Sustainability Perspectives: Tackling packaging regulation in 2026
Packaging regulation has been changing and evolving in Europe and across the world, and staying ahead of this can be
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What the High Seas Treaty means for packaging: from substrates to shipping
The High Seas Treaty has entered into force, with potential implications for the packaging industry – including access to marine genetic
Sappi expands packaging paper range with heat-sealable solutions
Sappi has announced the addition of heat-sealable packaging papers to its portfolio, designed for converters, printers, and brand owners
StePacPCC preserves fruit quality with Modified Atmosphere and Humidity packaging
StePacPCC is aiming to preserve the freshness and appearance of the pitaya fruit (dragon fruit) during its journey from Ecuador
EU Commission publishes harmonized labelling proposal for PPWR
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre has developed a proposal to harmonize waste sorting labels under the Packaging and
Cepi supports EU-Mercosur trade deal amid rising tensions in US relations
Amidst ongoing political tensions between the EU and the United States, Cepi is encouraging the European Parliament to ratify a
Huber + Suhner incorporates 100% rPET into fibre optic products
Huber + Suhner states it has converted 35,500 blister packages to 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) across its fibre optic
CITEO joins the EXPRA alliance for non-profit EPR model
CITEO (France) has announced that it has joined the Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance (EXPRA), a group of 35 industry-managed
Aluminium value chain teams up to sort and recycle small packaging formats
The European Aluminium Foil Association and Flexible Packaging Europe have founded an alliance to drive recycling performance for small aluminium
Cirrec sorts three billion recycled food-grade PET trays with AI system
Faerch company Cirrec is using an AI-based system to sort PET trays from household recycling into a food-grade
Zeopore and BioBTX report ‘up to 100%’ yield increase in BTX through catalyst and pyrolysis technology
Zeopore Technologies and BioBTX have announced a ‘major advancement’ in converting waste plastics and biomass into circular aromatics, reportedly achieving
Iconic Packs: Coca-Cola’s glass bottle
What makes Coca-Cola’s glass bottle design so instantly recognisable? How did the design come about, and why has