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The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) enters into general application today, 12 August 2026.
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EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation enters into application

5 days ago3 days ago4 mins

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) entered into general application on 12 August 2026. The regulation, which seeks…

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Newton's Wil Schoenmakers talks to SustainabilittyOnline about why circularity needs a strong business case
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Newton’s Wil Schoenmakers on why circularity needs a strong business case

1 week ago7 days ago12 mins

Businesses looking to build circular economy models should start by developing a commercial case, rather than relying on small pilot…

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Some 39% of Brazilian consumers are unaware of the circular economy, while just 12% claim to be well informed about it, according to a new study by Movimento Plástico Transforma, in partnership with Instituto QualiBest.
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Four in ten Brazilian consumers are unaware of the circular economy

1 month ago1 month ago5 mins

Some 39% of Brazilian consumers are unaware of the circular economy, while just 12% claim to be well informed about…

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How EPR assessments can help reduce costs for businesses
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How EPR assessments can help reduce costs for businesses

2 months ago2 months ago18 mins

Op-ed by Ellis Clark BA (Hons), head of marketing, Tunley Environmental. For many organisations, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is still…

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While 72% of Brazilians have a positive view of companies that invest in circular economy practices, more than two fifths (43%) say that they are hesitant about purchasing recycled products, a new report by Brazil’s National Confederation of Industry (CNI) has found.
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Brazilians ‘hesitant’ about purchasing recycled products, study finds

3 months ago3 months ago3 mins

While 72% of Brazilians have a positive view of companies that invest in circular economy practices, more than two fifths…

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The UN Global Compact has launched a new guide, Business-Led Blended Finance: A Practical Playbook, to enable companies take a more active role in blended finance.
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Businesses still lagging in terms of integrating sustainability into marketing campaigns, study finds

3 months ago3 months ago4 mins

While some 69% of marketers believe they are ‘progressing well’ or are ‘well advanced’ in terms of integrating sustainability into…

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Greyparrot has announced a strategic collaboration with Kenvue, which will explore ways to advance packaging circularity across the latter's product portfolio.
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Greyparrot collaborates with Kenvue to advance packaging circularity

3 months ago3 months ago3 mins

Greyparrot has announced a strategic collaboration with Kenvue, which will explore ways to advance packaging circularity across the latter’s product…

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Europe could meet over half of its future demand for critical raw materials through recycling and waste recovery by the middle of the century, according to a new study by WEEE Forum.
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Mineral waste could supply more than half of Europe’s critical demand by 2050

3 months ago3 months ago5 mins

Europe could meet over half of its future demand for critical raw materials and minerals through recycling and waste recovery…

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The Future of Sustainable Fashion Summit, taking place at The Mills Fabrica in London on 24 June, will highlight sustainability challenges facing the fashion industry, including circular economy issues, supply chain transparency, material innovation, regulation and financing.
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Future of Sustainable Fashion Summit set to take place in London in June

3 months ago3 months ago3 mins

The Future of Sustainable Fashion Summit, taking place at The Mills Fabrica in London on 24 June, will highlight sustainability…

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Circularity should be a central part of business culture, not a distant policy. Op-ed by Nicky Rifat, co-founder, Green Space Innovations.
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Circularity should be a central part of business culture, not a distant policy

3 months ago3 months ago8 mins

Op-ed by Nicky Rifat, co-founder, Green Space Innovations. The recent rollout of the UK government’s Simpler Recycling Scheme is a…

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