WORLD NEWS
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ResponsibleGlass launches consultation on global sustainability standard for glassmaking
Industry body seeks stakeholder input on draft standard covering responsible sourcing, emissions, circularity and social governance.
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Palm to convert UK newsprint mill into recycled containerboard facility
King’s Lynn paper mill to shift from newsprint production to recycled corrugated case materials as demand for fibre-based packaging grows.
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EcoVadis report reveals major sustainability gaps across global supply chains
New Sustainability Ratings Index finds most companies lack supply chain risk management, emissions reporting and science-based climate targets.
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Lordos United acquires majority stake in P&S Carton Industries to enter paper packaging market
Cyprus-based investment strengthens presence in fibre-based packaging as demand rises for sustainable paper solutions.
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i2r launches aluminium tray that eliminates absorbent pads to improve recyclability
Innovative tray design integrates liquid retention into the packaging, reducing material use and supporting circular food packaging solutions.
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DePoly opens Swiss showcase plant to advance PET chemical recycling
New demonstration facility will validate depolymerization technology ahead of a planned 50,000-tonne commercial recycling plant.
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Jones Soda, Crayola unveil limited-edition packaging collaboration for back-to-school season
Thirty-year anniversary campaign leverages collectible packaging and nostalgic branding to drive retail engagement and seasonal sales.
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International Paper to close Texas packaging plant as network optimization continues
Carrollton South facility to cease operations by Q3 2026 while company expands strategic investments in modern packaging capacity.
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BZERO raises US$1.7M to scale compostable starch-based packaging materials
Spanish biomaterials startup expands production of home-compostable films as demand grows for sustainable alternatives to polyethylene packaging.
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Amcor secures RecyClass certification for recycled content verification in flexible packaging
Third-party certification strengthens traceability of post-consumer recycled content as brands face growing pressure to substantiate sustainability claims.