‘Strong presence’ of lobbyists overshadows INC-5.2 plastics talks
A ‘strong presence’ of fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists is overshadowing the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) talks in Geneva…
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PLA deserves a place in global plastics treaty discussions, says TotalEnergies Corbion
Polylactic acid, or PLA, a bioplastic produced from renewable sources such as sugar cane and corn, deserves to be considered…
Global agreement on plastics would be a win for business and the planet
Agreement on a global plastics treaty, the aim of the second part of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating…
Plastic waste a ‘death trap’ for nesting birds, study finds
Discarded plastic materials used by birds to build their nests can be deadly for hatchlings, with many chicks dying after…
Global recycled ocean plastics market could be worth $3.5 billion by 2034
The market for global recycled ocean plastics is expected to be worth around $1.93 billion this year, and could be…
Significant variations in willingness to pay for sustainable packaging
Some 36% of consumers in India would be willing to pay a lot more for sustainable packaging, compared to just…
Grupo Bimbo on track to achieve 2025 packaging goals
Bakery giant Grupo Bimbo has said that it is on track to have 100% of its packaging recyclable, biodegradable, or…
Steel packaging hits 82% recycling rate in the EU
Steel packaging has achieved a 82% recycling rate in the European Union, new data from Steel for Packaging Europe has…
Sustainability now a consumer expectation in luxury packaging market
Sustainability is now a customer expectation when it comes to high-end, luxury packaging, a new report from Bain & Company…
Tetra Pak confident of achieving emissions reductions targets
Packaging giant Tetra Pak has announced a 54% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in its own operations since 2019, and…