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The Brief: How overproduction, exports and pollution contribute to racism
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this article Introduction This report examines how packaging waste
20% of all waste is burned, dumped or managed illegally, survey indicates
According to an Environment Agency survey, 20% of waste is illegally managed on average, resulting in extra clean-up costs
What to expect from INC-5.2 – where is the Global Plastics Treaty now?
What does the Global Plastics Treaty draft text currently look like, and what can we expect from the upcoming round
Coca-Cola and Samoan recyclers report collection of 80,000 bottles and cans
Over 80,000 used PET bottles and aluminium cans have reportedly been collected via Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) and
The sustainable packaging hero’s journey
Do you think of yourself as a hero? If not, maybe it’s time to try. Could we use the
Shoppers prioritize price and convenience over sustainability, says McKinsey
Consumers in the US currently value a pack’s cost, convenience, shelf life, and other factors over its sustainability, a
Hasbro faces criticism for ‘overpackaged’ Dungeons & Dragons dice box
The box for Hasbro’s Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Dice Set has kicked off a conversation about excessive packaging for
Announcing the finalists of Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Awards 2025!
After another year of top-tier entries across the board, the first round of judging has come to a close
Lawsuit alleges that Aldi ‘blatantly copies’ Mondelez snack packaging
Mondelēz International has filed a lawsuit against Aldi, alleging that the packaging designs for several of its private-label products
Systemiq supports ‘bold action’ for fossil-free plastic production in the EU
In a new report, Systemiq encourages the European Union to clarify policies and boost market confidence to develop fossil-free
Can reusable period products absorb the leak of packaging waste?
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this article This report explores the environmental toll of
Alliance established to tackle single-use packaging waste in Himalaya
Following the Zero Waste Himalaya Network Meet in April 2025, multiple organisations and NGOs have created the Zero Waste Himalaya