Packaging

More than half of younger consumers ‘regularly choose sustainable packaging’

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A study of 1,000 US adults has found that younger consumers tend to prioritise products with sustainable packaging more frequently than older demographics.

Egypt currently produces over 95 million tonnes of waste annually, of which only 60% is collected, and less than 20% of that is properly disposed of or recycled.

New project aims to boost recycling and circular economy in Egypt

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Egypt produces over 95 million tonnes of waste annually, of which only 60% is collected. Less than 20% is properly disposed of or recycled.

Fashion brands and retailers embracing sustainable packaging, study finds

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Some 83% of fashion brands and retailers in the UK, US and Australia have implemented the use of sustainable packaging.

Delegates from some 175 countries are in South Korea this week, for the fifth round of the U.N. Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meetings, aimed at agreeing on a treaty to curb plastic pollution.

Four in five consumers ‘don’t prioritise sustainable packaging’, study finds

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New research from PA Consulting has revealed a gap between consumer intent and action around sustainable packaging.

Paper ‘not an easy solution’ to replacing plastic, study finds

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Paper represents far from a ‘cure-all solution’ in terms of bolstering sustainability, a new report from Rabobank has found.

More sustainable dairy and new food sources ‘critical’ for food systems transformation, says Tetra Pak

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The establishment of a more sustainable dairy industry, the embrace of alternative proteins, and the deployment of technologies aimed at minimising food waste in the production process are all key factors in expediting the transformation of food systems.