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ArticleINC 5.2: Chance for industry to seize ‘historic opportunity’
With talks on a global plastics treaty resuming today, Ambrogio Miserocchi, Plastic Policy Lead and Co-Lead of the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty, calls on world leaders to stay ambitious and seize a historic opportunity to deliver a robust final agreement to end plastic pollution.
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ArticleBurts Snacks cuts down on virgin plastic with 55% PCR crisp packets
Burts Snacks has implemented 55% post-consumer recycled plastic into its new crisp packets – a move expected to save around 8,000 tonnes of virgin plastic.
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ArticleBudweiser launches limited-edition cans to celebrate Lionesses Euros win
To celebrate the England Lionesses winning back-to-back European football championships, Budweiser has launched a new line of limited-edition ‘Home Again’ cans.
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ArticleCiner Glass invests €504 million into container glass facility
Ciner Glass has signed a €504 million financing agreement to develop its state-of-the-art container glass production facility in Lommel, which is set to reach a daily capacity of 1,300 tonnes once fully operational.
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ArticlePublic consultation and call for evidence launched for Circular Economy Act
The European Commission has launched a public consultation and call for evidence for its upcoming Circular Economy Act, seeking input from stakeholders and the public to understand the opportunities and bottlenecks for a circular transition.
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ArticleGlobal Plastics Treaty calls intensify as microplastics linked to health impacts
With INC-5.2 kicking off tomorrow, WWF and the University of Birmingham underline its importance by linking micro- and nanoplastics (MnPs) to various environmental and human health impacts, ranging from disrupted food production to cancer and infertility.
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ArticleSonoco provides 88% recyclable paper can for Crunchips Stackers
Sonoco has partnered with Lorenz Snack-World to provide a rigid paper can for its Crunchips Stackers snacks, designed to be easier to recycle while ensuring the quality and durability consumers expect.
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ArticleCoveris’ paper-based punnet packaging used for Metis plums
Coveris has collaborated with the Metis plums brand to debut its new LinerlessLid and punnet packaging in Tesco, aiming to align quality, environmental responsibility and consumer appeal.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2025 Finalist Interview: BOTTLESS’ refillable airless packaging system
BOTTLESS is a finalist in this year’s Sustainability Awards with its refillable Airless Pak, said to reduce plastic use by 90% and nominated in the Pre-Commercialized Driving the Circular Economy category. We spoke to CEO and founder Chiwon Yi to find out more about this innovation.
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ArticleDanone sues Chobani over alleged trademark infringement in coffee packaging
Danone is filing a lawsuit against Chobani, arguing that the company has copied the slogan and packaging colours of Danone’s ready-to-drink cold brew coffee line and infringed on its trademarks.
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ArticleWhere is P&G in the pursuit of its sustainable packaging goals?
P&G reports that it has designed 80% of its packaging for recycling or reuse and exceeded this year’s target for FSC-certified virgin paper; yet it is 29% behind its virgin plastic reduction target for 2030, leading some to doubt the feasibility of its goals.
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ArticleCadbury Bournville launches refreshed packaging design
Cadbury Bournville has revealed a new design across its range, aiming to stand out on shelf and make dark chocolate more accessible by taking a tongue-in-cheek approach to the ‘perceived pretentiousness’ often associated with dark chocolate.
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ArticlePAPACKS to debut recyclable fibre bottle at Pack Expo Las Vegas
PAPACKS plans to introduce its Fibre-Bottle to the North American marketplace at Pack Expo Las Vegas, said to be a plastic-free, fully recyclable solution suitable for replacing traditional plastic containers in a wide variety of applications.
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ArticleEuropean Carton Excellence Award is now open for public voting
Public votes are now open for this year’s European Carton Excellence Award, Pro Carton Young Designers Award, and Pro Carton Student Video Award.
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ArticleClean Cult’s aluminium homecare bottles and carton refills reach new retailer
Clean Cult’s refillable aluminium bottles and recyclable, paper-based carton refills for home cleaning products are now available at Whole Foods Market, with the partners aiming to reduce single-use plastic in the homecare category.
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ArticleStrawberries from Delhaize sold in cardboard boxes with extra QR information
Delhaize is repackaging its Belgian strawberries in cardboard boxes and intends to save 17,000kg of plastic by the end of this year, with an on-pack QR code providing further information and recipes.
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ArticleBunzl UK & Ireland and Huhtamaki provide food boxes with plant-based coating
In collaboration with plant-based materials company Xampla, Bunzl UK & Ireland has announced the addition of Huhtamaki’s Morro coated ‘Taste’ hot food boxes to its range of food service packaging.
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ArticleNavigating the PPWR – a practical guide
In June, we invited packaging consultants Anna Perlina of Integrity Solutions and Renata Daudt from Awen Packaging Consulting to share their insights on how to navigate the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations and how to take action to meet milestones and requirements in a well-attended webinar. This article outlines some of the key takeaways from the event.