All Reuse articles – Page 2
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ArticleNew European Reuse Alliance reveals Reuse Champions winners
The New European Reuse Alliance (New ERA) has announced the first recipients of its Reuse Champions Award, a new annual event celebrating individuals whose ‘leadership, persistence and measurable impact’ are helping to advance reuse across Europe.
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ArticleTOMRA installs cup return machines at German train station
TOMRA Reuse has announced the installation of two return machines at Freiburg Central Station in Germany, integrating automated returns into the city’s existing reusable system.
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ArticleMeadow launches wall-mounted dispenser for personal care products
Swedish packaging company Meadow has introduced its MEADOW KAPSUL SleeveLock solution, a wall-mounted dispenser system for personal care products designed for hospitality sector applications such as hotels and spas.
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ArticleStartup raises €1.3 million to expand digital deposit system in European market
Startup Borro states it has raised €1.3 million from investors to expand its digital deposit system for reusable cups further into the Netherlands, Germany and France this summer.
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ArticleWhat makes the best deposit return schemes successful?
TOMRA has outlined the five key factors behind the world’s highest-performing deposit return schemes (DRS) for drinks container recycling and noted increasing public and policy demand to address plastic pollution, slow rising recycling costs and move towards circular economy models.
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ArticleReturnity offers free reusable box pilot for B2B shippers
For a limited time, Returnity has announced that it is offering a free pilot programme for qualified B2B shippers operating repeatable distribution and replenishment flows, aiming to combat increasing prices for corrugated packaging.
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ArticlePreparing for PPWR without waiting for every detail
Businesses must comply with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation from August 2026 – regardless of any gaps that remain.
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ArticleAmcor to continue producing refillable containers for Ocado Retail
Amcor has stated it will continue to produce bespoke containers for the Refill Coalition’s ongoing work with Ocado Retail, allowing online orders for products such as pasta, rice and washing liquid to be delivered in refillable packaging.
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ArticleWhy convenience is crucial for deposit return scheme success
Most consumers say they want to support recycling efforts, but what happens when participation doesn’t match intention? Marius Fraurud, head of TOMRA Collection, discusses why convenience is critical in terms of increasing participation in deposit return schemes.
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ArticleCircular&Co and The British Library team up for returnable cup scheme
Circular&Co has partnered with The British Library to implement Tap&Reuse, a zero-deposit system designed to replace single-use cups with cups that can be reused up to 1,000 times.
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ArticleClosed-loop system for 100% recycled plastic reusable cups to be implemented at Eurovision
Borouge International (formerly Borealis), OMV, Greiner Packaging and event supplier Altstoff Recycling Austria (ARA) have teamed up to create a closed-loop system for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, with 100,000 reusable cups made from 100% recycled plastic due to be used on-site.
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ArticleAldi, Lidl and Albert Heijn among retailers piloting reuse for mushrooms
Fost Plus is helping Albert Heijn, Aldi, Carrefour, Colruyt, Delhaize, and Lidl pilot reusable packaging for mushrooms in line with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s upcoming ban on single-use plastics for fresh produce.
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ArticleTosca and Cabka design recycled plastic pallet for safe, clean reuse in EU
Tosca and Cabka have developed a new circular pallet made from 100% recycled plastic, designed to be safe to use, easy to clean, and compatible with automated pallet handling equipment across Europe.
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ArticleBusinesses including IKEA, SAP and Lego call on European Commission for ‘ambitious’ Circular Economy Act
Businesses including IKEA, SAP and Lego have written to the European Commission regarding the upcoming EU Circular Economy Act (CEA), calling for a European single market that allows circular solutions to scale by aligning regulatory requirements.
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ArticleRefillable cosmetic pack with one-handed ‘thumb-swipe’ closure revealed
Yonwoo presents Acto, a cosmetic pack with a thumb-swipe opening for convenient, one-handed dispensing – and a refill mechanism to reduce plastic waste.
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ArticleRefillable laundry detergent dispenser tackles waste through 'self-care ritual'
Ripl Efek’s refillable laundry detergent dispenser – comprising a stainless-steel vessel and an aluminium refill canister – is designed to tackle packaging waste, keep formulas away from plastics, and turn the refill process into an ‘intentional self-care ritual’.
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ArticleReuse pilot targets takeaway and grocery foods in European supermarkets
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and the University of Vaasa are advancing their reuse pilot for takeaway and grocery packaging, designed to be ‘as easy as buying a ready meal’ in European supermarkets.
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ArticleThe Greggs approach to recyclability, reduction, lightweighting and more
According to its latest sustainability report, Greggs fell short of its 25% lightweighting target for packaging in 2025; yet it has shifted its focus towards easier-to-recycle materials, and has apparently achieved 100% recyclable own-brand packaging, minus its hot drink cups.
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ArticleHow the EU is explaining the PPWR to consumers
The European Commission has published a fact sheet to help consumers understand the aims and implications of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. We examine how the document explains the legislation’s impact on the general public and addresses financial and practical concerns.
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ArticleEgg-sploring the Easter packaging landscape in 2026
With Easter fast approaching, Packaging Europe takes a look at the packaging landscape this holiday season, from recycled and recyclable formats to creative campaigns; and weighs up the challenges, including high prices and increased waste.