Sustainability

Flagship project targets drop-in bioethanol intermediate to reduce emissions

The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) has funded RenewChem, a two-year flagship initiative anticipated to unlock

Draft standard for more sustainable glassmaking now open for consultation

ResponsibleGlass has published the first draft of its International Standard for Glassmaking, with its global sustainability standard, certification and labelling

Strengthening EPR implementation for Europe’s circular economy

EXPRA has developed a set of proposals and recommendations in hopes of ensuring that the Circular Economy Act’s Extended

How to advance the PACK Act for consistent on-pack labelling claims

An upcoming hearing on the Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act could establish consistent standards for recyclable, compostable, and reusable

Raro International patents plastic-free, biodegradable, home compostable bag

Raro International claims to have successfully engineered and patented a ‘completely circular matrix’ under its Raro Bags brand – the PABRIC

PPWR: Where are we now, and how must we adapt?

Aluminium meat and seafood tray replaces absorbent pads for recyclability

i2r Packaging Solutions has designed its new aluminium tray to replace hard-to-recycle absorbent soakaway pads in fresh meat

14 EU Member States face legal action for falling short of waste requirements

Fourteen EU Member States have received letters of formal notice and/or reasoned opinions from the European Commission for failing

How are big brands working with plastic packaging in 2026?

How are household brands using or reducing plastic packaging – and what does it say about brand sentiment on the whole?

‘Pocket-sized’ reusable coffee cup lid to tackle plastic waste on the go

Made from recycled plastic and tasteless food-grade silicone, Lydy is a reusable lid intended for use with on-the-

Businesses continue to use less recyclable materials under EPR, data warns

89% of obligated packaging producers continue to use non-recyclable, hard-to-recycle, or mixed-rating packaging under extended producer

How to take part in Packaging Europe’s Readers’ Award 2026

For another year, Packaging Europe is giving you the chance to decide who wins the 2026 Readers’ Award! Unlike the