Recycling & Waste Management HaadThip scales up Southern Recycling Alliance This is in collaboration with Oxytech Co., Ltd., and Royce Universal Co., Ltd. By Rhiannon Temporal / 15 Oct 2026
Recycling & Waste Management Co-op and Podback expand coffee pod recycling The pair’s initial 30-store trial, launched in November 2025, saw the equivalent of over 500,000 used pods recycled. By Rhiannon Temporal / 14 Oct 2026
Collaborations Amcor collaborates with Dow to promote low carbon packaging solution adoption The pair will identify technically and commercially viable packaging applications and engage value chain partners early in the adoption process. By Rhiannon Temporal / 9 Oct 2026
Injection Moulding Husky Technologies unveils its HyCAP 4.0 tooling platform The platform was designed with beverage closure manufacturing in mind. By Rhiannon Temporal / 8 Oct 2026
Packaging Duo Packaging develop ‘never seen before’ advanced material The new graphene-enhanced flexible packaging film can be used in retail and e-commerce applications. By Rhiannon Temporal / 2 Oct 2026
Recycling & Waste Management ReBioCycle demonstrates closed-loop recycling of PLA bioplastics The bioplastics are recycled from mixed plastic waste and returned to virgin-quality material. By Rhiannon Temporal / 23 Sep 2026
Packaging LyondellBasell presents flexible packaging solution for Marabou chocolate bars Using LYB CirculenRevive polymers, Mondelez can offer packaging sourced from 75% recycled content. By Rhiannon Temporal / 17 Sep 2026
Packaging Aldi and Arla use Polytag’s UV tags to track milk bottle packaging The smart packaging will now track milk bottle packaging through the recycling process. By Rhiannon Temporal / 9 Sep 2026
Policy & Regulation UK Government delays plastic films and flexible packaging collections Councils in England will not be required to collect items until the 1st April 2030. By Rhiannon Temporal / 20 Aug 2026
Collaborations PureCycle Technologies & Mitsui announce partnership with RM TOHCELLO The partners are now preparing to introduce these materials to converters and brand owners in Japan. By Rhiannon Temporal / 19 Aug 2026
Packaging Mainetti launch its M-Film flexible packaging portfolio The portfolio aims to help retail and apparel brands face circular economy and sustainability demands and challenges. By Rhiannon Temporal / 18 Aug 2026
Recycling & Waste Management ReVentas joins HG2030 - Circular Packaging consortium The company will focus on the market-demonstration stream of HG2030, which is dedicated to rigid PP food packaging. By Rhiannon Temporal / 14 Aug 2026
