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
Read MoreReplacing 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.
Read MorePackaging 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 Replacing the outdated Packaging Directive, PPWR enforces stricter, standardized rules across all EU member states.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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