Large producers, not taxpayers, should bear the cost of packaging waste (Your Letters)

Industry traditionally bears no cost for the end life of its products but the costs to citizens are substantial. "Plastics ...

There’s a Lot of “Compostable” Packaging Out There; What Does That Actually Mean?

The good news: Compostable packaging does actually turn to compost just like your food scraps do, which is way gentler on the ...
Cosmetics Business

Gideapac launches sustainable packaging solutions for a greener future

Gideapac, a leading innovator in cosmetic packaging solutions, today officially unveiled its breakthrough "Sustainable ...
PlasticsToday

Flexible Packaging Recycled into Food-Grade Resin

Nextek and Coveris launch COtooCLEAN plant to recycle mixed films into food-grade resins using advanced CO₂ technology ...
The New York Times

Can You Recycle Styrofoam, Bubble Wrapping, and Other Shipping Packaging?

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Katie Okamoto Katie Okamoto is an editor focusing on sustainability. She’s ...
Dow Corporate

Dow and RDM Group collaborate on an innovative fibre-based food packaging made exclusively with recycled fibres and recycled plastic

Multiboard CirculaRR is food-contact-compliant, designed for recyclability and backed by industry-leading certifications to ...
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EU packaging rules set new global compliance benchmark

The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), effective from 2026, introduces binding requirements on recyclability, waste reduction, and material use for all packaging. The rules mandate ...