Μελέτη του nova-Institute κατ’ ανάθεση της Ευρωπαϊκής Επιτροπής εξετάζει τον ρόλο των βιοβασισμένων πρώτων υλών στην πλαστική συσκευασία στο πλαίσιο του PPWR.
Η PR3 παρουσίασε ένα νέο σύμβολο για την αναγνώριση επαναχρησιμοποιούμενων συσκευασιών και συστημάτων επαναχρησιμοποίησης. Το σύμβολο επιλέχθηκε κατόπιν έρευνας καταναλωτών σε 17 χώρες, αντικατοπτρίζοντας τη φιλοδοξία της PR3 να καθιερώσει το σήμα ως παγκόσμιο πρότυπο.
Biodegradability and food safety are distinct, but compliance is feasible through precise engineering. A 2026 study on PBS/PLA blends reveals how optimizing material formulation and processing can ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
The 2026 Pro Carton survey reveals that 64% of consumers prioritize ease of recycling. With 54% of young shoppers switching brands over packaging choices, sustainability has become a tool for customer retention.
Chemical leaching in PET bottles raises questions for packaging design, recycled content use and regulatory compliance across the supply chain.
Survey data reveals UK compostable packaging policy challenges affecting regulation, EPR rules, and adoption of bio-based materials.
A new reuse vs single-use packaging study identifies the factors that drive system impact, offering clarity for PPWR planning and circular packaging strategies.
Athens, November 3, 2025 – The European plastics industry gathered in Athens for Plastainability 2025, a high-level conference focused on the sector’s competitiveness, circularity and long-term sustainability. Organized under the theme of navigating change and industrial transformation, the event brought together leading representatives from European plastics and chemical associations, policymakers and experts in waste management…
According to Plastics Europe’s latest press release, European plastics manufacturers are facing an unprecedented decline in global competitiveness, with new data revealing a shrinking market share, falling turnover and a stalled transition toward circular production. EU Plastics Market Share Freefalling Despite Brief Stabilization After a record contraction in 2023 (-7.6%), Europe’s plastics production showed…
A coalition of 78 organizations from the European reusable packaging sector has jointly called on the European Commission to establish a clear and enforceable symbol that distinguishes reusable packaging from single-use alternatives. Industry Unites for Clarity in Reuse Labelling Led by the New European Reuse Alliance and Reusable Packaging Europe, the statement expresses support…
The European Commission has proposed raising the EU-wide levy on non-recycled plastic packaging waste, in order to account for inflation, which has eroded the real value of the current charge. Introduced in 2021 as part of measures to balance the budget after Brexit, the levy has already generated an estimated € 7.2 billion in revenue.…
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has reported that UK Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) revenues for 2024/25 reached £ 259 million, a 3% decrease from the previous year’s £ 268 million. The figures highlight a decline in taxable plastic packaging as businesses adjust to the levy introduced in April 2022. How the Plastic Packaging Tax…