Recyclability
EU Commission withdraws detailed opinion on German packaging law
How the EU’s PET market fares through war, law, costs and more
FIFA bans reusable bottles from stadiums during World Cup matches
Canovation and CANPACK to bring resealable aluminium cans to pilot lines
Mondi introduces wet wipe packaging with 35% PCR content
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Recyclability
EU Commission withdraws detailed opinion on German packaging law
The European Commission has withdrawn its detailed opinion regarding Germany’s draft Packaging Law Implementation Act, allowing it to enter into force alongside the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
How the EU’s PET market fares through war, law, costs and more
Amidst geopolitical tensions, soaring prices and evolving legislation, what is the current outlook for the PET industry?
FIFA bans reusable bottles from stadiums during World Cup matches
FIFA has made a last-minute decision to ban reusable bottles in stadiums during the World Cup 2026, sparking debate over whether fan safety is coming second to shareholder profit.
Canovation and CANPACK to bring resealable aluminium cans to pilot lines
Canovation and CANPACK are joining forces to advance CanReseal – an end seal system for resealable aluminium cans – towards commercial readiness and pilot-scale deployment.
Mondi introduces wet wipe packaging with 35% PCR content
Mondi has launched its re/loop FlowWrap solution for wet wipe packaging, containing 35% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content and aiming to replace non-recyclable laminates for applications requiring a customizable barrier.
Duni Group to provide plastic-free cups and composting solution at Swedish cycling event
Duni Group is due to provide plastic-free paper beverage cups for this year’s Vätternrundan cycling event, due to take place June 5th-13th around Lake Vättern in Sweden, as well as trialling a food and packaging composting solution.
Global business coalition presents policy recommendations ahead of INC-5.4
The Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty has published its latest policy recommendations ahead of INC-5.4 – encouraging negotiators to focus on clarifying obligations, improving transparency, and establishing a list of ‘problem’ substances during interim work.
Siegwerk’s heat-seal lacquers help customers unlock recyclable flexibles
Siegwerk’s new heat-seal lacquer portfolio is designed to unlock consistent sealing, hot-tack performance and bond strength in fibre-based and selected flexible packaging applications.
How the EU Commission plans to regulate biobased feedstock in the PPWR
Are bioplastics a viable contribution to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s sustainability goals? This edition of the Brief dives deep into the European Commission’s analysis of biobased feedstock in plastic packaging, detailing its current view of the benefits, restrictions, and questions surrounding bioplastic packaging laws.