All Sustainability articles – Page 3
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives: PPWR and more – how to stay on track with data
Having your data in order is the foundation of ensuring compliance with EPR, PPWR and other packaging regulations. Vivian Loftin, co-founder at Recyda, discusses the importance of data, requirements, data gaps, challenges, common misunderstandings and solutions with Elisabeth Skoda.
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ArticleIs the PPWR about to change?
Rumours are circulating that discussions to reopen the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation as part of the upcoming Environmental Simplification Package may currently be taking place.
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ArticleFEVE CEOs call for simpler PPWR packaging minimisation rules
The CEOs of the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE) have written to the European Commission calling for a technical adjustment to the new packaging minimisation requirements of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) through the upcoming Environmental Omnibus or other legal tools.
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ArticleGreiner layers recycled polystyrene into yoghurt cups for 10% CO2 reduction
Greiner Packaging will integrate mechanically recycled polystyrene into its K3 cups – a move set to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 10% compared to previous K3 multipack cups.
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ArticleWhat COP30 revealed about climate progress in packaging and beyond
In the aftermath of climate negotiations at COP30, we delve into the implications of its ‘global mutirão’ text and other measures – and consider the pattern of national attitudes revealed across sustainability interventions, including the ongoing development of a Global Plastics Treaty.
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ArticleHas the ‘strawless’ McDonald’s lid hit the functional-sustainable sweet spot?
Earlier this month, McDonald’s Japan revealed that it would replace paper straws with a ‘strawless’ rPET lid. Dan Coppins, packaging technologist and sustainability consultant at Pack-Man Consulting, makes a case for the new lid from a functional, environmental, and business perspective.
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ArticleFych’s EIC-funded facility drives multilayer plastics recycling technology
Closing a Series A funding round with over €6 million in grants and equity, Fych Technologies plans to build an industrial recycling plant and convert 3,000 tonnes of post-consumer multilayer plastics into high-quality pellets annually.
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ArticleLisbon upscales cup reuse with TOMRA return machines and Mastercard payment
Lisbon is rolling out its city-wide reusable cup system – powered by TOMRA’s automated return machines and Mastercard payment technology – in hopes of avoiding ‘millions’ of single-use cups annually and tackling urban litter.
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ArticleCompostable wood pulp films recommended to replace polymer-based glitter
Futamura recommends the use of its certified compostable, fibre-based NatureFlex films to manufacture glitter in line with upcoming EU restrictions on microplastic leakage.
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ArticleItem Products unveils paper-based, fully recyclable packaging range
Item Products has unveiled its new Eco-Range of paper-based, fully recyclable packaging components said to deliver the strength, performance and aesthetic appeal of traditional plastic parts while remaining cost-effective.
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ArticleA closer look at Smurfit Westrock’s new alternative to HDPE bottles
Smurfit Westrock says that its new Bag-in-Box Powergrip can replace traditional HDPE bottles and jerrycans while using less material, cutting production steps, and simplifying the recycling process. To unpack these claims, we put some questions to Jeroen Raeijmaekers, Business Developer Sustainability at Smurfit Westrock Van Mierlo.
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives: Navigating reuse, recycling and composting
How do infrastructure, customer behaviour and operational realities shape what works best in sustainable food packaging, particularly in the takeaway sector? Duni Group’s Nicklas Lauwell shares his insights with Elisabeth Skoda.
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ArticleOutdoor reverse vending machine from TOMRA designed to brave the elements
TOMRA Collection has designed its TOMRA S2 Rugged Plus reverse vending machine for outdoor use in all weather conditions, aspiring to save space on shop floors while maintaining a smooth consumer experience.
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ArticleLieferando’s plant polymer-coated takeaway boxes make Austrian debut
After the packaging won a Sustainability Award last week, Lieferando will bring Huhtamaki’s cardboard delivery boxes coated in Xampla’s plant-based Morro material to the Austrian market.
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ArticleTripleW and Sulapac pilot chemical recycling of reusable cups
Biochemistry company TripleW has partnered with Sulapac on a closed-loop pilot, demonstrating that reusable cups made from Sulapac Solid – a ‘100% bio-based and biodegradable’ material – can be chemically recycled commercially.
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From our sponsorsAccelerate the journey from design to market with Smurfit Westrock’s Design2Market
Smurfit Westrock’s chief innovation officer, Arco Berkenbosch, goes into detail about Design2Market – a data-driven, collaborative approach to packaging development designed to launch new products – in this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series.
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ArticleSustainable Packaging Summit 2025: Everything you need to know
Our biggest and most internationally diverse Sustainable Packaging Summit to date was attended by 854 delegates, 142 speakers, and 89 exhibitors. For anyone who missed it – or attendees looking for a refresher – here is a rundown of the key moments.
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ArticleHow AI is being harnessed to make packaging more sustainable
We have heard about and indeed reported on many of the emerging uses of artificial intelligence (AI) tech when it comes to helping the packaging industry meet its sustainability goals, whether that’s retrieving ocean plastic waste, monitoring recyclability, improving supply chain visibility or veering into the vaguely apocalyptic. Here, however, we are going to focus on one particular application – that of using AI to create more sustainable and more efficient polymers.
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ArticleLiquid medicines packaged in single-serve pouches with tethered caps
SIG and Zydus Lifesciences will distribute liquid cough and cold medication in single-serve, tethered spouted pouches – aiming for precise dosing, improved hygiene, and reduced waste.
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ArticleImpact of PPWR: Challenges and Opportunities - LIVE
Join us for our next LinkedIn LIVE panel, as part of the Sustainable Packaging Summit series! We will be exploring the impact of PPWR: challenges and opportunities Click here to attend Our expert panellists: Hans van Bochove, Head of EU Affairs, The Heineken Company Fanny Rateau, ...