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EU Commission’s new guide helps Member States calculate EPR costs
The European Commission has provided optional guidance to help Member States calculate Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) costs under the Single-
Coca-Cola replaces shrink wrap with DS Smith’s corrugated multipack handle
Coca-Cola HBC Austria, DS Smith, and Krones have jointly developed a recyclable, corrugated handle for soft drink multipacks – a
Everything you need to know about the EU’s packaging and recycling trends
In response to Eurostat’s latest packaging waste data, we have compiled the key takeaways, from a country-by-country
Brazil mandates reverse logistics system for plastic packaging from 2026
Under a new Brazilian law, market operators must participate in a reverse logistics system for primary, secondary, and tertiary plastic
How Rare Beauty’s disability-led approach rethinks cosmetics packaging
Accessible packaging design has hit the deadlines after actress Selena Gomez revealed that her own disability has influenced the size,
How will the EU build a truly circular economy?
Will the EU’s Circular Economy Act help or hinder our industry? Jessika Roswell, European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience
Industry players oppose a second delay for EU Deforestation Regulation
Nestlé, Mars Wrigley, Ferrero, and Tony’s Chocolonely have signed an open letter urging the European Commission not to postpone
BASF considers €7 billion coatings unit sale to Carlyle due to energy costs
Apparently, BASF is considering selling its coating business to Carlyle for around €7 billion – a move hoped to recoup funds
INEOS criticizes EU for chemical sector costs as it closes two facilities
INEOS plans to shut two of its production units in Rheinberg due to high energy prices and carbon costs across
Over 92% of Ferrero’s packaging designed for recycling last year, report says
According to its 2024 Sustainability Report, Ferrero designed over 92% of its packaging for recycling in the last fiscal year,
Japan reveals certification criteria for PET bottles, cosmetics and more
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has published certification criteria for beverage bottles, cleaning product containers, and cosmetics
Is the European recycling industry truly doomed?
Words like ‘crisis’ and ‘breaking point’ are increasingly used to describe the European recycling industry, but are we past the