowers in new reusable, returnable bucket
Royal Flora Holland is launching a reusable bucket to transport its flowers in a bid to eliminate approximately 250,000
Could this new EU-funded project boost refillable packaging in Europe?
A new EU-funded scheme is aiming to scale up reusable packaging across Europe by working with organisations across the
Pallet wrappings and straps officially exempt from PPWR’s reuse targets
The European Commission has officially exempted businesses that use pallet wrappings and straps from the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’
The ultimate guide to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in 2026
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this report Intro In this edition of the Brief,
Why are so many reusable packaging companies failing?
Reusable packaging companies are shutting down at an alarming rate. Why is this happening, and what can be done to
Refill gains ground as Europe’s 2030 PPWR targets approach
Earlier this month, the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in France hosted over 10,000 attendees and exhibitors for Paris
What is holding reusable packaging back?
A new report involving 115 reuse companies across Europe offers the most comprehensive snapshot yet of how reusable packaging systems
Germany announces landmark new packaging regulation
Germany has transposed the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation into national law – raising recycling quotas for various materials and revising
Is it time for all trade shows to switch to reusable cups?
Borealis and Messe Düsseldorf piloted a reusable cup scheme at K Show 2025 with the aim of cutting waste and