Circular Economy

Matthias Giebel
17. September 2025

Action needed! The PPWR puts industrial packaging in the spotlight

The new European Packaging Regulation PPWR will in future regulate and impose obligations not only on B2C packaging, but also on B2B packaging. This is a significant development, as commercial packaging accounts for 53 percent of the total volume of packaging waste. In our article, we highlight the challenges for industrial companies, look at the […]

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Matthias Giebel
10. June 2025

Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2025: Learnings

The Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) in Amsterdam set a new milestone with over 13,000 visitors and more than 500 exhibitors. PRSE was an excellent opportunity to learn about current trends, network and work together on solutions for a sustainable future in recycling. We would like to share our findings and results with you. In […]

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Matthias Giebel

Design for recycling: EU competition for strategies and interests

Who takes the lead in shaping Design for Recycling (DfR) standards? Within the European Commission, a political struggle is emerging between two General-Directorates. A pragmatic and a scientifically accurate approach are at odds with each other. A winner is emerging. As a result, you should familiarise yourself with the established standards and the work of […]

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Matthias Giebel
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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Matthias Giebel
16. December 2024

Stunned into inertia or innovating? What happend in 2024? What will 2025 bring?

Is the glass half full or half empty when it comes to innovation? We look back at the established topics, top trending topics and emerging trends of 2024 and look ahead to the most important areas of innovation for the new year. We also look at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s latest Progress Report and clarify […]

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Astrid Fleschhut
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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Matthias Giebel
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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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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Matthias Giebel

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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Matthias Giebel

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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