0:44 min
Sustainability & Circular Economy
Recyclability guidelines
EPBP launches design guidelines for recyclability for ‘food grade’ opaque white PET bottles
The inclusion of opaque white PET beverage bottles in the targets set by the European Commission demonstrates the commitment of the industry towards a more sustainable future.
1:13 min
Sustainability & Circular Economy
Initiative
Plastics Industry Association launches Recycling is Real advocacy campaign
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has launched a new advocacy campaign called Recycling is Real, dedicated to promoting and defending plastic recycling in America.
1:32 min
Sustainability & Circular Economy
Achievement
Berry Global receives official recognition for achieving zero waste to landfill at its Steinfeld Site
Berry Global’s manufacturing plant in Steinfeld, Germany has achieved Valpak’s Zero Waste to Landfill accreditation, demonstrating the advantages of continuous operational improvements and on-site recycling capabilities. Steinfeld is now the third of Berry’s European flexible ...
0:44 min
Sustainability & Circular Economy
Report
UKCPN publishes new report on transition to return/refill for fast moving consumer goods
There is growing interest in reuse/return/refill/prefill for fast moving consumer goods, predominantly in the food chain, but also for white goods and other consumer products to reduce the reliance on single-use packaging. In addition, there may also be significant gains for ...
1:50 min
Sustainability & Circular Economy
Innovation
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners announces second partnership to explore CO₂ upcycling technology
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced an investment into cutting-edge carbon conversion research, with the potential to create more sustainable packaging materials.
1:58 min
Sustainability & Circular Economy
Funding
Infinity Recycling's Circular Plastics Fund reaches €105 million committed capital
Infinity Recycling BV, a growth capital firm investing in advanced plastics recycling technologies, is pleased to announce the highly anticipated new closing of its Circular Plastics Fund I (CPF), achieving €105.3 million in committed capital. The backing from its new investors, ...
1:38 min
Sustainability & Circular Economy
Treaty
Draft global plastics treaty shows promise - now countries must back ambitious measures, says WWF
WWF commends a comprehensive first draft of the global plastic pollution treaty that sets the stage for the upcoming treaty negotiations in November. While the draft offers many effective solutions that can help put an end to the plastic crisis, WWF cautions it also includes a ...