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Announcing the finalists of Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Awards 2026!
Global business coalition presents policy recommendations ahead of INC-5.4
New European Reuse Alliance reveals Reuse Champions winners
TOMRA installs cup return machines at German train station
Meadow launches wall-mounted dispenser for personal care products
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Announcing the finalists of Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Awards 2026!
The Sustainability Awards 2026 are under way! Ten years on from the launch of the world’s most prestigious sustainable packaging competition, our expanded jury of 63 international experts has announced this year’s finalists in a new-and-improved range of categories.
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.
New European Reuse Alliance reveals Reuse Champions winners
The New European Reuse Alliance (New ERA) has announced the first recipients of its Reuse Champions Award, a new annual event celebrating individuals whose ‘leadership, persistence and measurable impact’ are helping to advance reuse across Europe.
TOMRA installs cup return machines at German train station
TOMRA Reuse has announced the installation of two return machines at Freiburg Central Station in Germany, integrating automated returns into the city’s existing reusable system.
Meadow launches wall-mounted dispenser for personal care products
Swedish packaging company Meadow has introduced its MEADOW KAPSUL SleeveLock solution, a wall-mounted dispenser system for personal care products designed for hospitality sector applications such as hotels and spas.
Startup raises €1.3 million to expand digital deposit system in European market
Startup Borro states it has raised €1.3 million from investors to expand its digital deposit system for reusable cups further into the Netherlands, Germany and France this summer.
What makes the best deposit return schemes successful?
TOMRA has outlined the five key factors behind the world’s highest-performing deposit return schemes (DRS) for drinks container recycling and noted increasing public and policy demand to address plastic pollution, slow rising recycling costs and move towards circular economy models.
Returnity offers free reusable box pilot for B2B shippers
For a limited time, Returnity has announced that it is offering a free pilot programme for qualified B2B shippers operating repeatable distribution and replenishment flows, aiming to combat increasing prices for corrugated packaging.
Preparing for PPWR without waiting for every detail
Businesses must comply with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation from August 2026 – regardless of any gaps that remain.