Plastic packaging waste accumulates as alternatives fail to keep up
Plastic packaging waste is accumulating worldwide, raising environmental concerns for the packaging industry and regulators. Despite growing demand for sustainable packaging …
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When recyclable beats compostable: the case for data
In recent years, sustainability has become a key focus for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. Among the many eco-friendly options, …
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Ingka Investments funds China’s post-consumer packaging waste recycler Re-mall
Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, has announced a capital injection into Shanghai Re-mall …
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Siegwerk acquires Allinova to bolster packaging coatings business
Siegwerk Druckfarben, a supplier of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications, has signed an agreement to acquire Allinova, a …
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Brook + Whittle secures $130m for sustainable packaging growth
Brook + Whittle, a North American sustainable packaging solutions provider, has completed a refinancing transaction to fuel growth and sustainability …
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What modern packaging consumers care about in the long term
Packaging today plays a crucial role in how consumers perceive and interact with products. It’s no longer just about keeping …
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Kesko updates packaging policy to align with upcoming EU regulations
Finnish retail group Kesko has announced a comprehensive update to its packaging policy, aiming to enhance the sustainability and recyclability …
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ACCC proposes new soft plastics recycling scheme
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has proposed authorising Soft Plastics Stewardship Australia (SPSA) to establish a voluntary scheme …
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US paper packaging industry to scrap marketing initiative
A recent July referendum has determined that the Paper and Packaging Board’s national consumer marketing programme will not be renewed. The …
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Modern trends in tea packaging
Tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, with centuries of tradition behind it and a …
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BioPak acquires sustainable packaging company Bygreen
Australian sustainable disposable packaging company BioPak has acquired packaging company Bygreen, enhancing its sustainable packaging offerings. The acquisition brings together two players …
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Ardagh Group secures majority support for recapitalisation plans
Global packaging company Ardagh Group has announced a milestone in its recapitalisation efforts, with over 90% of holders of various …
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India processes 15.3 million tons of plastic packaging waste since 2022
India has seen an increase in plastic waste management units, with 978 operational as of 5 December 2024, the Ministry …
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Ball Corporation launches $750m senior notes offering
Aluminium packaging solutions provider Ball Corporation has announced the commencement of a public offering of senior notes valued at $750m, …
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Coveris completes $11m upgrade of German packaging facility
Coveris, a sustainable paper and plastic packaging solutions provider, has announced the completion of a €9.5m ($11m) investment in its …
