Circular Economy Act must strengthen EU’s EPR framework, say industry voices
EUROPEN is one of 40+ industry associations calling for a stronger Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework under the Circular Economy
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News and analysis on sustainable packaging innovations and technologies that are improving recyclability, reducing waste, lowering carbon emissions and more.
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this report Introduction With regulation tightening and pressure to
At the start of 2025, which evolving packaging trends should we all be keeping an eye on? According to Anna
A biopolymer version of Smart Planet Technologies’ EarthCoating barrier coating has been released, combining a biobased PLA resin with a
On the heels of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration – and a wave of immediate executive orders – Tim
Hagens Berman has filed a class-action lawsuit against Procter & Gamble, alleging that on-pack environmental claims about its
DS Smith has launched its TapeBack solution designed to eliminate the need for single-use plastic tear strips in e-
Berry Global has unveiled a recyclable, multi-purpose sip lid for its Reusable Cup range in an additional effort to
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV are converting peatland plants into folding boxes, trays, and
In response to plastic waste concerns in the logistics sector, 2nd Level Global Solutions has developed Solaris – a range of
Together for Sustainability has updated its ‘drop-in’ Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Guideline to help the chemical industry smoothly calculate
Sainsbury’s plans to save 20.2 million pieces of plastic every year by introducing kerbside recyclable paper packaging with
The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) has announced the winners of the WorldStar Global Packaging Awards 2025, noting a record figure