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The PET packaging industry in the US could reduce its annual emissions footprint from beverage bottle systems by 42% by 2050, even as production increases, a new study commissioned by the National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) has suggested.
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US PET industry could reduce emissions even as production grows, study suggests

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The PET packaging industry in the US could reduce its annual emissions footprint from beverage bottle systems by 42% by…

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Mondelēz International has announced that it is replacing its rigid PET plastic trays with FSC-certified paper trays across more than 115 cookie products in its European biscuits portfolio, a move that will save around 2,200 tonnes of virgin plastic each year.
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Mondelēz International switches to FSC-certified paper trays across cookies range

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Mondelēz International has announced that it is replacing its rigid PET plastic trays with FSC-certified paper trays across more than…

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Plastic Overshoot Day, the point at which the amount of plastic waste generated in a particular year exceeds the world's capacity to manage it properly, has arrived (6 September).
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Plastic Overshoot Day 2026 arrives, with majority of countries exceeding capacity to manage plastic waste

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Plastic Overshoot Day, the point at which the amount of plastic waste generated in a particular year exceeds the world’s…

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Over three quarters of UK festival goers believe events should use plastic-free packaging

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Some 76% of music festival attendees in the UK believe that such events should only use plastic-free food packaging, while…

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A new study has explored how rapeseed processing waste could be developed into a biodegradable food packaging film to protect and extend the shelf-life of fresh food.
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Study explores the development of biodegradable food packaging from rapeseed waste

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A new study has explored how rapeseed processing waste could be developed into a biodegradable food packaging film to protect…

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Greyparrot’s Ambarish Mitra on unlocking ‘waste intelligence’ from packaging

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For major consumer goods manufacturers, the cost of brand development can run into the tens – or even hundreds – of thousands,…

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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

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

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Packaging giant Ardagh Group has published its latest Sustainability Report, outlining the progress made in emissions reduction, increased use of renewables, and the incorporation of recycled content in its metal and glass packaging businesses.
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Ardagh Group reports progress on emissions reduction, renewables rollout

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Packaging giant Ardagh Group has published its latest Sustainability Report, outlining the progress made in emissions reduction, increased use of…

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While more than four fifths (84%) of US consumers have seen sustainability claims on packaging more than once over the past six months, just over half (53%) felt unsure as to what these claims meant, a new report by packaging manufacturer ALPLA has found.
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Consumers ‘second-guessing’ sustainability claims on packaging, study finds

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While more than four fifths (84%) of US consumers have seen sustainability claims on packaging more than once over the…

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The healthcare industry is critical to ensuring people’s health and well-being. However, its ability to generate vast amounts of waste from single-use plastics and other disposables is difficult to ignore.
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What role does smart packaging play in reducing healthcare waste?

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Op-ed by Mia Barnes, Body+Mind Magazine. The healthcare industry is critical to ensuring people’s health and well-being. However, its ability…

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