All Reuse articles
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ArticleTOMRA introduces small-format reverse vending machine
The company’s space-saving reverse vending machine can handle PET plastic and metal cans and sets out to enable an automated return process for retailers with limited space.
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ArticleScaling reuse: What have we learned from city-scale pilots?
With market penetration of reuse still relatively low, at ~20%, what does it take to move reuse from an individual-business initiative to a functioning city-scale system, and what can cities learn from the successes and failures of recent pilots?
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ArticleTap&Reuse reusable cup scheme nominated for environmental contribution award
Circular&Co and the University of Chichester’s Tap&Reuse scheme for reusable cups – reported to have prevented the use of 28,000+ disposable cups so far – has been nominated for a Times Higher Education Award.
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ArticleInside the single-use cup investigation that put McDonald’s in hot water
The Fair Resource Foundation filed an enforcement request against McDonald’s Netherlands for breaking Dutch law and serving single-use cups to dine on-site. It resulted in a penalty notice.
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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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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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ArticleMcDonald’s receives penalty notice for serving single-use cups on-site
McDonald’s Netherlands has received a penalty notice and must stop serving disposable cups for on-site dining after the Fair Resource Foundation filed an enforcement request with the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate.
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ArticleElopak on the rise of paper-based packaging in home and personal care
Home and personal care brands are starting to embrace paper-based packaging in response to regulatory developments and consumer demand. In this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series, Dirk Endlich, Vice President P2C Division at Elopak, provides deeper insight into this shift – and makes the case for Elopak’s D-PAK™ carton as an effective solution.
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ArticleReuseabox partners with Faith In Nature to reuse over 13,000 boxes annually
Natural beauty company Faith In Nature is sending its excess cardboard packaging to Reuseabox in a bid to reuse over 13,000 boxes and save 12 tonnes of CO2e emissions every year.
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ArticlePPWR compliance: are we stopping too early?
If PPWR forces us to rethink packaging anyway, why stop at compliance? Peter Stael, owner and partner at Across-Consult, explores the possibilities of going beyond the legal minimum and giving every pack its own traceable identity.
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ArticleThe RTD pack that is made to be kept
Kocktail recently launched an innovative new pack featuring a peel-off metal lid that reveals a ready-to-drink cocktail in an attractive, reusable glass. One of the company’s co-founders, Emil Stickland, tells us more.
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ArticleEU Commission misses deadline to harmonize PPWR’s labelling requirements
The European Commission has missed its self-imposed deadline to harmonize the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s labelling requirements for recycled content, reusable packaging, and consumer sorting via implementing acts – potentially resulting in a time crunch for businesses to comply.
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ArticlePepsiCo reports 18% recycled content and 6% virgin plastic reduction in 2025
In its latest ESG Summary, PepsiCo claims that it incorporated 18% recycled plastic into its packaging last year and reduced its absolute tonnage of virgin plastic packaging by 6% between 2024 and 2025.
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ArticleEverything you need to know about the EU’s upcoming environmental claim law
The European Commission has published an FAQ document for the Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition, clarifying the rules around environmental claims and greenwashing that will apply from September.
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ArticleClosed Loop Center report highlights impact of design on US consumer behaviour
A new report published by the Closed Loop Center for the Circular Economy sets out a practical framework aiming to increase participation in reuse, recycling and waste reduction across the U.S. and details how design can play a major role in consumer engagement.
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ArticleWhere are we in the flexible plastic-to-paper transition?
How are the biggest names in our industry driving the transition from flexible plastics into paper-based alternatives? Reflecting on the findings of its recent report, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation highlights the progress towards improved recyclability for flexible formats, and the challenges that remain.
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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.