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Matthias Giebel
12. October 2022

The obligation to offer reusable packaging will come into force on January 1

From next year, caterers will have to offer their customers reusable packaging in addition to disposable packaging for to-go beverages and takeaway food for transport. We take a brief look at the new situation for food and beverages, which also affects retailers. We also present the four basic reusable systems and venture a look into […]

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Astrid Fleschhut

The future of plastics production: PCR, bioplastic and CO2-based materials

In the sixth article in our series on the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF), we look at decoupling the consumption of finite resources in the plastics sector. It is a central pillar in establishing a circular economy. The use of post consumer recyclate (PCR), bioplastics and CO2-based plastics to substitute virgin plastic plays a central role […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

EU taxonomy: Now it’s packaging’s turn

With the taxonomy, the EU defines which economic activities are considered environmentally sustainable. Until now, for many packaging companies, it has been a regulation that was hotly debated in public but had no impact on day-to-day business. This could now change. This is indicated by the new draft of the taxonomy criteria for packaging. It […]

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Matthias Giebel

How to set up your own company in disruptive times to be crisis-proof and ‘enkelfähig’

The word “crisis” has the potential to become the word of the decade. Beyond Corona and the Ukraine war, it is primarily climate events such as droughts and floods that threaten not only our lives, but also our supply chains. Much too late, but now at full speed, politicians are reacting and trying to transform […]

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Thomas Reiner
07. October 2022

Unilever launches new washing capsules with new packaging – serving both circular economy and climate

Unilever is launching new washing capsules for its Persil brand that it says use a fully biodegradable membrane and are made from 25 percent renewable materials. In addition to the product, the overall packaging has also been redesigned. It does not use plastic and is made entirely of cardboard, half of whose fibers come from […]

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Oliver Smith
04. October 2022

New cooperation between B+P Consultants and Clemens Stockinger makes an offer to the cartonboard and folding carton industry

Managing current crises and risks while taking advantage of growth opportunities: Berlin-based consultants for the packaging industry, B+P Consultants, offer support for companies in the cartonboard and folding carton industry in cooperation with the former Managing Director for Sales and Marketing at Mayr-Melnhof, Clemens Stockinger. The focus is on new business concepts such as vertical […]

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Oliver Smith

The top 5 global growth markets for packaging

The packaging market is undergoing tremendous and dynamic changes. New players are entering the field, established ones are losing ground. This development prepares the ground for active change agents. It is essential to recognize opportunities early on, assess risks correctly, and gain market share through growth strategies in order to secure long-term competitiveness. To do […]

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Oliver Smith

How Market Intelligence can drive double-digit growth: 3 success factors for the packaging industry

Two years ago, we surveyed 270 decision-makers from the packaging industry on the subject of market intelligence. The result: two out of three of those surveyed saw market intelligence as one of the biggest opportunities for their growth prospects – and the percentage is likely to be even higher by now. In this article, we’ll […]

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Thomas Reiner
30. September 2022

Walmart, P&G and TerraCycle launch free recycling collection in the U.S.

Reducing waste and saving recyclable plastic packaging from landfills: with its pilot project “US Beauty Recycling Program,” retail giant Walmart is offering its customers the chance to bring empty packaging to participating stores for recycling. The pilot launched together with Procter & Gamble and TerraCycle is certainly a good approach. It will be interesting to […]

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Thomas Reiner
23. September 2022

Heinz and Tesco launch recycling pilot for thermoformed packaging

Thermoformed packaging is considered difficult to recycle and has so far had only a shadowy existence in recycling. The Kraft Heinz Company and the Tesco retail chain are therefore launching a pilot project in the UK. The focus is on newly developed packaging for “Heinz Beanz Snap Pots,” which consist to 39 percent of ISCC […]

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