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.
Our industry faces a dilemma: while packaging is still seen as a “silent seller”, new EU rules promote minimal, necessary
After the events of INC-5, Ed Shepherd, senior global sustainability manager at Unilever, commends the widespread consensus over a
The EU-funded CIRCULAR FoodPack project has successfully recycled flexible plastic multilayer composites (MLCs) into food-grade polyethylene packaging using
Attendees of this year’s European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin were reminded of bioplastics’ potential role in an EU-wide
At Paris Packaging Week 2025, TekniPlex Consumer Products will display a range of food-grade, PFAS-free dip tubes for
According to a study from Amcor, 69% of pet owners are incentivized to buy pet food if its packaging is
As sustainability gains global momentum, industries are rethinking processes to minimize waste, conserve resources, and align with the principles of
The packaging industry is moving swiftly towards sustainability in response to consumer demand for eco-friendly solutions and increasingly stringent
Dobis is converting Mondi’s range of paper grades containing recycled fibres into paper bags for fashion, fast food, and
Tetra Pak and Yellow Dreams are making a joint investment of around €3 million to launch operations at a recycling
In collaboration with WWF Switzerland and WWF Thailand, SIG has launched a project to protect forest landscapes in Thailand, aligning