Sustainability
News and analysis on sustainable packaging innovations and technologies that are improving recyclability, reducing waste, lowering carbon emissions and more.
Italy reaches 92.8% recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans
CIAL, the Italian Aluminium Packaging Consortium, reports that Italy has exceeded European targets with a 69.5% recycling rate for
Why packaging has moved to the centre of the business conversation
In years gone by, packaging was mainly viewed in terms of cost and compliance – but times are changing. In 2026,
Fragmented definitions of compostable packaging limits scale, report finds
In a new report, a multi-stakeholder coalition has identified ‘inconsistent and fragmented’ definitions of compostability as a key barrier
Tetra Pak publishes updated Approach to Nature framework
Tetra Pak has refreshed its Approach to Nature framework for responsible sourcing and water resilience, directing resources towards high impact
Are Member States complying with the Single-Use Plastics Directive?
The European Commission has published a report detailing how Member States are reducing single-use plastic food and drink containers
How the packaging industry is embracing intelligent sorting
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this report Introduction As packaging regulations tighten globally, the
Where flexible plastic recycling technologies are going – and what they still need
EFSA recently published Novel Technology Numbers (NTNs) for 24 developing technologies – including Nextek’s mechanical recycling and water-free cleaning
WorldStar Awards winners revealed during interpack 2026
The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) recently hosted the 2026 WorldStar Awards during interpack, with around 100 WorldStar winners from over
Packaging Europe’s reflections on interpack 2026
With interpack 2026 now firmly in the rearview mirror, the Packaging Europe team has had time to reflect on the
Meeting the PPWR’s requirements: managing risk via test and measurement
This summer, the first of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s (PPWR) requirements will become mandatory in all 27
Seaweed-based top film set to comply with PPWR’s fruit and veg plastic ban
noriware offers a seaweed-based top seal film for fruit and vegetable packaging, intended to help retailers align with the
Recyclable nonwoven pack designed to reflect softness of Drylock’s diapers
Korozo Group, Drylock Technologies, and Colruyt have jointly developed a recyclable, nonwoven packaging solution for diaper products, aiming for a