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China mandates recyclable packaging under new waste framework

China mandates recyclable packaging under new waste framework

The policy strengthens EPR, increases recyclable content requirements, and aligns packaging rules with 2030 circular economy targets. / Credit: Novikov…

Barbara RuckerFeb 25, 2026
Sealed Air buyout talks signal major shake-up in packaging sector
Sealed Air buyout talks signal major shake-up in packaging sector
Barbara RuckerNov 14, 2025

Any Sealed Air buyout is likely to include a price premium and be one…

Pringles Goes Pop Mart With ‘Once You Pop Mystery Boxes’
Pringles Goes Pop Mart With ‘Once You Pop Mystery Boxes’
Barbara RuckerNov 13, 2025

The secret thrill of the Happy Meal is that you never know what toy…

PaperWorks purchases Color Craft Graphic Arts
PaperWorks purchases Color Craft Graphic Arts
Barbara RuckerNov 13, 2025

120 Color Craft employees will transfer to PaperWorks. Credit: Nikita Burdenkov/Shutterstock.com. Producer of recycled…

Gelo Celo Serves Up a Scoop of Sweet Design
Gelo Celo Serves Up a Scoop of Sweet Design
Barbara RuckerNov 13, 2025

Gelo Celo’s packaging, designed by Boo Republic! , turns gelato into a full-blown sensory…

Kapsa Souvlaki Delivers a Charcoal Twist on Takeout
Kapsa Souvlaki Delivers a Charcoal Twist on Takeout
Barbara RuckerNov 13, 2025

Kapsa Souvlaki’s packaging looks like it was sketched mid-lunch rush, and that’s the point,…

Kikkoman and Hello Kitty Join Forces For Soy Sauce Collab
Kikkoman and Hello Kitty Join Forces For Soy Sauce Collab
Barbara RuckerNov 13, 2025

There’s no denying the commercial strength of Sanrio’s Hello Kitty. It’s not surprising that the character…

Europe’s plastics recyclers hit record downturn as capacity shrinks 
Europe’s plastics recyclers hit record downturn as capacity shrinks 
Barbara RuckerNov 13, 2025

Polyolefin films and PET (polyethylene terephthalate) were the most affected segments. Credit: Nordroden /…