Belgium recycles 80% of its packaging waste
Belgium achieved a recycling rate of 80% for its packaging waste in 2022, new data from Statbel, the country’s statistics…
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Plastic Waste Coalition completes review of packaging Golden Design Rules
The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Plastic Waste Coalition has completed its 2024 review of the Golden Design Rules (GDRs) for…
Dr. Alexander Speakman discusses E.V.A Biosystems’ new ocean-degradable plastic
An Edinburgh startup, E.V.A Biosystems, recently unveiled a new, biodegradable plastic that breaks down in the ocean, resulting in no…
Amcor looks to reduce environmental impact of shrink packaging
Amcor has announced the launch of the Clear-Tite 40 shrink bag, a thinner and lighter packaging solution designed for fresh and processed meat.
Packaging sustainability goals being hampered by data collection, study finds
Only a quarter (25%) of leaders in the packaging and retail industries believe their strategy to achieve sustainable packaging is ‘robust’.
Just over half of Irish consumers know what items can be recycled, says Repak
Just over half (53%) of Irish consumers can accurately identify what items can actually be recycled, a new study by Repak has found.
One in three Spanish shoppers have changed purchasing habits due to climate change
One in three Spanish shoppers say that they have changed their purchasing habits due to climate change, a new report from Aldi has found.
Inflation pushes sustainable packaging down the priority list in Asia
While it saw a significant rise in adoption during and after the pandemic, demand for sustainable packaging is starting to wane in Asia.
What does the EU Green Deal mean for the packaging industry?
Smurfit Westrock examines what effect forthcoming EU sustainability legislation is likely to have on the packaging sector.
Cartons the most sustainable packaging option for orange juice
A new study has revealed a gap between consumer perceptions and the actual sustainability of orange juice packaging.