A JRC study analysing 19 EU Member States found that plastic was the only packaging category to grow between 2011 and 2025, increasing 11 % to 5.9 million tonnes, while all other materials declined or remained stable.
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.
PR3: The Global Alliance to Advance Reuse has launched a new global symbol to identify reusable packaging and reuse systems, selected through consumer research across 17 countries, reflecting PR3’s ambition to establish the mark as a genuinely global standard.
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…
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…