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M&S takes on ultra-processed foods with reduced ingredients on front labels
Marks & Spencer is responding to backlash against ultra-processed foods and previous criticism of its on-label transparency by
Make Waves upfronts recycled plastic in antiperspirant and deodorant refills
Make Waves offers a refillable format for antiperspirant and deodorant products – emphasizing that the refills are manufactured onshore, utilize recycled
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
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
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
How does the Environmental Omnibus simplify EU sustainability regulation?
Simplification measures introduced under the European Commission’s Environmental Omnibus include proposed exemptions from the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’
What are the key factors in a successful deposit return system?
A new fact sheet from Reloop names system scope, refund value, and convenience and accessibility as the keys to a
Taking a closer look at Babybel’s paper packaging roadmap
After revealing its intent to wrap all Babybel cheese snacks in paper by 2027 – a move expected to cut 60%
What COP30 revealed about climate progress in packaging and beyond
In the aftermath of climate negotiations at COP30, we delve into the implications of its ‘global mutirão’ text and other
A closer look at Smurfit Westrock’s new alternative to HDPE bottles
Smurfit Westrock says that its new Bag-in-Box Powergrip can replace traditional HDPE bottles and jerrycans while using less
What are the implications of Klöckner Pentaplast filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy?
Klöckner Pentaplast has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States, but what does that mean for its partners
Sustainability definitions and performance concerns hinder packaging progress
McKinsey’s latest research identifies six key barriers companies face when considering sustainability-minded packaging materials, including performance concerns, limited