Reuse
Germany announces landmark new packaging regulation
Is it time for all trade shows to switch to reusable cups?
Sykell’s reuse system for takeaway food now accepts prefilled packaging
Unilever, L’Oréal and P&G join reuse project rolling out across Ottawa
Submissions are open for the Sustainability Awards 2026!
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Germany announces landmark new packaging regulation
Germany has transposed the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation into national law – raising recycling quotas for various materials and revising licensing and financing rules.
Is it time for all trade shows to switch to reusable cups?
Borealis and Messe Düsseldorf piloted a reusable cup scheme at K Show 2025 with the aim of cutting waste and offering a ‘practical blueprint’ for advancing circularity at large-scale events. Philip Knapen, Borealis’ Application Development and Technical Service Manager for Consumer Products, tells us more about the company’s core learnings from the project.
Sykell’s reuse system for takeaway food now accepts prefilled packaging
Sykell has expanded its Einfach Mehrweg reuse system for takeaway containers to include prefilled packaging, hoping to scale up reuse operations for pre-packaged food.
Unilever, L’Oréal and P&G join reuse project rolling out across Ottawa
Unilever, Procter & Gamble, and L’Oréal are among the participants in The Reuse City Canada Project, a city-scale reuse initiative run across Ottawa by Reposit and the Consumer Goods Forum’s Plastic Waste Coalition.
Submissions are open for the Sustainability Awards 2026!
The Sustainability Awards are open for submissions! From start-ups and universities to global brands and manufacturers, everyone is invited to nominate their packaging innovations for a crystal trophy – with zero entry fees.
Eco-Products launches packaging portfolio in UK
Eco-Products has officially launched its portfolio of reusable, recyclable and compostable packaging in the UK for the first time.
Unilever launches new refillable Dove deodorant
Dove has unveiled a new collection of refillable deodorants, a move its parent company Unilever describes as “an important milestone in the continued growth of refill formats.”
A status report on GLP-1 packaging: sizing, safety, security, and more
Weight-loss drugs keep gaining traction – is that a blessing or a curse for the packaging industry? We dive deeper into the implications of smaller portion sizes, pharmaceutical safety practices versus circular packaging initiatives, supply chain traceability, and more.
Borealis and Messe Düsseldorf conclude K 2025 reusable cup pilot
Borealis has announced the conclusion of a reusable cup pilot held at Messe Düsseldorf during K 2025, involving 50,000 durable, lightweight reusable cups made from Borealis’ foamable polypropylene.