European Council signs off on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
The European Council has signed off on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which will set binding re-use targets,…
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Cedo doubles down on recycling commitments with Plasta Group acquisition
Cedo, a producer of household products, largely for the private-label sector, has announced the acquisition of Plasta Group, one of…
ACEA calls for practical approach to End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has said that while it recognises the ‘ambitious proposal’ for an End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation,…
Sustainability a key purchase consideration when buying pet food
Product sustainability is a key purchase consideration for 76% of pet owners, when deciding what pet food to buy, according…
Online marketplaces to ‘pay their fair share’ for electrical waste, says UK
The UK government has announced plans to ensure that online marketplaces ‘pay their fair share’ in covering the cost of…
Around one eighth of materials used in the EU come from recycling
Approximately one eighth (11.8%) of materials used in the European Union came from recycling last year, with the bloc’s circularity…
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…
Three quarters of UK products feature some sort of environmental claim
Just under three quarters (74%) of all products marketed online by UK retailers feature some sort of ‘green’ or ‘environmental‘…
European Union reports progress on SDG 11 targets
The European Union has outlined the progress it is making towards the goals of Sustainable Development Goal ‘Sustainable cities and…
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.