Business & Industry
In this issue
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Circular packaging leads to new horizons
Imagine a future where packaging is designed to be part of something bigger. A future where fruit and veg are sold loose, and the laundry liquid bottle is used multiple times. Behind it all, imagine a connected system of government, businesses, recyclers and local authorities powered by effective policy and innovation, building a truly circular packaging system. UK Packaging Pact The UK Packaging Pact will...
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Our campaign partners
The Sustainable Packaging Summit, held 10–12 November 2026 in Utrecht, unites 1,000+ packaging professionals from 43+ countries to advance circular, low-impact packaging. Featuring 130+ expert speakers, 90+ exhibitors, networking, innovation showcases, and the Sustainability Awards, the event explores AI, recycling, regulations, reuse, and profitable sustainability solutions across the global packaging value chain.
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How to get prepared for the PPWR
The EU’s incoming Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) sets legal requirements for Member States and companies operating in their markets to assume responsibility for their packaging. What does that mean in practice? By 1 January 2030, all packaging must be designed for recycling – that is, proven to be compatible with established collection, sorting...
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Why it’s crucial to strengthen the UK’s recycling infrastructure
The UK is advancing on packaging policy, but without stronger recycling infrastructure, progress risks stalling where it matters most — turning waste into valuable resources. Extended Producer Responsibility, Simpler Recycling and a future Deposit Return System are all designed to increase collection and accountability. Policy momentum grows These measures are essential, but they are heavily...
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When paper packaging is a viable alternative to plastic
Laura Smith, Programme Manager, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, explains what must happen for paper packaging to become a viable alternative to plastic. Flexible plastic packaging, the wrappers and sachets found littering streets, beaches and oceans across the globe, represent one of the most significant barriers in the fight against plastic pollution. It’s estimated that 20 trillion...
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Packaging’s future is collective
As packaging regulations evolve and sustainability expectations increase, businesses are discovering that collaboration across the supply chain is essential to delivering meaningful and lasting change. The packaging industry is entering a significant period of transformation. Regulatory reforms, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Simpler Recycling, are changing how businesses approach packaging design, material selection and...
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Food waste — the opportunity hiding in plain sight
What will it take to reach net zero? Fixing something we can’t live without – food. Food production and consumption make up around 30% of global CO2 emissions.1 Food waste produces more GHG emissions than all international commercial flights, yet it can go unnoticed. People talk passionately about flying less, so why isn’t food waste in...
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Building sustainable packaging systems
The transition to pEPR is accelerating change across the packaging value chain, placing greater emphasis on partnership, optimisation and measurable environmental outcomes. The UK’s packaging industry is entering a period of significant transformation. New environmental regulations, evolving consumer expectations and the transition towards the pEPR framework are changing how businesses approach packaging decisions. Sustainability meets...
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Packaging sustainability moves into action
Sustainability is now embedded across packaging design, regulation and supply chains. London Packaging Week 2026 explores how the industry is moving from ambition to implementation. Sustainability is no longer a standalone objective in packaging. It’s now embedded across design, regulation, sourcing and commercial decision-making. At London Packaging Week 2026, that shift is brought into focus...
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How businesses can keep ahead of changing packaging rules
New, complex packaging rules are tightening in the UK and globally. Access to detailed packaging data is essential for compliance, recyclability and cost savings. Recent changes to packaging regulations — in the UK and globally — have been seismic. And more are on the way. Still, this shake-up has been broadly welcomed by businesses, says...