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Jenny Walther-Thoß
16. December 2024

News from Brussels, Strasbourg and Berlin

In our politics block this time, we offer you a review of the year and take a look ahead. The protagonists: EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation), CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation), ECGT and GCD (Green Claims Regulations) and LKSG (Supply Chain Act).   2024 was also a ride through the […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

Shifts in the CSRD: What needs to be done? (and what not)

The European Commission has made a significant adjustment to the timetable for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This development brings both challenges and opportunities for companies. This is particularly true for those that were not previously subject to the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD). We shed light on the details of the shift, its impact […]

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Oliver Smith

Packaging industry 2024/2025 at a turning point: Between challenges and opportunities

The year 2024 was characterised by far-reaching challenges for the packaging industry. A difficult overall economic situation, persistently high or volatile material and energy costs and increasing regulatory requirements posed considerable problems for the industry. However, in addition to these hurdles, there are also opportunities for companies that are prepared to strategically realign themselves and […]

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Matthias Giebel

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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Jenny Walther-Thoß

Climate Reporting Essentials: Outlook for 2025

A veritable wave of new directives is making climate-related disclosures mandatory for a large part of the global economy. This requires a transparent inventory of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, an analysis of climate risks and disclosure of the measures taken. We tell you what the development means for companies in the packaging industry, take a […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß
08. October 2024

Plastic taxes in Europe: where we stand and what needs to be done

The EU plastic levy was introduced in 2021 as part of the temporary EU recovery package to support Member States affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. There are currently very different combinations of laws, levies and taxes that are applied differently by individual states. We take a basic look at the topic, look in detail at […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß
07. October 2024

News from Brussels, Strasbourg and Berlin

In our policy block this time, we look at new events, regulations and deadlines relating to the Ecodesign Regulation (ESPR), the latest on the PPWR, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), the current version of the minimum standard for determining the recyclability of the ZSVR, the regulation on the […]

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Katharina Rösner-Kraus
02. October 2024

Growth opportunity: (Condiment) Sauces

The European packaging industry around (condiment) sauces is in an exciting phase of development. The market shows significant growth opportunities. Drivers are changing consumer habits, new product variations and an increasing demand for practical, sustainable packaging solutions. We provide you with a comprehensive overview of current market developments, the packaging systems in demand and the […]

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Oliver Smith

The co-packing market: 5 trends behind the high growth

The co-packing market has become increasingly important in recent years and offers packaging companies an exciting opportunity to tap into new growth opportunities in a dynamic business environment. The market is not only fast-growing, but also difficult to navigate. Professional orientation in this area is therefore crucial.   Challenges in the packaging industry The European […]

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Astrid Fleschhut

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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