UK probes glass container imports from China and Türkiye over unfair trade practices
The UK Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has launched two investigations into glass container imports from China and Türkiye that examine whether unfair competition and trading practices are harming the...
Glass deemed safest material as NGO calls for single-use alternatives
Glass is well regarded for its safe and circular qualities, yet the material is often “punished” for its heavy weight, says Zero Waste Europe. Moreover, the environmental NGO argues that moving away...
EU circular economy needs centralized EPR registration, says industry group
The PRO Circularity Alliance has called for a harmonized EU EPR reporting and registration system, highlighting that having multiple national registers creates unnecessary administrative burden and...
Action needed to safeguard UK’s plastic recycling industry, urges report
The UK needs to urgently safeguard its plastic packaging recycling industry or risk its collapse, warns a new report by Ecosurety and Recoup. The report highlights that recycling facilities are...
Aptar Beauty introduces dispensing range targeting mass premiumization
Aptar Beauty has launched a range of premium dispensing solutions addressing the growing need for brand differentiation and premium options in the personal care industry. The range features aerosols...
Quadpack launches wood-based range for cosmetics
Quadpack has created a collection of wooden beauty packaging for makeup products, highlighting the sensory appeal of the natural material. The BeautyWood 2026 collection features a “sumptuous,...
US corporations warned over antitrust risks in circular packaging initiatives
Nearly 80 corporations associated with the environmental groups the US Plastics Pact, The Consumer Goods Forum, and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, have been warned that continued participation...
Oregon’s EPR law temporarily blocked after industry pushback
The National Association of Wholesaler Distributors (NAW) has secured a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of Oregon’s EPR law after arguing that it imposes burdensome fees and taxes on...
