Recyclability
US Plastics Pact removes EPS transport packaging from ‘problematic’ list
Recyclable paper mailer helps e-commerce businesses comply with waste laws
Strategic partnership to recycle PET bottles into preforms in Thailand
EU Commission misses deadline to harmonize PPWR’s labelling requirements
PepsiCo reports 18% recycled content and 6% virgin plastic reduction in 2025
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Recyclability
US Plastics Pact removes EPS transport packaging from ‘problematic’ list
The US Plastics Pact has removed expanded polystyrene (EPS) transport packaging from its Problematic & Unnecessary Materials List due to its reported recycling rate of 30% or higher.
Recyclable paper mailer helps e-commerce businesses comply with waste laws
RRD has revealed a paper-based mailer with a peel-and-seal strip and instant-bond adhesive – designed for kerbside recyclability, regulatory compliance, and seamless operations on automated lines.
Strategic partnership to recycle PET bottles into preforms in Thailand
Indorama Ventures is entering a strategic partnership with Suntory Holdings, Suntory PepsiCo Beverage, and Iwatani Corporation to recycle PET bottles into preforms at commercial scale in Thailand.
EU 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.
PepsiCo 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.
New off-the-shelf container line contains 20% recycled PP from PureCycle
PureCycle Technologies and IPL Schoeller have developed SnapPack Square EVO, a tamper-evident container that contains 20% PureFive recycled polypropylene in every unit to align with incoming sustainability regulation.
EU Commission opens call for evidence about PPWR’s recycled content targets
The European Commission has published a call for evidence surrounding minimum recycled content quotas under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, from calculation and verification to utilizing imported recyclate.
Natural cork packaging for chocolate serves as container and keepsake
Dulicy has developed chocolate packaging made from natural Portuguese cork, intended as long-lasting souvenirs that tourists can reuse, recycle and biodegrade.
Everything 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.