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New global symbol launched to identify reusable packaging and systems
A new global symbol designed to identify reusable packaging and reuse systems has been launched by a coalition of businesses, governments, NGOs, and designers. The logo has been launched by PR3: The Global Alliance to Advance Reuse and comes amid growing concerns that recycling alone cannot solve the plastic waste crisis alone.
German survey exposes packaging recycling misconceptions
Article by Packaging Gateway
Most German consumers support sustainable packaging, but many do not understand how well the country’s recycling system performs, according to a new nationwide survey released for Packaging Day 2026.
The research, commissioned by the German Packaging Institute (dvi) and 11 packaging industry associations, found strong public support for recyclable packaging and the circular economy.
At the same time, it revealed widespread misconceptions about recycling rates, packaging waste and the environmental role of packaging.
New research reveals refill packaging now ‘well established’ across personal care products
Article by Packaging Scotland
AMCOR has marked World Refill Day by undertaking consumer research into attitudes towards refill packaging in the personal care sector across Europe.
Drawing on insights from 2,749 consumers surveyed across six European countries, including the UK, the research reveals that refill packaging is now well established across personal care categories, including shower and bath products, haircare and handwash liquid soap.
PET thermoform collection rises as rPET use declines, finds industry research
Article by Packaging Insights
PET thermoform collection in the US and Canada has increased despite recent losses in domestic recycling capacity, market instability, and imported recycled PET (rPET), finds new research from the National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR).
Article by Open Earth
Our planet faces a growing crisis as plastic debris accumulates in every corner of the ocean. This pollution undermines the health of marine ecosystems, threatens food security, and imposes great financial burdens on coastal communities, particularly in lower-income nations. While we know the problem is vast, a major uncertainty remains: which specific products are the primary culprits on a global scale?
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