Politics
South Africa revises packaging waste framework
South Africa’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has published the Draft National Waste Management Strategy…
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Business
New German packaging law backs reuse systems and funding model
Germany’s draft revision of the national packaging law proposes new mechanisms to support reusable packaging and expand reuse funding…
News
2025: a turning point for packaging regulation across MENA & Africa
In the past months, Africa and the Middle East have seen a surge of new regulation reshaping how packaging — especially plastics — is…
Business
Ranpak rolls out FillPak Mini for space-limited packaging operations
Ranpak Holdings has introduced the FillPak Mini, a packaging solution designed for businesses with limited space in their packing areas.…
News
New packaging recyclability rules come into force in Germany
Germany has introduced new packaging recyclability standards that will come into effect on 1 January 2026. These rules aim to make…
Business
German packaging law that targets global sellers
The German Packaging Act, known locally as VerpackG, is a key regulation that affects companies worldwide selling products to German…
News
Maison Guerlain launches hand creams featuring packaging with Amcor polymer
Maison Guerlain has launched its new Aqua Allegoria hand creams that feature packaging with CleanStream post-consumer recycled polymer…
Lifestyle
Travel, hospitality lead India’s shift to recycled packaging
India’s decision to allow recycled plastic in food-grade applications, announced on World Environment Day 2025, marks a major development…
News
ProPak China 2025 set to showcase global packaging tech
ProPak China 2025, the leading processing and packaging trade show in Asia, will return to Shanghai’s National Exhibition and Convention…
News
How Canada regulates consumer packaging
Canada's Consumer Packaging and Labelling Regulations (C.R.C., c. 417) are a cornerstone in the country's efforts to ensure transparency…
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German town's tax on disposable packaging upheld at high court
Germany's Constitutional Court has upheld a special tax on disposable food and drink packaging levied by the small university city of…
Business
Garden of Europe explores sustainable packaging for kiwis and apples
The Garden of Europe campaign is investigating sustainable packaging options for European kiwis and apples. This initiative, co-financed…
Business
Micron invests US$7 billion in Woodlands advanced packaging site; 1,400 jobs to be created
MICRON Technology broke ground on its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) advanced packaging facility on Wednesday (Jan 8) in Singapore, adjacent…
Politics
Japan’s labour reforms challenge packaging logistics
Japan’s recent labour reforms, implemented in April 2024, are sending ripples through the global packaging industry. By addressing the…
Business
Navigating France’s new packaging laws
The regulatory landscape around packaging in France has undergone transformative changes in recent years. Three key legislative pieces—the…
Business
Method adopts 100% recycled coastal plastic bottles for product packaging
Method, a manufacturer of eco-friendly cleaning and personal care products, has announced that all of its clear plastic bottles are now…
News
Carlsberg Poland trials DS Smith Round Wrap packaging for beer ranges
Multinational packaging company DS Smith has collaborated with Carlsberg Poland to launch the trial of its Round Wrappackaging solution.…