All Reuse articles
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ArticleBacardi backs refill technology over single-use glass
Bacardi and ecoSPIRITS have agreed to continue a collaboration that aims to integrate reusable and refillable dispensing systems across its alcoholic beverage portfolio.
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ArticleHow to advance the PACK Act for consistent on-pack labelling claims
An upcoming hearing on the Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act could establish consistent standards for recyclable, compostable, and reusable packaging claims across America. AMERIPEN president Lynn Dyer walks us through what businesses need to know about the legislation, why it matters, and what we can do to support the Act’s implementation.
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ArticleHow are big brands working with plastic packaging in 2026?
How are household brands using or reducing plastic packaging – and what does it say about brand sentiment on the whole? We take a closer look at the five biggest brands by sales – Nestlé, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and Coca-Cola – to discover their attitudes ...
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Article‘Pocket-sized’ reusable coffee cup lid to tackle plastic waste on the go
Made from recycled plastic and tasteless food-grade silicone, Lydy is a reusable lid intended for use with on-the-go coffee cups to keep single-use plastic out of landfills.
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ArticleHow Swiss packaging law compares to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
Switzerland has just published its new Ordinance on Packaging. How does it compare to the European Union’s approach?
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ArticlePlastic on EU markets grew by 11% between 2011 and 2025, study suggests
Research from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre indicates that plastic quantities rose by 11% across select European countries between 2011 and 2025 – the only material to demonstrate an upward trend.
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ArticleSwitzerland updates packaging law with minimum recycling rates and more
The Federal Council of the Swiss Confederation has revealed a new ordinance for packaging, mandating minimum recycling rates of 55% for plastic packaging and 70% for beverage cartons.
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ArticleCoffee roaster pilots reusable plastic buckets from Jokey and circolution
Jokey and circolution are working alongside Kaffee Braun to pilot reusable polypropylene buckets for industrial applications – designed to be stacked, reused in high circulation volumes, and recycled at end-of-life.
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ArticleMars designs 67% of packaging for recycling, reuse or compost in latest report
In its latest sustainability report, Mars claims that over 67% of its consumer-facing packaging is designed to be reusable, recyclable or compostable – and reiterates industry-wide challenges with infrastructural limitations and access to food-safe recyclate.
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ArticleLola Valentina implements FedEx and Returnity’s reusable packaging system
Design firm and linen rental company Lola Valentina, based in Chicago, USA, has implemented the reusable packaging system developed by FedEx and Returnity to ship products within existing parcel workflows, integrated into the FedEx network.
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ArticleRetailers recommend grace period and clarification as PPWR approaches
Led by EuroCommerce, retailers and wholesalers have urged EU Environmental Ministers to enforce a twelve-month grace period and further clarification surrounding upcoming legal deadlines under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
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ArticleWhy brands are integrating sustainability into other business operations
Why are so many big brands integrating their sustainability roles into other business operations – and what does that mean for packaging initiatives going forward?
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ArticleCompass Group and Cauli expand reusable smart food and drink system
Compass Group UK & Ireland has announced it is expanding the deployment of Cauli’s technology-based reusable food and drink system, with each piece of packaging said to be reusable up to 400 times.
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ArticleDS Smith supports fast track initiative for reusable e-commerce packaging in France
In collaboration with Re-Zip and the Raja Group, DS Smith has announced its support of the Reuse Fast Track initiative, aiming to develop a reusable fibre-based packaging solution with French e-commerce manufacturers and suppliers.
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ArticleKFC and Pizza Hut’s packaging progress revealed in parent company's report
From Pizza Hut implementing recycled polypropylene into its wing bowls to KFC investing in reuse models, Yum! Brands’ latest sustainability report details the packaging progress of multiple fast food giants – but reveals ‘limitations’ in its data and transparency.
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ArticleCarrefour sets out plan to avoid 5,000 tons of plastic and lower product prices
Carrefour plans to eliminate 5,000 tons of plastic from its packaging by removing excess material, introducing paper-based and reusable formats, and offering deposit-return products, with all savings used to lower product costs.
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ArticleHébert Group and Andritz upscale Dry Molded Fiber tray and lid production
PulPac licensee Hébert Group has partnered with Andritz to scale up production of Dry Molded Fiber trays and lids, aiming for water- and energy-efficient manufacturing that uses renewable or recycled fibres.
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PodcastWhat can we learn from the Petaluma Reusable Cup project? With Closed Loop Partners’ Carolina Lobel
What can we learn from city-scale reuse pilots? In our latest Packaging Europe podcast, Victoria Hattersley spoke with Carolina Lobel, Senior Director at the Closed Lop Center for the Circular Economy, about the findings from the Petaluma Reusable Cup project and what new reuse projects the consortium has in the pipeline.
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ArticleL’Oréal upscales reuse awareness campaign into new brands and products
L’Oréal Groupe has launched the third edition of its #JoinTheRefillMovement campaign, offering new refillable formats and refill machinery in a bid to help consumers close the value-action gap.
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ArticleDiving deeper into the EU's latest guidance on the PPWR
On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in practice.