EU green claims law shelved amid political backlash
The European Commission has announced its intention to withdraw the Green Claims Directive proposal, a key element of the EU’s…
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Mohamed Dabo
Mohamed Dabo is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in financial reporting. He brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous work in the United States and France, along with his numerous contributions to business and financial publications over the years.
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UK report calls for 30 percent packaging reuse target by 2035
A new report has urged the UK government to adopt a legally binding target for 30 percent of consumer packaging…
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Trump’s metal tariffs drive up packaging costs
The doubling of US steel and aluminium import duties to 50% under President Trump is significantly increasing costs for metal…
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AI helps cut plastic waste in packaging
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV are working with over 50 partners to develop artificial…
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Japan: new plastic dissolves in seawater in one hour
A new plastic developed by scientists in Japan dissolves in seawater within hours, offering a potential breakthrough in the global…
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Industry blocks New York packaging law in final hours
New York’s 2025 legislative session officially concluded on June 12, 2025, bringing an end to the intense debate over the…
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Print industry turns to packaging to survive
The print industry, which has seen steady decline in traditional segments such as newspapers, magazines and brochures, is now finding…
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LDPE (soft plastic used in packaging) sees mixed demand
Low‑density polyethylene (LDPE) is a flexible, lightweight plastic commonly seen in everyday packaging—from sandwich bags and shrink wrap to tubing…
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Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) now law in Kenya
Kenya has implemented the Sustainable Waste Management (Extended Producer Responsibility) Regulations, Legal Notice No 176 of 2024, marking a major shift…
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Call for child-proof cannabis packaging in UK homes
Growing availability of medicinal cannabis in the UK has sparked fresh concerns over safe storage, particularly in households with young…