Circular Economy

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27. February 2025
From innovation to circular economy

With the proclamation of the Green Deal as the central growth strategy for Europe in 2019, the circular economy has become increasingly important as the top priority on the agenda. The entry into force of the PPWR in February 2025 has also removed the last doubts that the new Packaging Ordinance will be the central […]

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02. October 2024
Plastics recycling: Report from the Plastics Recycling Show Europe

The Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam is the right place for anyone interested in the circular economy of plastics. It brings together players from the plastics and plastics recycling industry. This year’s main topic: the latest developments in plastics recycling and the circular economy. We visited the event for you and summarised key figures […]

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01. October 2024
Alternative fibres from annual plants: From niche to trend?

Fibre-based packaging materials are in vogue and there is no end in sight – on the contrary. In addition to pressure from regulators on plastic, the main drivers of this development are its reputation as a sustainability champion among consumers, as well as the collection and recycling structure established throughout Europe. As a result of […]

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Avatar photo Astrid Fleschhut
22. May 2024
Store checks: your key to precise market shares and strategic insights

Which markets and segments are growing? Where should the strategic focus and industry orientation be directed? Key questions for companies in our industry – and eternally relevant. For valid answers, we at B+P Consultants supplement methods such as secondary market research with quantitative market research tools. This also includes store checks. By combining these methods, […]

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The top 5 innovation activities in the packaging industry

We show you which areas of innovation in the packaging sector are leading the way in terms of R&D activities and what the outlook is. We also name the most important players in terms of patent diversity, geographical reach and variety of applications. In focus: 3D printing of cellulose fibres, biodegradable packaging films (bio-based), multilayer […]

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Is the time of bioplastics from renewables coming?

For decades, the topic of bioplastics based on renewable raw materials has been a story of unfulfilled hopes for the packaging sector. The new PPWR could now get things moving. It does so through the back door, so to speak, and in the (foreseeable) event that the recyclate utilisation quotas stipulated in the PPWR cannot […]

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27. February 2024
Next level paperisation: plastic-free barriers are on the way

The fibre-based breakthrough innovation with high barrier values, given recyclability in established paper recycling and complete freedom from plastic is getting closer. It seems feasible on a large scale by 2030. We take a look at the development of paperisation up to now, assess the current situation, name important factors and draw a conclusion.   […]

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Strategic turnaround in the USA: sustainability as a driver

In recent years, the United States has often been seen as a laggard when it comes to environmental sustainability, especially in comparison to the ambitious goals of the European Union as formulated in the Green Deal. However, the introduction of the Inflation Reduction Act will be a strategic turning point that will bring the US […]

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19. December 2023
Legally compliant innovations in the age of regulation

In addition to the challenges that already arise when developing innovative packaging solutions, the aspect of legal certainty is increasingly coming into play. The growing number of European and national regulations complicates matters. Nevertheless, there is no way around scrutinising your own innovation work for legal certainty – even before the regulations come into force. […]

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