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         Article ArticleMcDonald’s Japan ditches paper straws for ‘strawless’ rPET lids – and moreMcDonald’s Japan will replace its paper straws with ‘strawless’ rPET lids, transport food in 95% biomass plastic, and pack its Happy Meal toys in FSC-certified paper bags, all in hopes of avoiding 6,600 tons of virgin plastic annually. 
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         Podcast PodcastSustainability Perspectives: Fit for future packaging with inks and coatingsAhead of Packaging Europe’s Sustainable Packaging Summit in Utrecht, Siegwerk’s team of experts, Disha, Strategy and Program Manager - Circular Economy; Sarah Mah, Senior Global Sustainability Manager; Gilles Le Moigne, Head of BU CE Coatings; and Belal Habib, Head of Global Brand Owner Collaboration, explore how packaging can meet growing sustainability ambitions, transparency requirements and evolving market demands and the role inks and coatings can play in this process. 
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         Article ArticleHenkel launches RecycLab in China to evaluate adhesive solutions for recyclingHenkel has announced the opening of its Packaging RecycLab in Shanghai, China, designed to evaluate how adhesive solutions can ‘drive innovation in packaging recycling and accelerate the transition to a circular economy’. 
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         Article ArticleSquare-shaped bottle developed by Sidel for nitrogen-dosed waterSidel has revealed Nitro Square, a square-shaped, rPET-compatible bottle for still water with liquid nitrogen dosing – apparently reaching an hourly output of 2,600 bottles per mould on Sidel machinery. 
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         Article ArticleGreiner and Air Up present refillable bottle that flavours water with scentsGreiner Packaging and Air Up’s leak-proof, refillable Click Bottle uses scent-based pods to add flavour to plain water without sugar, additives or calories. It is hoped to promote healthy hydration and complement active lifestyles. 
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         Article ArticleRoyal Unibrew and Faerch’s recyclable cups achieve 97% return rate at Danish festivalRoyal Unibrew and Faerch have collaborated on cups made from recycled PET, processed back into food-grade material after use and said to have achieved a 97% return rate at Smukfest 2025 in Denmark. 
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         Article ArticleEurostat data reveals over 79 million tonnes of packaging waste generated in EUEurostat has published data revealing that 79.7 million tonnes of packaging waste were generated in the EU in 2023, equivalent to 177.8 kg per inhabitant. While this is a reduction of 8.7 kg per capita compared with 2022, the figure remains 21.2 kg higher than in 2013. 
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         Article ArticleReusable cups at large venues claim to avoid 20 million single-use plasticsReusable packaging provider r.World claims its reverse logistics and sanitizing solutions have kept 20 million single-use cups and foodware items out of landfills and avoided the production of over 110 tons of plastics. 
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         Article ArticlePushing what’s possible in mechanical recycling: A conversation with P&G’s Lee Ellen DrechslerAt K 2025, P&G unveiled an innovation in mechanical recycling developed in collaboration with Lindner - Flexloop. The new process uses a solvent-based extraction process to remove impurities, odours, adhesives and printing inks from used plastic packs. Packaging Europe’s Elisabeth Skoda sat down with Lee Ellen Drechsler, Senior Vice President for Research and Development at P&G to discuss the recent launch, developments in mechanical recycling especially in the area of flexibles and the company’s sustainability pledges. 
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         Article ArticleAmcor launches new APET-based thermoformed trays and rollstockAmcor has announced the launch of AmSecure thermoformed trays and rollstock, a new part of its HealthCare portfolio. 
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         Article ArticlePathways to lower emissions and full circularity in aluminium packagingAt drinktec 2025, Ball showcased circular aluminium packaging solutions from cans to bottles as well as focusing on consumer experience, design and personalization. At the event, Elisabeth Skoda spoke to Dr Mandy Glew, President, Beverage Packaging EMEA, discussing carbon emissions, sourcing, circularity, regulation, innovation perspectives for packaging and more. 
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         Article ArticleRecyclable label, sleeve, pouch and lid portfolio for dairy packs revealedCCL Label has unveiled a portfolio of labels, sleeves, pouches, and lids for dairy packaging, collectively designed for existing recycling streams with the aim of Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) compliance. 
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         Article ArticlePapkot claims to cut fibre costs by 20% with new processing aidsPapkot has unveiled its new Papkot PA category of mineral-based Processing Aids, said to enable up to 20% reduction in material usage while achieving performance equivalent to traditional fibre-based containers. 
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         Article ArticleDS Smith and Queen Flowers utilize fibre-based packaging for retail outlet bouquetsDS Smith and Queen Flowers have collaborated to create a recyclable bouquet box to sit alongside the brand’s traditional packaging in retail stores and outlets. 
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         Article ArticleMondi develops lightweight banana box through value chain collaborationMondi has developed an innovative banana box packaging solution that it says is 10% lighter than a previous solution, while being made with roughly 40% recycled fibre. 
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         Article ArticleAmcor provides mono-polypropylene refill stick for Cut By Fred’s shampooCut By Fred’s Detox Stick Shampoo is now packaged in Amcor’s refillable, mono-polypropylene Exclusive stick; the partners aim for a straightforward, hygienic, and mess-free refill process, as well as recyclability at end-of-life. 
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         Article ArticleThe Microsoft approach to packaging accessibilityAs Senior Creative Director of Packaging Design and Content Development at Microsoft, Marshall has spent decades shaping how one of the world’s most influential brands thinks about packaging: not merely as a container, but as an extension of empathy, understanding, and access. 
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         Article ArticleThe problem with Extended Producer ResponsibilityMore than a decade into Extended Producer Responsibility implementation across Canadian provinces, program costs have ballooned, while recycling rates have flatlined or even declined. Why has this happened, and what lessons can European countries learn as they look to implement their own PPWR-mandated EPR schemes? 
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         Article ArticleRethinking the consumer: The rise of solo livingAs an industry, we pride ourselves on anticipating consumer needs. We have repeatedly and successfully innovated around safety, light-weighting, and recyclability. But there is one important societal shift that remains underexplored: the rise of solo living. Dr. Igor Popovic, Managing Director Packaging Solutions at Van De Velde Packaging, takes a closer look. 
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         Article ArticleWRAP reveals UK Packaging Pact to drive systems, investments and dataWRAP has announced the UK Packaging Pact, a ten-year agreement seeking to avoid virgin materials, boost recyclability and recycled content, upscale reuse and refill, improve traceability, and more. 
 
 



