Building a circular economy in the packaging industry: progress and challenges in 2023
Once again this year, the subject of how to establish a circular economy has gained significant pace.
Packaging industry
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Krones to discontinue its digital container-decoration business
Although the group’s subsidiary Dekron GmbH has machines successfully up and running at various customers, this decision is the result of a careful review of our business strategy and the current market situation.
New packaging waste regulation draft could prove controversial
The latest draft of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) – which passed its plenary vote in the EU Parliament on Wednesday 22 November – brings further sweeping changes to the proposed legislation, some of which are likely to prove controversial.
16th PAGEV Turkish Plastic Industry Congress
Speaking at the 16th PAGEV Turkish Plastics Industry Congress held with the theme of "Next Generation Sustainability in the Circular Plastics Economy", Yavuz Eroğlu, President of PAGEV: "We will see how the Green Deal changes the world trade balance in all areas ranging from supply chain to financing, energy to transport, packaging to construction and agriculture sector"
European Parliament discriminates plastics packaging
Last week, the European Parliament adopted its negotiating position on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) proposed last year by the European Commission.
Berry launches new lightweight tube closure solution
Berry Global has developed a lightweight tube closure solution that combines modern design and material versatility with a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Krones scoring highly in EcoVadis rating
Krones emerged with a gold medal in the latest EcoVadis sustainability rating.
Alpla becomes the majority owner of Paboco
Packaging specialist takes over shares from joint venture partner Billerud.
R-Cycle presents first Software-as-a-Service solution for the application of Digital Product Passports
R-Cycle presents at Fakuma 2023 first Software-as-a-Service solution for the application of Digital Product Passports according to GS1 Germany Guideline "Circular Plastics Traceability".
Berry launches range of premium quality reusable cups
Berry Global has introduced a new range of upmarket reusable plastic cups for the foodservice industry, to meet increasing demand for alternative solutions to single-use packaging.
Social responsibility is part of Südpack’s DNA
Social responsibility along the entire value chain including the observance of human rights is fundamental to Südpack - and is firmly anchored as a central pillar of its corporate strategy.
Designed for recycling
Netstal presents a lightweight ICM thin-wall cup made of 100 % PP at Fakuma.
