Center for International Environmental Law publishes report about plastic risks across each stage of lifecycle, calls for lifecycle approach during decision making and for a variety of solutions and options
February 18, 2019
New sleeves to help PET recycling
Industry association endorsed for standardized sleeves on PET bottles, new solution aims to improve sleeve removal before recycling
February 13, 2019
National Geographic’s packaging challenge
“Ocean Plastic Innovation Challenge” to reward innovations in food packaging, focus on using easily recycled materials without additives; submissions due June 2019
February 6, 2019
“Future Food Initiative” launched
Swiss companies partner with local universities on research program aimed to provide affordable nutrition, accelerate healthy foods, search for sustainable packaging
February 5, 2019
OECD webinar on plastics
Webinar focused on improving plastics recycling rates, avoiding environmental impacts; built on earlier OECD report
January 30, 2019
Economics of plastic recycling
McKinsey & Company release study examining the potential of plastics recycling technologies; estimates $60 billion in profit growth for petrochemicals and plastics sector
January 29, 2019
Coca-Cola to share packaging technology
Beverage producer Coca-Cola announces sharing of plant-based packaging technology with competitors
January 28, 2019
Edible packaging market expected to grow
Market study predicts development of the edible packaging market at compounded annual rate of 6.8%; expected to be worth over $1 billion by 2023
January 28, 2019
Plastic waste discussed in Davos
Panel at World Economic Forum discusses plastic waste and approaches for future; multiple industry announcements made related to plastics recycling and re-use
January 23, 2019
Development of biodegradable water bottle
Nestlé partners with Danimer Scientific to develop biodegradable plastic bottle for its water business
