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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Are paper bottles greenwashing? The answer isn’t so simple…
Since it was first announced, the paper-based bottle has become one of the most divisive innovations within the packaging
Waitrose and Müller to trial removal of coloured caps from HDPE milk bottles
Müllerwill partner exclusively with Waitrose on a trial to replace the blue, green, and red caps used for HDPE milk
ALPLA Group announces ‘significant’ expansion of PET recycling capacity
ALPLA Group says it has expanded its PET bottle recycling capacity in Germany by 75,000 tonnes annually with the
Closing the loop for PET
Antonello Ciotti was recently unveiled as the new President of PETCORE Europe – an association that represents companies in the PET
‘Material bashing has become the marketing message of the day’
Is an obsession with “material bashing” hindering the packaging industry’s progress in terms of reducing greenhouse gas emissions? Robert
Indorama Ventures acquisition aims to boost rPET supply
Indorama Ventures pcl (IVL), the world’s largest producer of recycled PET for beverage bottles, says its acquisition of an
A critical view on Morrisons’ decision to scrap HDPE bottles in favour of cartons
Yesterday’s announcement that UK retailer Morrisons is planning to scrap HDPE milk bottles in favour of cartons caused intense
How circular is PET in Europe?
The environmental consultancy Eunomia has produced a report for Zero Waste Europe on the current state of PET circularity in
Morrisons switches own brand milk from HDPE bottles to ‘carbon neutral’ cartons
From mid-February, UK retailer Morrisons will move its own brand fresh milk products from HDPE bottles to ‘carbon neutral’
Starbucks begins returnable cup programme
Starbucks has started the trial of its returnable cup programme in Europe, which will allow customers to purchase a hot
Funding secured for project to increase recycled content and quality of PET bottles
Scientists from Heriot-Watt University have been granted funding from Innovate UK for a two-year project aimed at developing
Can paper bottles actually be sustainable?
In terms of total carbon emissions, how does the innovation compare with conventional alternatives? Have you undertaken any LCAs? Frugalpac