THE BRIEF
Bi-weekly short reports on key packaging sector developments
The difference between industry and consumer perceptions of ‘sustainability’
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this article Introduction Consumers and packaging industry professionals often
The ultimate guide to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in 2024
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this story This report delivers a mid-year update
The Brief: How can the packaging industry successfully achieve its sustainability targets?
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this article Introduction: FoodDrinkEurope (FDE)’s ‘Sustainable Packaging Pathway’
The Brief: A whistle-stop tour of packaging’s history – and what it teaches us
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this story This report takes a deep dive into
The Brief: Our guide to sustainable packaging at events
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this article Key takeaways: * Current infrastructure and schemes include
The Brief: Reuse vs. single use – which is better for the environment?
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this report As European legislation ramps up pressure to
How to keep ‘conflict minerals’ out of packaging
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this story Conflict minerals – tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold
The Brief: re-branding in packaging
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this article Introduction: Why do companies decide to re-
The Brief: How bad is ‘greenwashing’ in fast fashion packaging?
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this story Fast fashion’s environmental footprint isn’t
The Brief: Everything you need to know about deposit return schemes
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this story Deposit return schemes (DRS) are rapidly gaining
The Brief: is the use of straw and grain in packaging a scalable option?
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this report Introduction: Recently, more companies have begun producing
Oxo-(bio)degradables: the who, what, and why of breaking down fossil-based plastics
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this story The EU’s ban on oxo-degradable