2+ hour, 18+ min ago  (317+ words) The new approach requires businesses that place packaging on the Australian market to take greater responsibility for its environmental impact. The reforms are backed by federal, state and territory governments and apply across the country. The updated system is part…...

7+ hour, 18+ min ago  (397+ words) The UK has issued updated guidance explaining which plastic packaging can realistically be collected, sorted and reprocessed through existing recycling infrastructure. The UK has published new guidance explaining which plastic packaging can be recycled and which materials should be avoided....

11+ hour, 21+ min ago  (330+ words) The figures show that annual emissions dropped from 929kg CO" equivalent per tonne to 854kg in 2024. The European carton packaging sector has reported an 8% decrease in cradle-to-gate fossil carbon emissions since 2021, according to data released by Pro Carton, the regional association representing…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (382+ words) Dubai has enforced the final stage of its phased single-use plastics ban, expanding regulated products to include plastic plates, cups and lids, and single-use cutlery. Dubai has formally implemented the final phase of its single-use plastics ban, with new restrictions…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (280+ words) Ahlstrom has introduced Acti-V RRF Natural, a paper release liner designed for double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes that is recyclable with standard paper streams. The product has passed the CEPI Recyclability Test Method, qualifying it as "Recyclable with Paper" under European…...

3+ week, 11+ hour ago  (761+ words) A package marked as recyclable often feels like a responsible choice. Symbols reassure consumers, policies are ticked off, and sustainability claims appear justified. Yet recyclable packaging is not always sustainable packaging. In many cases, the environmental impact remains high, hidden…...

3+ week, 12+ hour ago  (450+ words) A new report from Zero Waste France says French municipalities could speed up single-use plastic reduction by making greater use of their existing powers. French environmental organisation Zero Waste France has published a new policy report urging local governments to…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (379+ words) South Africa's draft National Waste Management Strategy 2026 sets out plans to cut waste, boost recycling and support circular economy goals over the next five years. South Africa's Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has published the Draft National…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (463+ words) The proposals were developed by a government-led group assessing early implementation of the extended producer responsibility for packaging. Chile's Ministry of the Environment has published a set of technical proposals aimed at improving the implementation of the Extended Producer Responsibility…...

1+ mon, 7+ hour ago  (566+ words) The closure of EFSA's data call marks a move from consultation to scientific assessment ahead of guidance under the EU's packaging waste regulation. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded its call for data on unprocessed fresh produce packaging,…...