A nova-Institute study for the European Commission examines the role of bio-based feedstocks in plastic packaging under the PPWR, arguing that bio-based and recycled carbon are complementary routes to reducing fossil carbon.
Researchers at NTU Singapore have developed a method for recycling mixed plastic packaging without the use of chemical solvents.The technique, called depolymerization-induced polymer separation, breaks down one plastic component in a mixed plastic structure while leaving others intact.
On 9 June 2026, US Congress introduced the No Toxics in Food Packaging Act, proposing to ban PFAS, ortho-phthalates, bisphenols, styrene polymers and antimony trioxide from all food contact materials.
TOMRA Reuse installs Germany’s first automated cup return machines in Freiburg, showing how smart infrastructure can seamlessly scale RECUP networks and help brands meet impending PPWR reuse targets.
The UK has confirmed a flat 20p deposit for all in-scope drink containers ahead of the October 2027 launch of its Deposit Return Scheme. The decision simplifies implementation for producers and retailers, with the return handling fee still to be finalised.
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.
Portugal has officially launched “Volta”, a Deposit Return Scheme using the €0.10 incentive and real-time barcode tracking to meet the 2029 recycling targets.
The European Commission has released version 1.1 of the Union Register for Novel Technologies. This register validates specific recycling processes and decontamination installations under Regulation (EU) 2022/1616.
The UK’s packaging landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the full implementation of pEPR. Transitioning from flat fees to a data-driven RAG rating system, the government has essentially turned packaging design into a matter of financial risk management.
A broad coalition of European packaging organizations has called on EU policymakers to anchor the upcoming Circular Economy Act (CEA) in the legal framework of the EU Single Market.
New Philippines food contact materials regulation strengthens FDA packaging safety controls and chemical migration limits for food packaging compliance.
Germany packaging EPR requirements explained, including VerpackDG authorisation and recycling targets.