Posts tagged Sustainable Packaging
Why Beach Cleanups are a Critical Intervention in Systemic Plastic Leakage (and What Brands Can Do About It)

According to the OECD's Global Plastics Outlook, the systemic gap remains staggering: while global production continues to climb, only 9% of plastic waste is successfully recycled. Furthermore, research from Systemiq’s 'Breaking the Plastic Wave' framework suggests that roughly 11 million metric tons of macroplastics continue to leak into marine ecosystems annually, a figure projected to nearly triple by 2040 without radical intervention

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Why Recycled Packaging Needs More Than Good Intentions?

Replacing virgin plastic with recycled plastic sounds simple on paper. But for procurement teams and packaging managers, it's anything but plug-and-play. The shift touches everything from supply chains and sourcing protocols to compliance, certifications, and consumer-facing narratives.

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The Impact of PPWR: What It Means for Packaging and Supply Chains

Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is a complete overhaul of the way brands design, source, and manage packaging materials. Replacing the outdated Packaging Directive, PPWR enforces stricter, standardized rules across all EU member states. With just 18 months to comply, the time for action is now.

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