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Kopu Water founder explains why aluminum bottles outshine plastic and glass

Kopu Water founder explains why aluminum bottles outshine plastic and glass

Recyclability claims are not enough for hospitality clients looking for products that “actually eliminate landfill waste,” Justin Mahy, the founder of Kopu Water, a US-based premium water brand, tells Packaging Insights.Mahy details why sustainability concerns and aesthetic considerations led the luxury water brand to select aluminum bottles from Trivium Packaging instead of glass or plastic bottles. Kopu Water builds partnerships with upscale hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruise ship lines, and arenas.
Compostable packaging innovations proliferate amid consumer and regulatory demands
Compostable packaging innovations proliferate amid consumer and regulatory demands
The packaging industry’s race to replace plastic with compostable alternatives is gathering pace, driven by consumer demand, regulatory pressures, and environmental urgency. We sit down with experts from The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), Colpac, and Metpack to discuss how to innovate while keeping affordability and accessibility in mind.Sühan Gürer, vice president sales and new project development at Metpack, highlights that compostability is becoming as important as recyclability due to certain products’ logistical and economical aspects.
EU–UK deal: Masterpress discusses industry competition and sustainability impact
EU–UK deal: Masterpress discusses industry competition and sustainability impact
The EU and the UK have concluded a Defence and Security Partnership dialogue to boost trade and cooperation. The EU-based printing and labels specialist Masterpress tells us how the deal can improve predictability in trade flows post-Brexit and reduce regulatory friction, allowing more confident business planning and investment. Masterpress is a manufacturer of shrink sleeves and self-adhesive labels produced with various printing techniques and chiefly targeting the EU and UK markets.
Circular Economy: Metals
Circular Economy: Metals
Innova Market Insights data reveals a 2% increase in packaging using metal materials with sustainable claims from April 2020 to March 2025. Tin was the leading packaging format among these launches, offering durability and eco-conscious appeal.
Top Packaging Trends 2025: How can businesses navigate new sustainability regulations?
Top Packaging Trends 2025: How can businesses navigate new sustainability regulations?
Join us as we explore Innova Market Insights’ Top Packaging Trends 2025 in this exclusive webinar. The global market researcher’s senior analyst, Alisa Selezneva, shares exclusive insights behind this year’s leading trends, which are dominated by the intensifying regulatory and consumer demand for environmentally responsible packaging. We are joined by leading experts Edward Kosior, CEO and founder at Nextek, and Tey Bannerman, partner at McKinsey & Company, as they debate the packaging industry’s latest big developments, from the emergence of AI in waste management to innovation in sustainable materials and systems. 
Michigan State University professor highlights new packaging center  
Michigan State University professor highlights new packaging center  

We sit down with Dr. Muhammad Rabnawaz, a professor at the Michigan State University’s School of Packaging, to discuss its new Center for Plastic, Paper, and Hybrid Packaging End-of-Life Solutions (C3PS). The School of Packaging’s C3PS works with the industry, academics, and government leaders to tackle plastic waste and plastic-coated paper waste challenges.

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Beyond The Headlines: Mondi launches paper bag, Vetropack accelerates glass production
A sustainable, high-barrier paper bag from Mondi.
This week in industry news, Mondi launched its re/cycle PaperPlus Bag to protect fast-drying flooring solutions, and Vetropack Group released a plan to increase the production of lightweight, thermally hardened glass bottles starting in 2026. Meanwhile, Hershey’s Kisses brand joined forces with The Pokémon Company International to launch new chocolate packaging.
Schreiner MediPharm unveils connected syringe box for clinical trial accuracy
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Schreiner MediPharm, a Germany-based healthcare label and anti-counterfeit marking solution company, has developed the Smart Syringe Box to track syringes used in clinical trials.
Ineos launches recycled plastic production at French cracker to meet EU PPWR targets
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Ineos Olefins & Polymers Europe has begun sourcing pyrolysis oil from recycled plastic waste to produce virgin-quality polymers at its Lavera, France, facility.By starting recycling operations in France, Ineos aims to support its customers to meet the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) requirements for food contact, medical, and sensitive plastic packaging to contain at least 10% recycled content by 2030.
Orlandi expands US production as demand for domestic packaging grows
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Orlandi, a US-based contract packaging and beauty sample manufacturer, is expanding its capabilities in the beauty, personal care, and fragrance sectors. The expansion is part of the company’s domestic production and distribution focus.
California EPR: “Toughest” US packaging bill under fire for delays and loopholes
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California’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, also known as the Senate Bill 54 (SB 54), has drawn criticism from businesses who oppose rising financial burdens, and environmental advocates who argue the packaging bill does not go far enough. SB 54, often referred to as the “toughest” US legislation of its kind, continues to face implementation hurdles and criticism for insufficiently reducing plastic production. We speak with the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) and national organizations Plastic Pollution Coalition and The Last Plastic Straw to explore the latest developments surrounding SB 54.
Citrus under pressure: IFF VP on “turbocharging” innovation amid supply chain squeeze
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Food Ingredients First

Citrus price volatility has shaken the global food industry over the past three years, driven by a cascade of challenges such as climate extremes, disease outbreaks, and trade complexities. While these pressures continue to squeeze supply and inflate costs, they are also fueling a wave of innovation — from citrus oil alternatives to upcycled orange oils — reshaping how the industry adapts to disruption.
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UN Ocean Conference 2025: Greenpeace USA and Surfrider Foundation slam draft treaty

The UN Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) 2025 begins today in Nice, France. Under the theme “Accelerating action and mobilising all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean,” the conference aims to promote urgent and expanded ocean protection efforts, as outlined in the UN draft declaration. However, global NGOs Greenpeace and the Surfrider Foundation Europe argue that the draft falls short of adequately addressing plastic production.“The UNOC 3 draft declaration does not address the need for reducing plastic production,” Kate Melges, senior plastics campaigner at Greenpeace USA, tells Packaging Insights. 

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New York State Senate passes Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act

The New York State Senate has voted 33 to 35 to pass the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act, set to be one of the most comprehensive plastic reduction legislation in the US.Once enacted, the bill will “require companies selling, offering for sale, or distributing packaging materials and products to register with a packaging reduction organization to develop a packaging reduction and recycling plan,” according to the Senate.

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Compostable ChampionsJun2025

Innova Market Insights data reveals an 11% increase in compostable claims for global food and beverage launches from April 2020 to March 2024. Over half of these compostable packaging launches occurre...

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Circular Economy: Metals Jun 2025

Innova Market Insights data reveals a 2% increase in packaging using metal materials with sustainable claims from April 2020 to March 2025. Tin was the leading packaging format among these launches, offering durability and eco-conscious appeal.

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Trends in soft drink packaging launchesJun 2025

Innova Market Insights data indicates a 3% average annual growth in Soft Drink packaging launches between 2020 to 2024. Over half (53%) were packaged in bottles, with plastic being the most commonly used material.

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