Recyclability

Report says steel was EU’s ‘most widely recycled’ packaging material in 2023

In its latest report, Steel for Packaging Europe indicates that 82% of steel packaging placed on the market was recycled

School meals served on domestically compostable trays in ‘first’ for Ireland

Sabert Corporation Europe has helped Carambola serve school meals on domestically compostable and certified-recyclable ready-meal trays made from

Tesco’s own-brand sausage labels take up QR codes for real-time expiry dates

Tesco is replacing traditional barcodes with next-generation QR codes on its own-brand sausage packaging, intending to provide up-

UPM and Royal Vaassen reveal high barrier paper solution for pet treats

UPM Specialty Materials and Royal Vaassen have developed a high-barrier paper packaging solution for pet food treats and snacks,

Tosca and Cabka design recycled plastic pallet for safe, clean reuse in EU

Tosca and Cabka have developed a new circular pallet made from 100% recycled plastic, designed to be safe to use,

Businesses including IKEA, SAP and Lego call on European Commission for ‘ambitious’ Circular Economy Act

Businesses including IKEA, SAP and Lego have written to the European Commission regarding the upcoming EU Circular Economy Act (CEA)

A look at the global extended producer responsibility landscape

Wilkinson Sword unveils razor boxes with 90% recycled paper and no plastic

As it relaunches its Quattro razor lineup, Wilkinson Sword Intuition is rolling out packaging made with 90% recycled paper and

Henkel revises design-for-recycling and recycled plastic content targets

Henkel has updated its design-for-recycling and recycled plastic content targets after narrowly missing its goals for 2025 – attributing

Amcor collaborates with Metsä Group and G. Mondini on fibre-based tray system

Amcor, Metsä Group and G. Mondini have collaborated on a fully integrated fibre‑based tray system that combines a lightweight

Coveris introduces paper twist-wrap solution for confectionery

Coveris has revealed its MonoFlexFibre Pure Twist paper alternative for confectionery packaging, designed to replace alternatives commonly used for twist-

FreshFood BOX from Mondi favours recyclable board over PS foam

Designed to help online stores preserve fresh food in transit, Mondi Warszawa’s FreshFood BOX is intended as a recyclable