Sustainability
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Mondi launches recyclable Protective Mailers, appoints innovation director
he product was developed in collaboration with Amazon and has won several awards
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Norway launches Områ facility to boost plastic recycling, emissions cuts
The new Områ facility marks a major step forward in Norway’s plastic recycling capacity, driving a more circular and sustainable future.
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Major consumer brands unite behind five-year plan to slash global plastic waste
The aims of these plans involve reducing virgin plastic use, increasing recycled content, and ensuring packaging is reusable, recyclable, or compostable.
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Tailored bin placement can boost waste system efficiency in rural China – study finds
Behavior-driven bin design offers cost-effective waste solutions for rural communities.
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FMCG companies with weak plastic targets risk billions in litigation, compliance costs – Planet Tracker
Planet Tracker and MSCI warn investors of mounting financial exposure as firms backslide on packaging goals.
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Kaufland, VollCorner trial deposit return for cosmetic packaging in Germany
Retailers team up with Reo to promote circular beauty consumption.
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South Korea mandates recycled plastic in beverage bottles from 2026
Moves to accelerate circular economy and reduce virgin plastic use.
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Alpla Group expands in South-East Europe with Serbian bottle closure acquisition
The Belgrade facility manufactures polyethylene (PE) closures for the beverage sector.
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Valmet plans temporary layoffs in Finland amid capacity adjustments
The move targets operations within its Packaging and Paper (P&P) business area and the Global Supply Unit.
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Lagos officials, NCF urge stronger plastic waste action
Full enforcement of the state ban on single-use plastics, including Styrofoam food packs and common disposables, began in 2025.