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ArticleNew household recycling rules come into force across England
From this Tuesday, households across England are under new rules for sorting their recycling and waste, aiming to clear up confusion and enable consistent, streamlined collections.
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ArticleEgg-sploring the Easter packaging landscape in 2026
With Easter fast approaching, Packaging Europe takes a look at the packaging landscape this holiday season, from recycled and recyclable formats to creative campaigns; and weighs up the challenges, including high prices and increased waste.
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ArticleAlfilpack develops mono-material packaging to protect bike parts during transit
Alfilpack has revealed its mono-material solution designed for the logistics and distribution of stationary bikes weighing around 55 kg, said to ‘significantly reduce’ the packaging breakage rate.
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ArticleA look at the ‘timeless art’ of the hamper with Fortnum & Mason
Fortnum & Mason’s hampers are iconic across the globe, and immediately communicate quality, craftsmanship, and expert curation to consumers. But what goes into creating them, and how is the company tackling sustainability issues? Speaking from London Packaging Week, Yvonne Isherwood, Head of Product and Packaging Design at Fortnum & Mason, tells us more.
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ArticleAmcor invests in PPWR-compliant airless dispensing system
Amcor has announced its investment in developing a new airless dispensing system for beauty and personal care brands, said to be compliant with the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation and provide greater flexibility and ‘outstanding’ consumer experience.
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ArticleOver 3 billion PET bottles and aluminium cans returned through Swedish DRS in 2025
According to Sweden’s deposit return system (DRS) operator Returpack/Pantamera, over 3 billion PET bottles and aluminium cans were returned through the country’s DRS in 2025, 130 million more than the previous year.
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ArticleDom Pérignon offers hidden message personalization
Champagne house Dom Pérignon has introduced a hidden message personalization option developed by drinks design agency Knockout, featuring a concealed shield which reveals the message during opening.
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ArticleWhat are the next steps for reusable packaging in retail?
In its latest report, the U.S. Plastics Pact sets out its vision for a successful reuse system in retail: a return-on-the-go model for food, home, and personal care products, starting in regions with existing reuse infrastructure.
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ArticleBioPak and Everest launch FSC-certified paper ice cream cups
BioPak and Australian ice-cream company Everest have teamed up on a nationwide rollout of FSC-certified paper ice cream cups, aiming to deliver the same ‘premium quality and craftsmanship’ with a reduced environmental footprint.
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Article20 million coffee pods returned to Asda stores through recycling scheme
Asda claims that 20 million coffee pods have been returned to its stores as part of Podback’s recycling scheme, with over 250,000 Podback bags received via Asda’s toYou counters since January 2025.
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ArticlePulPac, Future Materials and Yoik to develop moulded fibre snus can
PulPac, Future Materials Sweden and Yoik AB have teamed up on a fibre-based snus can concept for Yoik’s Helwit brand, made using PulPac’s Dry Moulded Fiber material and designed for the smokeless tobacco segment.
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ArticleBoots offers recycling scheme incentive in line with Global Recycling Day
Boots has announced that customers can claim £5 worth of Boots Advantage Card Points through its existing recycling scheme, using its app and in-store drop off points, coinciding with Global Recycling Day on 18th March.
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ArticleClean Cult introduces new cleaning scents in paper cartons
Clean Cult has released new and returning scents across its laundry detergent, dish soap, and hand soap portfolios, packaged in paper-based cartons and available on Amazon.
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Article‘Impossible’ Chupa Chups packaging promotes new, ‘easier-to-open’ wrapper
To market the launch of its ‘easier-to-open’ wrapper, Chupa Chups has unveiled the ‘final boss’ of lollipop packaging – described as blade-proof, fireproof, and capable of withstanding 1000kg before it cracks.
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ArticleAmcor and Mondelēz wrap Cadbury Mini Eggs in 65% recycled plastic
Mondelēz International has collaborated with Amcor to wrap Cadbury’s 31.9g, 74g and 256g Mini Eggs bags in 65% certified recycled plastic packaging for Easter, allocated through a mass balance approach.
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ArticleHow does switching to paper-based packaging impact neurodiverse shoppers?
With many companies moving from plastic packaging to paper-based alternatives in a bid to improve recyclability, the move also brings changes in how the packaging looks, feels and sounds, which can have a stronger impact on neurodiverse shoppers. PRS IN VIVO managing director Patrick Young and strategic market researcher Haneefa Buckley share their thoughts on this topic.
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ArticleQuadpack unveils wooden beauty packaging collection
Quadpack has revealed its BeautyWood 2026 packaging collection, featuring refillable jars, lipsticks and compacts made with its Woodacity mono-material closure systems that function without plastic or other secondary materials.
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ArticleWine and spirits served in Frugalpac’s paper bottles for live music events
Mother of Pearl Vodka will serve drinks in Frugalpac’s paper bottles for live events at Suncorp Stadium, including concerts by Lady Gaga, Ed Sheeran and ACDC – eventually aiming for low-carbon wine and spirit bottles at the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032.
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ArticleFlyeralarm brings 1 million shipping boxes into reusable system
Online print shop Flyeralarm has collaborated with packaging return network Reuse.Me to bring approximately 1 million A4 shipping boxes into its closed loop system, aiming to keep the packaging in circulation several times before it is recycled.
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ArticleLindal Group reveals new actuators for personal, health and homecare
Lindal Group has unveiled its Snap, Luna and Matteo actuator solutions designed to expand its portfolio across healthcare, personal care and homecare applications, including nasal formulations and aluminum spray cans.