EPR and Additional European Packaging Regulations
On April 1, the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations came into force. These comprehensive regulations are designed to ensure businesses diligently collect data regarding...
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Plastic Contamination Leads to Lasagne Recall
Iceland Foods is recalling packs of ‘Iceland Vegetable Lasagne’ (400g) with best before dates of 23 July 2026 and 30 July 2026. This measure has...
FiberWise Provides an Eco-Friendly Alternative to Traditional Rigid Plastic Trays
FiberWise is set to lead the sustainable packaging revolution with its innovative fibre-based trays, providing an eco-friendly alternative to conventional rigid plastic trays commonly used...
EU Prohibits BPA Over Health Risks
Following the European Parliament’s expression of interest in banning BPA (Bisphenol A) in 2023, member states endorsed the decision in 2024, leading to its ban...
New Plastic Collection Centre Opens in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Tackling Ocean Waste with Support from Alliance to End Plastic Waste
Prevented Ocean Plastic™ East Africa proudly announces the launch of a new plastic collection centre in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s largest city. This centre marks...
New Systemiq Report Proposes Strategy to Create U.S. Jobs, Minimize Waste, and Lower Emissions in 30% of U.S. Plastic Packaging and Textiles
A recent study, published by Systemiq with the support of Closed Loop Partners, Eunomia, and The Recycling Partnership, presents a detailed roadmap for transitioning the...
Berry Global’s Revolutionary Ocean Plastic Bottle™ Addresses Urgent Environmental Challenges
Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY), a leader in global sustainable packaging, has collaborated with Brookfield Drinks to introduce an innovative spring water range in...
Danone and Prevented Ocean Plastic Launch First Large-Scale Plastic Collection Center in Borneo, Indonesia, Addressing Regional Waste Challenges
Prevented Ocean Plastic™ Southeast Asia has officially launched a new recycled plastic aggregation centre in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia, on the island of Borneo. This...
Iceland Reduces Plastic and Carbon Footprint with Vacuum-Packed Mince Range
Iceland Foods is set to enhance its offering with new airtight packaging for beef mince, set to replace the traditional plastic tray. This innovative approach...
Dart Container Partners with PulPac to Launch Dry Molded Fiber Production in North America
Dart Container Corporation, a premier manufacturer in food and drink packaging, specializing in paper, plastic, and wet molding technologies, is thrilled to announce a strategic...