Circular Economy

Reusable Packaging Could Cut Emissions From Plastics By Up To 69%: Study

The widespread adoption of returning and reusing plastic packaging could help to cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 69%, a study by the Ellen MacArthur...

Retailers Expect Supply Chain Woes Ahead Of 2023 Holiday Season, Study Finds

Consumer products and retail (CPR) companies are anticipating supply chain challenges ahead of this year's holiday season, with 42% foreseeing to stockouts...

Nestlé Has Cut Virgin Plastic Packaging By 10.5% Since 2018

Food giant Nestlé has reduced the use of virgin plastic packaging by 10.5% since 2018 and is on track to cut the use of the material by a third by t...

The Consumer Goods Forum Sustainable Retail Summit Review: Friday

The importance of "being bold" and "convincing others" was the opening topic of conversation on the final day of The Consumer Goods For...

Anora Appoints Risto Gaggl As Senior Vice President Of Industrial Unit

Nordic drinks firm Anora has appointed Risto Gaggl as senior vice president of its industrial division and member of the executive management team, effecti...

Paper Receipts No Longer Issued Automatically In France

From 1 August, paper receipts will no longer be issued automatically in France – a measure implemented with the aim to save paper, trees and water.&n...

Most Spanish Consumers Consider Environmental Sustainability While Purchasing Products, Study Finds

Nearly three-fourths (74%) of Spanish consumers consider environmental sustainability while making a purchasing decision, according to the latest AECOC Sho...

Waste Framework Directive Welcomed By Steel Packaging Industry

The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL) has welcomed the proposal for a targeted revision of the EU Waste Framework Directive...