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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,
Taking a closer look at Grolsch’s swing-top bottle
Grolsch’s swing-top beer bottle has become an integral part of the brand – but how? We take a look
The RTD pack that is made to be kept
Kocktail recently launched an innovative new pack featuring a peel-off metal lid that reveals a ready-to-drink cocktail
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
Everything you need to know about the EU’s upcoming environmental claim law
The European Commission has published an FAQ document for the Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition, clarifying the
The inside story of Pepsi’s new colour-changing can
A new limited-edition can from PepsiCo uses thermochromic ink to change colour at the ‘optimal’ drinking temperature. Vinicius Sales,
First Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation rules officially apply
Today, several measures set out in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation are officially enforced, and become legally binding. Here
Following one pack through the PPWR lifecycle
A standard 500ml PET bottle creates at least 37 PPWR obligations across its lifetime. In this article Dr Steven Brennan,
The key to ensuring your company is PPWR compliant
The PPWR begins to fully apply from next week, and many companies are currently focussed on collecting declarations, specifications, and
Taking a closer look at the EU’s latest PPWR guidance
The European Commission recently published further guidance on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive, this time in the form of
Read this before you complete your PPWR Declaration of Conformity
From the 12th of August this year, all packaging sold in EU markets will be legally required to have its
Is Coca-Cola’s refreshed packaging a success or a mistake?
The Coca-Cola Company’s recent brand refresh has sparked widespread debate for its perceived similarities to cigarette packaging, ‘indistinguishable’