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In this edition of the Brief, we delve into the correlation between the trend of collectable album ‘variants’ and their packaging waste, and consider whether our industry’s trash could become treasure for vinyl manufacturers amidst ever-increasing demand.
With just a few weeks to go until the PPWR comes into force, this report explores the regulation’s key requirements and outlines areas where uncertainty remains.
In this edition of the Brief we examine the use of packaging throughout this year’s FIFA World Cup, from limited edition packs, colour-changing beverage cans and football-themed lettuce packaging to FIFA’s recent U-turn on allowing reusable bottles within stadiums and consumer preference for plastic-free packaging.