Thomas Reiner
24. April 2023
Algae instead of plastic: coated packaging for the take-away market

English start-up Notpla is launching a new range of coated, compostable packaging for takeaways and delivery services. The coating is made from algae and replaces previously used plastic while maintaining the same grease- and water-repellent properties. The topic of “sustainably coated papers” is gaining momentum and offers interesting alternatives. The focus here, especially in Europe, […]

Thomas Reiner
12. April 2023
Coke Europe introduces tethered caps and complies with a (questionable) EU directive

The Coca-Cola Company has announced that it will use a new, lightweight “tethered cap” for its carbonated soft drinks in PET bottles for the Europe erea. In addition to benefits in recyclability and material savings, the new cap primarily meets the EU requirement on tethered caps, which comes into force in July 2024. It aims […]

Thomas Reiner
03. April 2023
New reusable packaging for online shipping from Hey Circle

The race for reusable solutions in e-commerce is picking up speed. Among the younger providers is the Munich-based start-up Hey Circle. Its shipping boxes and bags are made of recyclable PP and PE plastics and can be rented by users. A network of partners is supposed to ensure simple returns. The upcoming EU regulations under […]

Thomas Reiner
30. March 2023
Refill for deodorant: Unilever equips its Dove brand with refill packaging

Deodorant brand Dove has launched its first refillable and reusable packaging. It consists of a stainless steel casing and refill packaging made from 98% recyclable plastic recyclate. We see that refill solutions are increasingly arriving in care products and cosmetics. This is significant because the sector has a leadership position with signal character. Even if […]

Thomas Reiner
27. March 2023
Reusable on the upswing: Slovakia’s new return system for beverage packaging achieves rates of over 70% in the first year

A deposit system for non-refillable PET bottles and metal cans was introduced in Slovakia at the beginning of 2022. The system relies on TOMRA return machines and a deposit return system. It is designed to meet the requirements of the EU directive on single-use plastics, enable higher return and recycling rates, and address the littering […]

Thomas Reiner
22. March 2023
McDonald’s and Burger King introduce reusable packaging

McDonald’s Germany has teamed up with logistics and supply chain company HAVI to develop a nationwide reusable packaging solution for its approximately 1,450 national restaurants. The reusable packaging is available for a deposit amount directly in the restaurant and can be returned in all German McDonald’s restaurants. Competitor Burger King has also launched a reusable […]

Thomas Reiner
21. March 2023
Inflation affects packaging sizes – and packaging needs

Inflation and the increased cost of living are leading to tighter budgets for supermarket purchases among consumers. In addition to increasing demand for retailers’ own brands, the development also has consequences for packaging sizes. Consumers are increasingly opting either for smaller product quantities because they cost less to begin with, or they are going straight […]

Jenny Walther-Thoß
14. March 2023
Get Your Company Regulation-Ready: The 6-Point Plan

In 2023, many different regulatory impulses will affect companies in the packaging industry, some of which, such as the Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) or the new regulation of “green claims”, are still being hotly debated. Others, such as the new reporting obligation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), have been law since January 05, […]

Jenny Walther-Thoß

News from Brussels, Strasbourg and Berlin

In our policy section this time we focus on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Green Claims Regulation, the Single-Use Plastics Act, the Whistleblower Protection Act and the further timetable for the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Short info: Publication CSRD With its publication on December 16, 2022, the Corporate Sustainability […]

Oliver Smith

FMCG and retail at a glance – Top 5 packaging trends with sustainability focus

We are in the midst of a sustainability revolution. The drivers of this disruptive development are no longer just the expectations of consumers and the increasingly strong and specific pressure from regulators. Top FMCG companies and retailers have long since committed themselves to ambitious sustainability goals. We have analyzed these self-commitments for you and consolidated […]

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