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ArticleHow do EU packaging regulations compare with UK ones?
In this article, Kerry Stares, Partner and ESG Advisory Lead, Rory Partridge, Associate, and Lyla Gilbert, Solicitor Apprentice at law firm Charles Russell Speechlys, take a closer look at the key similarities and differences between the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, and the UK’s Producer Responsibility Organisations.
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ArticleGreyparrot secures €23M Series B funding to scale AI waste intelligence system
Greyparrot states it has raised $27 million (€23 million) in Series B funding led by investor Omar Mir to help scale its AI waste sorting technology, aiming to help avoid over one million tonnes of waste by 2030.
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ArticleHow BuzzBallz should improve the recyclability of its packaging
How could BuzzBallz, a rising star in pre-mixed cocktails, redesign its packaging for improved recyclability – and how should local recycling infrastructure evolve to improve its recycling rates? Tim Sykes makes his case.
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ArticleFootprint acquires recyclable, compostable paper cups with mineral coating
Footprint has acquired Transcend Packaging’s ‘PE-free’ hot and cold cup, lid and straw solution, designed to serve as a recyclable and home-compostable alternative to plastic-lined paper cups.
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ArticleBrand owners told not to pass PPWR reporting requirements onto suppliers
ELIPSO has cautioned major retailers and brands not to overstep the current legal framework of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation by expecting suppliers to take on excessive reporting responsibilities.
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ArticleSpecright unveils AI-powered Declaration of Conformity reporting for PPWR
Specright has developed an automated Declaration of Conformity reporting capability, designed to help companies quickly and easily source documents across workflows to comply with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
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ArticleBZERO raises €2.5 million in seed round for home-compostable film
Biomaterials startup BZERO says it has closed an oversubscribed €1.5 million seed round to accelerate commercial adoption of its home-compostable film, said to be as thin as 7 microns while having the same mechanical strength as conventional plastic.
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ArticleDraft standard for more sustainable glassmaking now open for consultation
ResponsibleGlass has published the first draft of its International Standard for Glassmaking, with its global sustainability standard, certification and labelling system now open for stakeholder consultation.
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ArticleStrengthening EPR implementation for Europe’s circular economy
EXPRA has developed a set of proposals and recommendations in hopes of ensuring that the Circular Economy Act’s Extended Producer Responsibility requirements are practical and implementable for market operators. Managing director Joachim Quoden tells us more.
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ArticleProducers and end users defined for sales and grouped packaging under PPWR
The European National Registers for Packaging (EUNR) network has released a guidance document clarifying the legal definition of a ‘producer’ and ‘end user’ under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation – including in sales and grouped packaging applications.
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ArticleDePoly unveils showcase plant for PET recycling technology
DePoly has established a showcase plant in Monthey, Switzerland for its recycling technology, said to break down PET waste into its original chemical components and recreate virgin-quality raw materials with no loss of performance, suitable for all PET applications.
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Article14 EU Member States face legal action for falling short of waste requirements
Fourteen EU Member States have received letters of formal notice and/or reasoned opinions from the European Commission for failing to meet waste recycling targets, and for not transposing elements of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive, Single-Use Plastics Directive, or Waste Framework Directive into national law.
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ArticleHow are big brands working with plastic packaging in 2026?
How are household brands using or reducing plastic packaging – and what does it say about brand sentiment on the whole? We take a closer look at the five biggest brands by sales – Nestlé, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and Coca-Cola – to discover their attitudes ...
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ArticleBusinesses continue to use less recyclable materials under EPR, data warns
89% of obligated packaging producers continue to use non-recyclable, hard-to-recycle, or mixed-rating packaging under extended producer responsibility laws, according to data from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra).
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ArticleCould European retailers pack fresh produce in banana leaves?
Retailers in Southeast Asia regularly go viral on social media for wrapping fresh produce in banana leaves. Could this approach serve as an effective solution in other global regions? Packaging Europe dives deeper in search of an answer.
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ArticleWhy investors are making the case to keep the PPWR on track
The question on everybody’s lips: should we reopen the PPWR? A coalition of financial investors recently said no.
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ArticleSensoplast acquires wood and plant-based assets from Forewood
Sensoplast has revealed it has acquired all assets of Forewood including its wood and plant-based products, aiming to deliver closures and packaging solutions for the lifestyle, cosmetics and food industries based on renewable raw materials without the use of conventional polymers.
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ArticleHow Swiss packaging law compares to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
Switzerland has just published its new Ordinance on Packaging. How does it compare to the European Union’s approach?
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ArticleCoca-Cola and Smurfit Westrock packaging targets World Cup spending spikes
Smurfit Westrock has helped Coca-Cola China develop various paper-based packaging solutions for its World Cup lineup, intended to stand out across multiple retail channels.
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ArticlePlastic on EU markets grew by 11% between 2011 and 2025, study suggests
Research from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre indicates that plastic quantities rose by 11% across select European countries between 2011 and 2025 – the only material to demonstrate an upward trend.