Packaging tax ‘an own goal’ for carbon-negative plastics, says Duo
The UK is missing out on potential carbon savings because the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) treats bio-based plastics in the same way as virgin plastic, according to packaging firm…
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UK Plastic Recycling Costs Double In 2026, Retailers Call For Reform, BRC Says
The average price per tonne for plastic under the Packaging Recovery Note (PRN) system has doubled in the past year, according the BRC.
German Consumers Increasingly Willing To Pay For Sustainable Packaging, Study Finds
German consumers are increasingly willing to pay a premium for products with sustainable packaging, notes consultancy Simon-Kucher.
Dagrofa Foodservice Installs Solar Panels As Part Of Sustainability Programme
Dagrofa Foodservice is installing solar panel systems at around 21 of its cash and carry stores across Denmark.
The (un)expected consequences of PPWR: What will change? And who, exactly, is the manufacturer?
New European packaging regulations (PPWR) are intended to make packaging more sustainable, more recyclable, and more reusable. However, for now, the biggest challenge for…
Packaging Association Calls For PPWR Rules To Be Followed
Manufacturers have seen a sharp increase in requests that go beyond the requirements of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), says French...
Consumers Remain Unaware Of Aluminium Packaging Sustainability – GlobalData
As consumers seek sustainable products, the aluminium industry has yet to fully capitalise on this trend, notes GlobalData.