Sustainability

New test protocol validates bottles’ rPET content and multi-loop recyclability

The European PET Bottle Platform (EPBP)’s new Circularity Test Protocol intends to help industry stakeholders adjust to multi-loop

How does mushroom-based packaging actually work?

Packaging materials derived from mycelium are on the rise, but what does the manufacturing process look like? We delve deeper

EU sets out landmark rules on chemically recycled content

For the first time in its history, the EU has unveiled rules for calculating, verifying and reporting levels of chemically-

Veolia’s closed-loop recycling plant for food-grade PET receives £70 million

Veolia is investing £70 million (€81,227,650) into a closed-loop, tray-to-tray PET recycling facility – anticipated to

Stickers on Makro’s fresh produce suggest recipes for ripening produce

Makro and VML have applied stickers to fresh produce with visual indicators of the product’s ripeness and serving suggestions

Coca-Cola and Merlin team up to incentivise recycling

This summer, for the fourth year running, people can win VIP experiences at Merlin theme parks as a reward for

Resealable mono-PET tray ReKeepEat preserves freshness for longer shelf life

Consisting of a mono-PET tray and resealable lid, Grupo Lantero’s ReKeepEat solution is designed to keep foods fresh

How to make packaging choices with the PPWR in mind

In light of the EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, every pack must somehow protect the product, please

Kotányi packs herbs and spices in Sonoco’s 94% paper-based GreenCan

Kotányi has implemented Sonoco’s 94% paper-based GreenCan into its new spice range, intending to unlock widespread recyclability and

Mars Sustainability Investment Fund targets recyclable, compostable flexibles

Mars has launched a $250 million Sustainability Investment Fund to drive innovation and growth in recyclable and compostable alternatives to

Topic of the month: Paper, plastics and purposeful packaging with Mondi

Sorting facility fires reignite demands for battery deposit and safety laws

Two separate fires at Hündgen Entsorgungs’ Swisttal-Ollheim waste sorting facility have reinforced calls for a deposit system for lithium-