Sustainability

The packaging data problem

Packaging has a data problem, which can make it hard to prioritise resource allocation and assess the performance of sustainability-

Origin Materials and Matrix Bottling Group to supply PET caps to drink brands

Origin Materials has partnered with Matrix Bottling Group – a supplier for Nestlé, Snapple, and other brands – to distribute thermoformed PET

Industry alliance supports central EPR register for EU-wide harmonization

In line with the upcoming Circular Economy Act, the PRO Circularity Alliance has published a position paper advocating for a

ESG bonuses removed from paychecks of Apple executives

Apparently, Apple removed an ‘ESG modifier’ from its top executives’ pay packages last year – joining other big brands like Procter

Pro Carton reports 8% reduction in carbon emissions for carton packaging industry

Pro Carton, the European association of cartonboard and carton manufacturers, has announced that the carton packaging industry has achieved an

Colgate-Palmolive backs ‘game-changing’ new tech for lightweight HDPE bottles

Colgate-Palmolive, Polyplastics and PTI have unveiled an innovative new method for producing HDPE bottles that is reported to offer

Sustainability Perspectives: Pathways to carbon emission reduction

Samsung phases single-use plastic out of its mobile packaging by 2025

Samsung claims to have eliminated single-use plastics from its mobile packaging in favour of paper-based and recycled alternatives,

Could this new EU-funded project boost refillable packaging in Europe?

A new EU-funded scheme is aiming to scale up reusable packaging across Europe by working with organisations across the

Pallet wrappings and straps officially exempt from PPWR’s reuse targets

The European Commission has officially exempted businesses that use pallet wrappings and straps from the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’

Bees track biodiversity and impacts around DS Smith’s packaging facilities

In a partnership with Apilab, DS Smith is using bees to map the diversity around its French packaging facilities and

EU-funded research project converts biogenic CO2 into bioplastics

The EU-funded UNICO2RN project is using biogenic CO2 as feedstock to produce biodegradable plastics, aiming to help European industries