Circular Economy

Sparxell raises over €4 million for cellulose-based packaging pigments

Sparxell has raised $5 million (€4,231,350) in Pre-Series A funding for its cellulose-based colourant technology, which

Polypropylene cups designated as ‘widely recyclable’ in U.S.

Polypropylene cups are now designated as “widely recyclable” in the U.S., as a result of a partnership between Starbucks,

Submissions are open for the Sustainability Awards 2026!

The Sustainability Awards are open for submissions! From start-ups and universities to global brands and manufacturers, everyone is invited

A status report on GLP-1 packaging: sizing, safety, security, and more

Weight-loss drugs keep gaining traction – is that a blessing or a curse for the packaging industry? We dive deeper

Coalition unites to ‘modernize’ plastic recycling systems in America

Closed Loop Partners and the Consumer Brands Association are among the founding members of the Recycling Leadership Council (RLC), which

Companies must ‘reframe’ green premiums debate, says PepsiCo CEO

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta argued that corporations must “reframe” the debate around

Davos 2026 sees $2 billion investment model to decarbonize supply chains

At Davos 2026, Canopy and its partners presented a $2 billion blended finance blueprint to utilize recycled textiles and agricultural

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

Make Waves upfronts recycled plastic in antiperspirant and deodorant refills

Make Waves offers a refillable format for antiperspirant and deodorant products – emphasizing that the refills are manufactured onshore, utilize recycled

Circularity for plastics: the European Commission’s New Year’s Resolution

The European Commission has set out its plans to pursue a circular economy for plastics in 2026, such as proposing

Why is the EU struggling to meet its circular economy goals?

Mercadona acquires Logifruit in bid to boost its circular logistics

Supermarket chain Mercadona will acquire the reusable packaging supplier Logifruit in hopes of bringing together its logistics processes and contributing