Reuse
Carrefour sets out plan to avoid 5,000 tons of plastic and lower product prices
Hébert Group and Andritz upscale Dry Molded Fiber tray and lid production
What can we learn from the Petaluma Reusable Cup project? With Closed Loop Partners’ Carolina Lobel
L’Oréal upscales reuse awareness campaign into new brands and products
Diving deeper into the EU's latest guidance on the PPWR
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Carrefour sets out plan to avoid 5,000 tons of plastic and lower product prices
Carrefour plans to eliminate 5,000 tons of plastic from its packaging by removing excess material, introducing paper-based and reusable formats, and offering deposit-return products, with all savings used to lower product costs.
Hébert Group and Andritz upscale Dry Molded Fiber tray and lid production
PulPac licensee Hébert Group has partnered with Andritz to scale up production of Dry Molded Fiber trays and lids, aiming for water- and energy-efficient manufacturing that uses renewable or recycled fibres.
What can we learn from the Petaluma Reusable Cup project? With Closed Loop Partners’ Carolina Lobel
What can we learn from city-scale reuse pilots? In our latest Packaging Europe podcast, Victoria Hattersley spoke with Carolina Lobel, Senior Director at the Closed Lop Center for the Circular Economy, about the findings from the Petaluma Reusable Cup project and what new reuse projects the consortium has in the pipeline.
L’Oréal upscales reuse awareness campaign into new brands and products
L’Oréal Groupe has launched the third edition of its #JoinTheRefillMovement campaign, offering new refillable formats and refill machinery in a bid to help consumers close the value-action gap.
Diving deeper into the EU's latest guidance on the PPWR
On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in practice.
FIFA permits single-use bottles in World Cup stadiums after reuse ban backlash
After facing backlash for its ban on reusable bottles at World Cup stadiums, FIFA has amended its guidelines to allow one factory-sealed, single-use plastic bottle per spectator – sparking further concerns about fan safety and packaging waste.
PR3 alliance unveils global reusable packaging symbol
PR3: The Global Alliance to Advance Reuse has revealed a new global symbol designed to identify reusable packaging and reuse systems worldwide, selected after global market testing involving 1,275 respondents across 17 countries.
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.
Vetropack creates ‘Europe’s lightest Rhinewine bottle’
Glass packaging manufacturer Vetropack has launched two new innovations: a lightweight 0.75 litre that claims to be the lightest bottle of its kind in Europe, and a reusable Rhinewine bottle.