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ArticleCould flexible plastics be replaced with paper?
Earlier this year the Ellen MacArthur Foundation released a report that recommended paper solutions as an alternative to flexible plastic packaging. In a recent conversation with Laura Smith, Programme Manager for Plastics and Packaging at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, we unpacked and examined the key findings of the report.
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ArticleMcKinsey recommends AI as a tool to tackle costs at pulp and paper mills
In its latest insights article, McKinsey & Company makes the case for using AI to stage cross-functional interventions and bring down the total cost baseline at pulp and paper packaging mills.
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ArticleSpotlighting PPWR, innovations and AI at Sustainable Packaging Summit 2026
The Sustainable Packaging Summit is returning to the Jaarbeurs Event & Exhibition Centre, Utrecht, on 10 – 12 November 2026 – complete with another jam-packed agenda covering all things sustainable packaging.
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ArticleLight-shielding paper pillow packs hide rare trading cards before opening
Toppan has designed its recyclable, paper-based pillow packaging to achieve a 98% light-shielding rate for trading card packets, preventing consumers from identifying rare cards before opening.
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ArticleDutch companies conclude compostable coffee capsule project
The Clean Cups project, aiming to develop a home-compostable coffee capsule for Nespresso systems, has officially been completed – but is not expected to be commercialized due to market and regulatory conditions.
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ArticlePR3 alliance unveils global reusable packaging symbol
PR3: The Global Alliance to Advance Reuse has revealed a new global symbol designed to identify reusable packaging and reuse systems worldwide, selected after global market testing involving 1,275 respondents across 17 countries.
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ArticleEU Commission withdraws detailed opinion on German packaging law
The European Commission has withdrawn its detailed opinion regarding Germany’s draft Packaging Law Implementation Act, allowing it to enter into force alongside the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
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ArticleHow the EU’s PET market fares through war, law, costs and more
Amidst geopolitical tensions, soaring prices and evolving legislation, what is the current outlook for the PET industry?
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ArticleVetropack creates ‘Europe’s lightest Rhinewine bottle’
Glass packaging manufacturer Vetropack has launched two new innovations: a lightweight 0.75 litre that claims to be the lightest bottle of its kind in Europe, and a reusable Rhinewine bottle.
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ArticleIs this the worst packaging?
The Australian Marine Conservation Society, the Plastic Free Foundation and WWF Australia have worked together to find the “worst” and “best” packaging in Australia through the Unpackit Awards.
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ArticleFIFA bans reusable bottles from stadiums during World Cup matches
FIFA has made a last-minute decision to ban reusable bottles in stadiums during the World Cup 2026, sparking debate over whether fan safety is coming second to shareholder profit.
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ArticleColour-changing Pepsi cans offer football fans the chance to win prizes
PepsiCo has kicked off a football-themed brand campaign with limited-edition thermochromic cans that change colour at the ‘optimal’ drinking temperature and give fans the chance to win exclusive prizes.
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ArticleNew report outlines European and Russian roundwood supply outlook
A new report, “Global Softwood Roundwood Supply Outlook – Europe & Russia”, examines the different market conditions and long-term outlook for the different regions, detailing challenges and opportunities
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ArticleJus-Rol unveils refreshed packaging design
Ireland and the UK’s best-selling pastry dough brand, Jus-Rol, has unveiled a new visual identity for its chilled, ‘Ready to Create’, and frozen product packaging.
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ArticleSOMIC at interpack 2026
SOMIC showcased a comprehensive portfolio of shelf‑ready carton packaging solutions at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, addressing needs from entry-level automation to high-performance operations. The company emphasized matching machine selection to format variety, required performance, and future packaging strategies, collaborating closely with users to define the right approach.
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ArticleCanovation and CANPACK to bring resealable aluminium cans to pilot lines
Canovation and CANPACK are joining forces to advance CanReseal – an end seal system for resealable aluminium cans – towards commercial readiness and pilot-scale deployment.
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ArticleCoalition of 200 companies urges EU Commission not to reopen the PPWR
200 companies have signed a joint call urging the European Commission not to reopen the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation – instead ensuring its ‘timely and effective’ implementation through secondary legislation.
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ArticlePrism reveals fully recyclable sleeve solution for kefir drinks
Prism eLogistics has unveiled a fully recyclable sleeve for kefir brand Bio&Me, said to be the ‘first of its kind’ in the dairy category.
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ArticleMondi introduces wet wipe packaging with 35% PCR content
Mondi has launched its re/loop FlowWrap solution for wet wipe packaging, containing 35% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content and aiming to replace non-recyclable laminates for applications requiring a customizable barrier.
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ArticleOn-pack icons help Albert Heijn shoppers avoid food waste and extend shelf life
Over 50% of Albert Heijn’s own-brand packaging now displays a ‘look, smell, taste’ or hand icon to differentiate between best-before and use-by dates, tackle unnecessary food waste, and help consumers save money.