US pulls plug on paper packaging promotion effort
The United States has ended a federal programme designed to promote paper and paper-based packaging after industry participants voted against…
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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 issues recall of blood pressure medication after packaging error
A precautionary blood pressure medication recall has been issued in the UK after a packaging error was identified in one…
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Nanoplastics research raises new questions for plastic packaging industry
Research examining nanoplastics and human health is drawing renewed attention to the potential long-term effects of plastic particles generated from…
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European paper industry output declines as demand weakens
European paper and board production fell by 1.5% in 2025, reflecting persistent economic pressure across manufacturing and weaker demand in…
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Priority product rules push plastic packaging stewardship in New Zealand
New Zealand is moving closer to a regulated plastic packaging stewardship scheme as part of its national priority product stewardship…
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Canada plastics ban survives legal challenge after appeal ruling
Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal has overturned a lower court ruling that had invalidated the federal government’s classification of plastic…
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PackUK details next phase of UK packaging EPR rollout
The UK government’s packaging scheme administrator, PackUK, has set out its operational plan for 2026–2027, outlining how the next phase…
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Western Australia broadens container deposit scheme scope
Western Australia’s container deposit scheme will be expanded on 1 July 2026 to accept a much wider range of beverage…
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US court dismisses multiple claims against Oregon recycling law
A federal district court in Oregon has dismissed multiple legal claims in a high-profile challenge to the state’s recycling law,…
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Singapore disposable carrier bag charge cuts plastic bag use by up to 80%
Singapore’s mandatory disposable carrier bag charge introduced in July 2023 has significantly reduced supermarket plastic bag use, while recent discussions…