Sustainability
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German waste association pushes for glass bottle deposit hike amid industry pushback
The waste association is urging for an increase to the deposit on Mehrweg (reusable) glass bottles, which currently stands at €0.08
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Xampla validates plastic-free materials, secures US$14M funding boost
The investment will be used to scale up the production of Morro materials and expand into markets across the UK, Europe, and Asia-Pacific
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Woolworths partners Amcor to introduce recycled plastic bread bags
The new bread bags for select Tip Top loaves contain 30% recycled plastic.
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Poland launches beverage container deposit scheme to boost recycling rates
The system is designed to provide consumers with a financial incentive to return empty beverage containers.
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Vioneo to unveil scalable fossil-free PE, PP materials
This milestone marks the beginning of a renaissance in the plastics industry
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Metsä Spring advances laminated fibre trays to industrial testing phase
The Laminated Fibre series now enters industrial testing with selected customers, with commercial pilot cases expected in 2026
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Polish ketchup brand Kotlin adopts Amcor’s Sava Flip Top closure
The key reasons for this selection are the closure’s user-friendly design and its lightweight nature.
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Prevented Ocean Plastic introduces EU-compliant food-safe recycled polypropylene
For the first time, a recycled PP has achieved food-safety to European standards, enabling it to be turned into high-quality packaging.
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YPS unveils innovative paper pallet wrapping machine for greener logistics
The machine features a tilting paper carriage that operates in an upward motion, reducing paper usage and minimising folds
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DS Smith, BSH Nazarje introduce eco-friendly cardboard solution for Bosch hand mixers
The collaboration replaces the previous expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) inserts with a fully recyclable corrugated cardboard alternative.