As 2024 draws to a close, we’re spotlighting this year’s most influential stories in packaging—from the conclusion of the PPWR process to major brand owners changing their sustainability objectives. Take a look at our roundup for a comprehensive review of the developments that shaped the industry over the past 12 months.
Report: How are the top brands progressing on packaging sustainability?
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s most recent Global Commitment Progress report was a chance to evaluate how far the packaging industry has come in its voluntary efforts to achieve a circular economy for plastics. In this report, we put the focus specifically on the progress made by FMCGs – and discuss the next steps.
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Label-free Sprite and Sprite Zero bottles trialled by Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is temporarily removing the labels from its Sprite and Sprite Zero on-the-go bottles to trial label-free packaging in hopes of reducing plastic waste.
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The ultimate guide to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in 2024
Last December, we brought you a comprehensive rundown of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s development throughout 2023. Now we’ve passed the halfway mark of 2024, and there are further developments to record. In this edition of the Brief, we catch our readers up to speed with the legislation as it stands, and how the industry has responded.
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Reuse vs. single use – which is better for the environment?
What has a lower environmental impact – single-use packaging, or reusable alternatives? In this edition of The Brief, we take a look at the Nordic Co-operation’s in-depth investigation into disposable versus washable food and e-commerce packaging, before extending our query into the healthcare sector.
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Winners of the Sustainability Awards 2024 announced!
It’s that time of year again! At last night’s sold-out awards dinner full of industry leaders, the winners of the Sustainability Awards 2024 – the “Nobel Prize” for sustainable packaging innovations – were announced.
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Berry and Amcor to merge with an all-stock transaction
Amcor and Berry Global (Berry) have announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which Amcor and Berry will combine in an all-stock transaction.
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Unilever’s packaging sustainability goals get a major reality check
Unilever – one of the world’s largest FMCG brands – recently made a number of major updates to its packaging sustainability objectives. Why has this move caused so much controversy, what does it actually mean in practice, and could it signal change across the rest of the packaging value chain?
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All shareholders approve International Paper’s acquisition of DS Smith
Shareholders from both companies have approved International Paper’s acquisition of DS Smith, with the combination still expected to close in Q4 2024.
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