Reuse
Switzerland updates packaging law with minimum recycling rates and more
Coffee roaster pilots reusable plastic buckets from Jokey and circolution
Mars designs 67% of packaging for recycling, reuse or compost in latest report
Lola Valentina implements FedEx and Returnity’s reusable packaging system
Retailers recommend grace period and clarification as PPWR approaches
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Switzerland 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.
Coffee 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.
Mars 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.
Lola 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.
Retailers 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.
Why 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?
Compass Group and Cauli expand reusable smart food and drink system
Compass Group UK & Ireland has announced it is expanding the deployment of Cauli’s technology-based reusable food and drink system, with each piece of packaging said to be reusable up to 400 times.
DS Smith supports fast track initiative for reusable e-commerce packaging in France
In collaboration with Re-Zip and the Raja Group, DS Smith has announced its support of the Reuse Fast Track initiative, aiming to develop a reusable fibre-based packaging solution with French e-commerce manufacturers and suppliers.
KFC and Pizza Hut’s packaging progress revealed in parent company's report
From Pizza Hut implementing recycled polypropylene into its wing bowls to KFC investing in reuse models, Yum! Brands’ latest sustainability report details the packaging progress of multiple fast food giants – but reveals ‘limitations’ in its data and transparency.