All Recyclability articles
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ArticleAll-plastic cosmetic pump from Aptar Beauty targets full recyclability
Aptar Beauty’s new, all-plastic cosmetic pump is designed to withstand e-commerce deliveries and maximize recyclability in hair and body care applications.
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ArticleRecyclable pizza packaging keeps deliveries hot and showcases dine-in food
Klöckner Pentaplast has unveiled a recyclable packaging solution that keeps pizzas warm in delivery applications while also serving as an attractive dine-in format.
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ArticleSmol and Pulpex launch pulp fibre laundry detergent bottle
Smol has teamed up with Pulpex to launch a laundry detergent bottle made from pulp fibre.
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ArticleBower Collective and Kelpi unveil paper sachet for liquids with biobased coating
Kelpi and Bower Collective have launched a recyclable paper sachet for liquid products that uses a biobased coating made from renewably sourced seaweed.
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ArticleSustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Plastipak’s PET oxygen barrier technology
Plastipak is a finalist in the Circular Plastics category of this year’s Sustainability Awards with its O2Blox PET oxygen barrier technology, said to be compatible with PET recycling systems and support bottle-to-bottle recycling. We asked Plastipak’s director of International Packaging Development, Miguel Vieira, a few questions to find out more about this entry.
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ArticleUnilever, P&G, Nestlé and more join recyclable, flexible paper consortium
Unilever, Nestlé, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive, and Mars are founding members of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s new PaperFlex Consortium, which aims to drive innovation in recyclable and biodegradable paper-based flexible packaging.
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ArticleStahl introduces PPWR-compliant metallic coatings
Global specialty coatings provider Stahl has unveiled its Senoprint portfolio of metallic coatings, aiming to reduce waste and align with regulations including the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
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ArticleLocal associations support dropping mandatory plastic bottle deposit in France
France Urbaine, l’Association des Maires de France, Intercommunalités de France and the Cercle National du Recyclage praise the decision to scrap a mandatory deposit return system for plastic bottles in France, instead supporting such measures as extended producer responsibility and more funding for waste management services.
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ArticleSun Chemical unveils direct food contact ink and water-based green pigment
Sun Chemical reveals its new direct food contact sheetfed ink for folding carton alongside a green pigment for its water-based ink portfolio – both designed to help brands comply with EU sustainability and food safety requirements.
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ArticleSüdpack unveils mono-PP pouch solution for yoghurt drink market
Südpack has launched a recyclable, mono-material polypropylene (PP) flexible pouch aimed at the drinkable yoghurt market.
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ArticleAliplast recycles over 90% of Cantina Pizzolato’s flexible plastic from wine
Aliplast and Cantina Pizzolato report that they recovered and recycled over 90% of the plastic films used to package and transport wine in 2025, contributing to the development of a circular production model.
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ArticleSealed aluminium foil excluded from EU’s tethered lid requirements
The European Commission has updated its single-use plastic guidelines to clarify that aluminium foil lids sealed onto a plastic beverage container are excluded from tethering requirements.
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ArticlePET beverage can with EcoFloat sleeve revealed by ALPLA and CCL Label
ALPLA and CCL Label have developed a stackable, recyclable PET beverage can with a full-body shrink sleeve – designed to be a ‘quickly scalable’ alternative to aluminium cans.
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ArticleFrance drops mandatory bottle deposit system in favour of voluntary schemes
France has decided against a mandatory deposit system for plastic bottles and recommends that towns and cities set up voluntary schemes, Reuters reports.
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ArticleIs it time to replace plastic cases for video games?
Recycling experts at BusinessWaste.co.uk are urging video game publishers to reconsider using full-size plastic cases as the industry increasingly replaces physical discs with download codes.
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ArticleStudy finds European consumers actively separate packaging components for recycling
A study conducted by Smurfit Westrock Bag-in-Box across Belgium, France, Germany and Sweden found that consumers across Europe are actively separating Bag-in-Box packaging components for recycling, helping to ensure the materials can be directed into the appropriate recycling streams.
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ArticleNew Zealand government to launch nationwide farm plastics recycling scheme
The New Zealand government has announced plans for a nationwide Rural Recycling Scheme for farm plastics starting in March next year, due to expand recycling and recovery of agrichemical containers, bale wrap and silage sheet with a new take-back system.
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ArticleSelf-cooling can chills drinks at the push of a button and remains recyclable
deltaH Innovation’s self-cooling beverage can is designed to chill drinks at the push of a button while remaining both cost-effective and recyclable.
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Sponsored ContentH.B. Fuller expands Gel-Tac™ microsphere technology production in Europe
In the latest edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series, we speak with H.B. Fuller’s Europe business manager Timo Gratilow and senior application specialist Jeff Burrington about the localization of Gel-Tac™ microsphere adhesive production at the company’s Pianezze facility, and their perspectives on the opportunities shaping the future of microsphere adhesive technology.
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ArticleIndorama Ventures and Rebhan reveal ‘glass-like’ PET cosmetics packaging
Indorama Ventures and Rebhan have partnered to develop ‘glass-like’ PET bottles for the beauty and personal care market, aiming to combine luxury aesthetics with enhanced recyclability.