Smart packaging can cut food waste but faces adoption barriers, study finds
A recent study has found that intelligent packaging features, such as integrated biosensors and IoT platforms, can significantly reduce food waste by monitoring food quality and spoilage. However,...
Futamura Chemical fined over risk assessment “failures” in packaging production
Futamura Chemical has been fined £200,000 (US$269,000) by a UK court following a prosecution brought by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after the death of an employee due to exposure to...
European Commission proposes harmonized waste-sorting labels ahead of PPWR
The European Commission’s (EC) Joint Research Centre has published its proposed harmonized waste-sorting label system for packaging, in line with the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation...
Fragmented global policies push plastic circularity toward national action plans
As global conferences like the UN Global Plastic Treaty Negotiations and COP30 have so far failed to secure binding international legislation to combat plastic pollution, The Circulate Initiative...
P&G to change Kid’s Crest toothpaste packaging in Texas
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has agreed to change the packaging of its Kid’s Crest toothpaste to accurately depict the correct amount of toothpaste needed for children in Texas, US. The agreement was...
Aluminum cans offer viable alternative to glass for wine packaging, study finds
A recent study has found that aluminum is a suitable material alternative to glass for wine packaging. Researchers from the University of Florida, US, examined the shelf life, color, and chemical...
EU targets virgin plastic imports with new circularity measures
The European Commission (EC) has unveiled new measures to tackle rising imports of cheap virgin plastic in the EU. The plan outlines “urgent action” needed by EU member states to boost the recycling...
Veterinary medicine packaging to face market checks in the UK
The UK’s Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is set to introduce a packaging “surveillance” scheme for veterinary packaging from February 2, 2026. The VMD is a regulatory body responsible for...
