All Reuse articles
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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.
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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?