Pine forest highlighting sustainability

Study shows impact of recyclability in purchasing decisions

NEW research from Pro Carton has revealed that 37% of European consumers have switched brands due to packaging concerns. The 2026 European Consumer Packaging Perceptions...

Plastic packaging milestone for Cadbury Mini Eggs

MONDELÄ’Z International has reached a milestone in its sustainable packaging journey with its Cadbury Mini Eggs. For Easter 2026, the 31.9g, 74g, and 256g Cadbury...
Olive oil in paper Frugal Bottle

Retailer opts for paper bottle solution for olive oil

REWE has become the first major German supermarket to list olive oil in a paper Frugal Bottle, launching Jordan Olivenöl in a low-carbon format. The...
Book with paper produced through CupCycling process

Biffa and James Cropper mark World Book Day by starting new chapter on recycling

JAMES Cropper Paper & Packaging has teamed up with waste management company Biffa to produce a new children’s storybook designed to encourage proper recycling...
Coveris packaging solutions

No ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach for packaging recycling

COVERIS will use the platform of this year's Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) to spread the message that closing the plastic loop requires collaboration...
Personal care products in aluminium packaging

Skin care specialist transitions to 100% PCR aerosol cans in Europe

SKIN care specialist Beiersdorf and Ball Corporation have marked a milestone in their partnership, after transitioning all of Beiersdorf’s European aerosol cans to 100%...
Cartonboard reels

European carton industry cuts fossil carbon footprint by 8%

PRO Carton, the European association of cartonboard and carton manufacturers, has announced that the carton packaging industry has achieved an 8% reduction in cradle-to-gate...
Supermarket aisle showcasing various different types of packaging

New research highlights progress in supermarket packaging sustainability

OVER half (53%) of the packaging components used by major UK supermarkets are rated ‘green’ for recyclability under Defra’s Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM), according...

RECOUP expands lab capabilities with new microplastic analysis service

RECOUP has announced an expansion of its in-house laboratory through improvements to its microplastic analysis capabilities. The organisation said it marks an 'important development' in...
Bee monitoring project

DS Smith left buzzing over bee monitoring project

FIBRE-based packaging specialist DS Smith has announced the first results in its partnership with Apilab, a specialist in bee biomonitoring. Launched last year, the partnership is transforming...