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.
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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.
Milennials and Gen Z propelling the ‘recommerce’ revolution, study finds
The growth of the ‘recommerce’ market is being driven by Milennials and Gen Z consumers, a new study has found.
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.
Nearly half of Australian consumers consider sustainability an ‘important factor’
Close to half (46%) of Australian shoppers consider sustainability an important factor in their purchasing decisions, a new study has found.
Tetra Pak ‘on track’ to achieve net zero emissions by end of decade
Tetra Pak has said that it is ‘on track’ to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in its own operations by the end of the decade.
Move away from plastic packaging ‘too slow’, study finds
The move away from plastic to more sustainable alternatives is going ‘too slow’, a new study by Aquapak has suggested.
Plastic waste generation to reach 220 million tonnes this year
A new report from EA Earth Action reveals that approximately 220 million tonnes of plastic waste will be generated in 2024
What US state has the most waste in landfills?
Michigan has been named as the US state with the most waste in landfills per capita, with 68.3 tonnes per capita – 72.1% above the national average, a new study has found.
New project aims to boost recycling and circular economy in Egypt
Egypt produces over 95 million tonnes of waste annually, of which only 60% is collected. Less than 20% is properly disposed of or recycled.