Packaging Insights

This month, the packaging industry prepared for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) deadline coming up on August 12, when its core obligations come into effect. Meanwhile, in the US, a California agriculture coalition called for the repeal of SB 54, arguing that it would increase costs. CalRecycle defended the legislation. We look back at the biggest stories of the month. #packagingnews #ppwr #circulareconomy #recycling #sustainablepackaging Reported by Milana Nikolova. Read the full month in review here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eViJR2CR

Alison Rodwell, technical specialist for Paper and Packaging at James Cropper Paper & Packaging, talks about how color helps packaging tell authentic brand stories on the shelf, balance technical consistency with cultural meaning, and create an unboxing experience for online shopping. She also discusses popular visual trends in packaging design. #packagingdesign #packaginginnovation #paperpackaging #ecommerce Curious to learn more? Watch the full interview here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eKDP3zpB

In the US, California’s SB 54 is swiftly becoming a battleground for industry and environmental stakeholders, who are at odds with the legislation for contrasting reasons. We speak to CalRecycle and the Product Stewardship Institute to better understand these competing perspectives. Melanie Turner, Scott Cassel #ppwr #circulareconomy #plasticpackaging #recycling Reported by Libby Davis. Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dFCmgihT

Household product launches continue to rise as brands expand across cleaning, storage, and home care categories, with a 17% increase recorded between April 2021 and March 2026, according to data from Innova Market Insights. Air fresheners led category growth, while bottles remained the top format for household cleaning products. Consumer interest is also shifting toward more sustainable solutions, with recyclable, refillable, and reusable products gaining momentum. #packagingindustry #sustainablepackaging #recyclablepackaging #reusablepackaging Read the full packaging focus brought to you by Constantia Flexibles here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXScH--w

Refill systems are transitioning from a niche packaging choice to a household standard, as environmental regulations tighten and economic pressures shift consumer habits. We speak to Procter & Gamble, ProAmpac, and Greiner Packaging about how their refill solutions aim to drive sustainability by making refills more convenient and user-friendly. Morgan Eberhard, Jörg Sabo, Robert Flaherty #reusablepackaging #sustainablepackaging #flexiblepackaging #packaginginnovation #packagingindustry Reported by Sichong W. Read the full special report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eFgUGCmB

EPRs targeting the packaging industry are taking shape globally and pushing companies to adopt a more data-oriented approach toward the environmental aspects of their business. We interview Recyda, Constantia Flexibles, and Flint Group to explore the technological solutions packagers are turning to in order to ensure EPR compliance. Vivian Loftin, Thomas Schulz, Recyda GmbH, Constantia Flexibles, Flint Group Packaging Solutions #packagingtechnology #smartpackaging #ppwr #sustainablepackaging #packagingindustry Reported by Milana Nikolova. Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dUCxh9xM

Advanced mechanical recycling can process post-consumer household flexible packaging into high-quality recyclates. However, scaling requires systemic enablers, such as robust EPR schemes, mandated recycled content targets, and concessionary capital, to improve investment viability and drive demand, according to Jean-Loup MASSON, chief technical advisor for circular solutions at Alliance to End Plastic Waste. #flexiblepackaging #recycling #circulareconomy #sustainablepackaging #packaginginnovation Read the full key interview here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dPtWeTxC

Despite certain exemptions for pharmaceutical packaging under the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), as the August 12 deadline approaches, manufacturers begin testing recyclable, high-barrier materials while balancing circularity with safety and regulatory compliance. We discuss the topic with the EFPIA - European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations, ACG World, and Plastic Ingenuity. Jochen Scheil, Paige Greenberg #pharmapackaging #ppwr #recyclablepackaging #sustainablepackaging Reported by Milana Nikolova. Curious to learn more? Click the link in the comments to read the full article 👇

Are you up to date with the latest developments in the packaging industry?   Last week, we covered coconut-based biodegradable films, refillable spirits packaging on cruise ships, and verified recycled content claims.   Curious to learn more? Explore the full recap here: https://lnkd.in/eetXkmup   #packagingnews #sustainablepackaging #circulareconomy

Aimplas’s Oceanzyme project aims to tackle plastic packaging waste in marine environments through enzymatic recycling. According to the research center, packaging littered in marine environments is often hard to recycle mechanically due to its highly degraded nature. We speak to Aimplas to find out more about the project and its implications for the packaging industry. Pablo Ferrero Aguar, AIMPLAS · Technological Institute of Plastics #plasticpollution #chemicalrecycling #plasticpackaging #circulareconomy #packaginginnovation Reported by Libby Davis. Curious to learn more? Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eAGxMRKG