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ArticleBCG reveals packaging trend predictions
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has published an article identifying five ‘megatrends’ anticipated to reshape packaging over the next decade and recommending ways industry players can successfully navigate the change.
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ArticlePulpex and Evolve utilize fibre bottles for shower product refills
Seeking to reduce packaging waste, Evolve Organic Beauty has launched two refills of its shower products in Pulpex’s fibre-based bottles, apparently marking their first-ever commercial use in personal care.
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ArticleCanapa automates packing process for tubes and trays of pre-rolled cannabis
Canapa by Paxiom has unveiled JuanaPack, an end-of-line solution designed to quickly, precisely, and flexibly load tubes and pack trays of cannabis pre-rolls in a single, unified platform.
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ArticleMcDonald’s, Costa Coffee, and others recycle paper cups with AI screening
Paper cups from McDonald’s, Greggs, Pret a Manger, Costa Coffee, and Caffè Nero can now be recycled via a ‘world-first’ AI-based recycling trial run in Cardiff by the National Cup Recycling Scheme, Keep Wales Tidy, and Bower.
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ArticleAstroNova to launch digital label presses and direct-to-package printer at FESPA 2025
AstroNova has announced plans to launch two high-performance digital label presses and a direct-to-package printer at FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 in Berlin, Germany, aiming to deliver speed, flexibility and cost-efficiency for the light to medium production segment.
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ArticleMondi seeks reduced carbon footprint with recyclable paper bag for Evonik
Mondi has created a recyclable pre-made paper bag for chemical powders in partnership with Evonik, developed to reduce the carbon footprint of packaging for fumed silica, used as a performance additive in various industrial and consumer applications.
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ArticleRefillable pouch or inner-bottle replacement format applied to hotel amenities
Vanity Group’s refillable bottle for hotel amenities, available in a pouch or inner-bottle replacement system format, aims to cut plastic waste by 93% while improving hygiene and efficiency.
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ArticleTrade associations need stronger carbon reduction policies, says Unilever
Unilever’s latest Climate Policy Engagement Review found that almost 50% of its trade associations are ‘passively aligned’ on climate issues like decarbonization, leading the company to collaborate with its partners and pursue stronger measures.
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ArticleHigh tenacity stretch film developed by ExxonMobil and Malpack
ExxonMobil and Malpack have teamed up to launch a high-performance pre-stretch film using ExxonMobil’s Signature Polymers, said to have high tenacity, holding force and stability while maintaining production efficiency.
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ArticlePAPACKS and Ukrainian Hemp investigate hemp-based packaging potential
PAPACKS and Ukrainian Hemp have collaborated to create a scalable supply chain for certified industrial hemp, aiming to provide a renewable, recyclable alternative to wood-based pulp and plastic.
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ArticleWhere L’Oréal stands after missing sustainable packaging goals for 2025
L’Oréal Groupe has failed to meet several of its sustainability targets for 2025, missing its 100% recyclable, reusable, refillable, or compostable plastic packaging goal by 51%. We take a deeper dive into its packaging progress so far and the feasibility of its ambitions for 2030.
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ArticlePaper wine bottles from Frugalpac go on sale at Target to reduce emissions
Frugalpac’s paper wine bottles, made from 94% recycled paperboard and a certified recyclable plastic pouch, have hit the shelves at Target in a move anticipated to save almost 87.8 tons of CO2e.
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ArticleXact Prepack and Frutmac join forces to launch new cardboard punnet range
Xact Prepack and Frutmac have launched a new range of 100% recyclable cardboard trays and punnets for fruits, vegetables, and baked goods.
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ArticlePolicy proposals foreground renewable carbon in European industry
In a new report, the Renewable Carbon Initiative and nova-Institute have laid out policy proposals to further Europe’s transition into carbon capture and utilization, biomass, recycling, and other renewable carbon sources – envisioning improvements in both sustainability and competitiveness.
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ArticleClear, recyclable bottles with 35% rPET introduced for Yoplait yoghurt drink
Yoplait has rolled out a clear, 35% recycled PET bottle with an attached cap and micro-perforated sleeve for its Yop yoghurt drink – a redesign intended for easy recycling in line with the brand’s target of 100% recyclability by the end of 2025.
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ArticleReport: The ultimate guide to global packaging sustainability regulation in 2025
Packaging Europe members may already be aware of the previous guide to global plastics regulation we published last year. This year’s report again explores how plastic regulation continues to evolve but opens up the field to include all materials and formats.
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ArticleWaitrose tracks and traces plastic packaging waste with Polytag’s UV tags
Waitrose has become the newest member of Polytag’s Ecotrace Programme, which identifies and captures data on single-use plastic packaging throughout the recycling stream using invisible UV Tag technology.
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ArticleDataLase and TamperTech collaborate on tamper-evident tape technology
DataLase and TamperTech have joined forces to incorporate DataLase’s photonic printing technology into tamper tape, aiming to provide security, authentication and tracking in a single solution.
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ArticleBiodegradable mulching films leach fewer microplastics in open-field testing
Sirmax Group’s certified biodegradable plastic mulching films have reportedly lowered micro-bioplastic concentration in agricultural soil during open-field testing with the University of Turin.
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ArticleHow to build a packaging business with growth potential
The PPWR is clearly presenting EU packaging businesses with plenty of challenges – but why don’t we talk more about the potential upsides? In this article, Anna Perlina, sustainable packaging consultant at Integrity Solutions, explains how new EU regulations can be used to grow your packaging business.