China eyes EU PPWR compliance as demand for recycled materials accelerates
As the industry prepares for the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), demand for recycled materials is rising. A recent report by the Independent Commodity Intelligence Services...
EU risks missing municipal waste targets amid weak enforcement and market pressures
A recent publication by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) has found that many EU countries are struggling to meet the targets for reusing and recycling municipal waste. The report argues that...
Netherlands leads EU in circular material use amid upward data trend
The latest data from Eurostat has revealed that in 2024, 12.2% of materials used in the EU, including those used in packaging, came from recycled sources — a 0.1 percentage point (pp) increase from...
McDonald’s faces allegations of non-compliance with EU law in the Netherlands
The Fair Resource Foundation has alleged that McDonald’s Netherlands is using single-use paper cups with plastic coatings for on-site consumption, rather than reusable packaging, as required by EU’s...
Paperboard pioneers sustainable innovations in hot cup materials
Changing consumer expectations, new material developments, and the push for sustainable solutions are reshaping how hot drink products are designed and packaged. Packaging Insights speaks to...
Christmas packaging trends: Recyclability, minimalist design and supply chain agility drive innovation
As the holiday season kicks off, packaging manufacturers are creating products that blend the magic of Christmas with sustainability and functionality, ensuring festive appeal, recyclability, and...
Ball secures five-year deal to scale Re:Water’s aluminum bottle rollout
Ball Corporation will supply millions of aluminum bottles to Re:Water under a five-year agreement to boost the brand’s presence across the UK. The eight-figure agreement aims to support Re:Water’s...
FEVE warns EU PPWR undermines regional glass industry and discourages design innovation
The European Container and Glass Federation (FEVE) has warned that the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) could “negatively impact” the glass manufacturing industry. We sit down...
