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Singapore disposable carrier bag charge cuts plastic bag use by up to 80%

Singapore disposable carrier bag charge cuts plastic bag use by up to 80%

Although the policy has reduced single-use plastic consumption, debate continues over how supermarkets use the proceeds and whether clearer rules…

Barbara RuckerMar 4, 2026
Mondi opens new kraft paper machine at mill in Czech Republic 
Mondi opens new kraft paper machine at mill in Czech Republic 
Barbara RuckerNov 26, 2025

The investment will also allow it to streamline and balance production across its kraft…

Amcor develops skincare stick packaging for Decathlon 
Amcor develops skincare stick packaging for Decathlon 
Barbara RuckerNov 26, 2025

The stick pack, made predominantly from polypropylene, contains 87% recycled polypropylene. Credit: Amcor plc…

What foreign sellers must do under German packaging rules
What foreign sellers must do under German packaging rules
Barbara RuckerNov 26, 2025

These rules apply to any company placing packaging on the German market, making full…

PODCAST | Tapping AI for Reusable Container Management
PODCAST | Tapping AI for Reusable Container Management
Barbara RuckerNov 26, 2025

✕ We recently sat down with Justin Newell, Chief Executive Officer of INFORM North…

Emirates Biotech rolls out locally made PLA biopolymers in UAE 
Emirates Biotech rolls out locally made PLA biopolymers in UAE 
Barbara RuckerNov 25, 2025

PLA is produced from plant-based feedstocks and can be recycled or composted industrially. Credit:…

Babybel to transition to paper packaging
Babybel to transition to paper packaging
Barbara RuckerNov 25, 2025

Since late 2020, Babybel has used a bio-based, home-compostable cellophane. The company announced it…

EU packaging coalition submits advice for 28th legal regime  
EU packaging coalition submits advice for 28th legal regime  
Barbara RuckerNov 25, 2025

The organisations recommended that the regime should make full use of mutual recognition to…