Software partnership aims to tackle packaging overuse
Macfarlane Packaging has partnered with Lancaster University to design software intended to help customers reduce excess packaging by an average
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Researchers 3D-print coffee and mushroom mixture into ‘compostable’ packs
Researchers at the University of Washington have mixed coffee grounds, mushroom spores, and mycelium to 3D-print a ‘compostable’ packaging
Europe’s Single Use Plastics Directive: What do we know so far?
The Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) came into force on 3 July 2021, and the associated recycled content mandates came
EU plastic recycling at ‘breaking point’, Plastics Recyclers Europe cautions
Plastics Recyclers Europe has noted the slowest growth in Europe’s plastic recycling capacity ‘in years’, blaming a decline in
Australian advanced chemical recycling criteria target food-grade plastic packs
GPT Circular and iQRenew have finalized quality and specification criteria for the use of Australian soft plastics in global advanced
Report: How are the top brands progressing on packaging sustainability in 2025?
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this story Introduction This report assesses the progress made
McKinsey delves into the ‘untapped potential’ of unboxing experiences
A new article from McKinsey considers how consumer goods companies can design their packaging to appeal to consumer desires, provide
Coca-Cola HBC meets design for recycling goal early, but not other 2025 targets
Reflecting on its sustainability targets for 2025, Coca-Cola HBC says it already designs all its packaging for recycling, but
Walmart becomes latest retailer to miss packaging reduction targets for 2025
Walmart expects to fall short of its sustainability goals for 2025, attributing the outcome – including a 6% increase in virgin
Beauty brands spearhead clean-up scheme for hard-to-recycle packaging
A clean-up initiative led by L’Oréal, Tesco, Boots, L’Occitane, John Lewis, and other Sustainable Beauty Coalition members
Skincare line offers bottles and refill cartridges with Eastman copolymer
Eastman’s Tritan copolyester has been implemented into a reusable primary pack and refillable cartridges for FANCL’s new skincare
Heat-sealable Henkel coating designed for safe food contact and recycling
A new, ‘fully recyclable’ heat seal coating from Henkel Adhesive Technologies is reportedly made from ‘harmless ingredients’ suitable for direct-
Danish-Indian partnership transforms plastic waste into industrial big bags
Ocean Plastic Forum, Kabadiwalla Connect, Gleco, and Desmi RoClean are leading a Danish-Indian initiative to recycle on-land and