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Europe’s plastics sector in crisis amid shrinking global share

Europe’s share is shrinking as Asia makes 57.2% of plastics, China 34.5%. Revenues are down 13% since 2022; the EU polymer deficit narrowed to 0.2m tonnes.

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CSI launches Asepti-Lok 47 closure for aseptic beverage packaging 

The closure is for PET non-returnable bottles with the 1874 finish and has a lightweight, one-piece, linerless construction.  

Ahlstrom launches home-compostable coffee pod material

The solution carries the OK compost HOME certification from TÜV Austria.

The Great Unwaste drive rallies Aussies to slash food waste

A national campaign in Australia—“The Great Unwaste”—is asking people to look closely at how food is stored, portioned and labelled at home.

PureCycle gains REACH certification for PureFive resin in EU 

The certification confirms that materials produced by PureCycle meet EU requirements for human health and environmental protection. 

How consumer preferences are transforming fragrance packaging

Shifts in buyer behaviour, especially among younger demographics, are prompting brands to prioritise sustainability, striking visual design, and bespoke experiences.

BOBST launches FLEXJET module for label production

FLEXJET is a fully digital, single pass printing module engineered to produce extended content labels.