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UK to charge packaging fees based on recyclability

Under the UK’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme for packaging, disposal fees will be adjusted according to how recyclable packaging materials are.

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South Africa tightens EPR rules for packaging and plastics

South Africa’s environment ministry has signalled stricter enforcement of packaging EPR rules and may introduce deposit-refund systems for underperforming waste streams.

Indorama Ventures and AMB Spa develop recyclable PET tray

The tray is designed so it can be processed for recycling after use, supporting the reuse of PET for similar applications.

The rules that shape packaging design

Packaging design sits within a regulatory framework that controls material choice, required information, and environmental impact.