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28 Oct 2026 · PlasticsTodayCheerios Introduces Resealable Zipper Liners in Cereal PackagingGeneral Mills adds Ziploc resealable closures to Cheerios liners, bringing mono-material compatibility and flexible packaging recycling into focus.ldpefood-contact
26 Oct 2026 · PlasticsTodayNew microplastics research shifts focus from alarmism to mitigationA recent Nature study on microplastics highlights cellular damage mechanisms, offering pathways for safer packaging design and compliance.regulationfood-contact
17 Oct 2026 · Recycling TodayPlastipak Launches Dedicated PET Material Center in ItalyPlastipak opens a PET Material Center in Verbania, Italy, focusing on its PakPET pellet line and advancing circular polymer technologies for Europe.petrpet
16 Oct 2026 · PlasticsTodayNiagara Bottling to test enzymatic PET recycling technology in US trialRhea’s Factory and Niagara Bottling partner on a US DOE-funded project to validate enzymatic PET recycling for food-contact packaging.rpetpet
14 Oct 2026 · PlasticsTodaySupercritical CO2 technology wins recognition for food-grade film recyclingNextek and Coveris win Packaging Recycling Project of the Year for COtooCLEAN, a process enabling food-contact flexible film recycling.food-contactldpe
13 Oct 2026 · edieUK Food Supply Climate Risks Highlight Packaging and Logistics VulnerabilitiesExtreme weather and climate risks across UK food supply chains underscore the need for resilient packaging, reliable waste handling, and carbon tracking.ukregulation
8 Oct 2026 · Recycling TodayUS bill on recycled-content attribution highlights global mass balance debateUS Senate introduces the Recycled Materials Attribution Act, aiming to standardise mass balance claims for chemically recycled plastics.regulationfood-contact
1 Oct 2026 · edieNew BSI and ISO global standard launched to target food wasteBSI and ISO have launched a new global standard to help businesses measure and reduce food waste, impacting packaging design and recycling streams.regulationuk
30 Sept 2026 · PlasticsTodayVirginia Tech develops ring-shaped polymers for sustainable packagingUS researchers design degradable ring-shaped polymers that improve food packaging performance without altering chemical composition.food-contactpet
30 Sept 2026 · Circular Online (CIWM)BSI and ISO launch new global standard to tackle food wasteThe BSI and ISO have introduced a new international standard to help organisations systematically measure and reduce food waste across supply chains.regulationuk
29 Sept 2026 · Materials Recycling WorldUN Food Waste Campaign Highlights Need for Circular Packaging SolutionsThe UN’s food loss campaign underscores the link between food waste and packaging, driving demand for high-quality circular polymers in the UK and Türkiye.ukfood-contact
27 Sept 2026 · PlasticsTodayFoodservice Shift to Flexible Pouches Raises Recycling ChallengesSealed Air's new Cryovac ZeroPrep pouches highlight the ongoing tension between food waste reduction and plastic packaging recyclability.ldpepp
26 Sept 2026 · Waste DiveCircular Services Acquisition Signals Integration of Reuse and RecyclingCircular Services' acquisition of Re:Dish highlights a growing trend of integrating reuse systems with traditional recycling infrastructure.regulationfood-contact
23 Sept 2026 · Circular Online (CIWM)Bristol launches deposit-free, app-free reusable cup trialA new trial in Bristol tests a friction-free reusable cup scheme, carrying significant implications for UK packaging converters and waste streams.ukpp
18 Sept 2026 · Materials Recycling WorldEarthshot finalists target food waste and PFAS remediationEarthshot Prize finalists focus on tackling food waste and forever chemicals, offering key circular economy insights for UK and Turkish recyclers.regulationuk
12 Sept 2026 · Recycling TodayPolystyrene safety report bolsters case for food-contact recyclingA new report by the Polystyrene Recycling Alliance highlights the safety of PS, offering key circularity insights for UK and Turkish recyclers.regulationfood-contact
12 Sept 2026 · Waste DiveNew Jersey delays food-contact PCR mandate to 2030 amid supply concernsNew Jersey's delay of food-contact recycled plastic mandates highlights global challenges in scaling food-grade PCR, impacting UK and Turkish recyclers.regulationfood-contact
12 Sept 2026 · Recycling TodayTotalEnergies takes full control of TEPEAR chemical recycling projectPlastic Energy transfers its stake in the Spanish TEPEAR chemical recycling plant to TotalEnergies, signalling consolidation in advanced recycling.ppldpe
11 Sept 2026 · PlasticsTodayPolystyrene safety report defends food-contact credentials amid regulatory shiftsA comprehensive new report compiles 50 years of scientific data to defend the safety of polystyrene in food-contact packaging applications.regulationfood-contact
11 Sept 2026 · Recycling TodayUS state delays food-contact recycled plastic mandate, highlighting supply issuesNew Jersey's delay of its recycled content mandate for food packaging highlights the global challenge of securing high-quality food-grade PCR.regulationfood-contact
10 Sept 2026 · PlasticsTodayNew Jersey food packaging delay highlights global food-contact recycling hurdlesNew Jersey's three-year delay on food-contact recycled content mandates underscores global technical and regulatory challenges for food-grade plastics.regulationfood-contact
4 Sept 2026 · edieUK Reuse Policy: How the Case for Glass Impacts Plastic PackagingAs the UK government explores reusable packaging, the glass industry is lobbying hard. What does this mean for plastic packaging converters and recyclers?ukregulation
28 Aug 2026 · edieUK dairy sector sets stricter packaging and carbon targetsThe UK Dairy Roadmap's updated targets push for increased recycled content and lower emissions, impacting HDPE and PET packaging supply chains.ukhdpe
28 Aug 2026 · PlasticsTodayRubbermaid Adopts Eastman Tritan Renew for Food-Contact RangeRubbermaid integrates Eastman's Tritan Renew copolyester into its Brilliance range, highlighting the growing role of molecular recycling in food-contact packagifood-contactpet
26 Aug 2026 · Recycling TodayRubbermaid expands food-contact range with chemically recycled copolyesterRubbermaid's expansion of its Brilliance line using Eastman's Tritan Renew highlights growing commercial adoption of molecularly recycled food-contact plastics.food-contactpet
20 Aug 2026 · PlasticsTodayNew Global Alliance GALA to Advocate for Polymer Stabiliser SafetyThe Global Antioxidant and Light Stabilizer Association (GALA) forms to advocate for the safe, sustainable use of additives in plastics and recycling.regulationfood-contact
20 Aug 2026 · Recycling TodayIndorama Partners with Japanese Firms to Deploy Advanced PET Recycling TechIndorama Ventures partners with Suntory PepsiCo and Iwatani to scale bottle-to-bottle PET recycling, highlighting rising standards for food-grade rPET.rpetpet
19 Aug 2026 · edieUK Fresh Produce Climate Vulnerability Highlights Packaging and Supply Chain PressuresResearch highlights UK reliance on climate-vulnerable fresh food imports, intensifying pressure on shelf-life packaging and supply chain carbon accounting.ukfood-contact
15 Aug 2026 · Recycling TodayPureCycle and IPL Schoeller Roll Out Recycled Polypropylene ContainersPureCycle and IPL Schoeller partner to commercialise rigid containers containing 20% purified recycled polypropylene for industrial packaging applications.ppppt
13 Aug 2026 · Waste DiveVeolia Sues US Manufacturers Over PFAS Contamination in Water SuppliesVeolia has launched legal action against chemical producers to recoup PFAS filtration costs, highlighting rising industrial liability over persistent chemicals.regulationfood-contact
12 Aug 2026 · Materials Recycling WorldEU PPWR Implementation Begins with Initial Restrictions on PFASPhased rollout of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation begins, introducing initial restrictions on PFAS chemicals in food packaging.euregulation
11 Aug 2026 · PlasticsTodayFDA Rule Tightens Food Contact Compliance for Packaging SectorNew FDA mandates for food contact substances increase oversight, requiring enhanced traceability for packaging exporters and recyclers.regulationfood-contact
9 Aug 2026 · The Guardian — EnvironmentMicroplastic Contamination in Organic Waste Streams Prompts ScrutinyResearch shows microplastics persist in compost from food waste schemes, signaling tighter purity requirements for UK waste firms and packaging producers.ukregulation
7 Aug 2026 · Recycling TodayPureCycle Reports Revenue Growth Amid Ongoing Advanced PP Recycling LossesPureCycle nearly tripled its revenue in recent financial results, highlighting growing demand but ongoing cost hurdles for advanced PP recycling.ppppt
5 Aug 2026 · Recycling TodayGo-Pak launches 100% rPET cup as UK food-contact recycled packaging expandsGo-Pak Group introduces a 100% recycled PET cup, signalling sustained commercial demand for high-quality food-grade rPET across UK food service sectors.rpetpet
1 Aug 2026 · Recycling TodayMondelez and LyondellBasell Launch Recycled Flexible Packaging for ConfectioneryLyondellBasell, Amcor, and Mondelez introduce chemical-recycled polymers for flexible packaging, signaling growth in food-contact circular plastics.food-contactpp
31 Jul 2026 · edieWRAP highlights food waste reduction as vital for climate resilienceWRAP emphasises food waste reduction to protect food supply chains and lower emissions, with key impacts for packaging converters and recyclers.ukregulation
29 Jul 2026 · PlasticsTodayCoconut Cellulose Multilayer Film Developed for Sustainable Food PackagingResearchers have developed a biodegradable food packaging film made from coconut cellulose that manages oxygen levels and degrades rapidly.food-contactregulation