Insights

Current thinking on the decisions packaging teams face today. Practical perspectives on the shifts, challenges and opportunities ahead.

Material Substitution: Every Substrate Has Trade-Offs

Consumers prefer paper, but EU data shows plastic still growing and every substrate has trade-offs. Why material substitution is a portfolio decision.

PPWR August 2026 Update

The European Commission updated its PPWR FAQ on 31 July 2026. Six changes that affect who carries packaging obligations, and what to do about them.

US Packaging EPR in 2026: Drivers, Status, and What Comes Next

Seven US states have enacted packaging EPR. No federal framework exists. What is driving US EPR, where it stands, and what 2026 brings.

Preparing for PPWR Without Waiting for Every Detail

PPWR readiness starts before certainty. The decisions and evidence packaging teams can prepare today.

Volta Goes Live: Portugal's DRS System

Portugal switched on its national deposit return system. Here is what the new system means for packaging.

The 5% Line in PPWR Annex V: Scope Rule, Not Safe Harbour

Why PPWR concentration thresholds can change packaging strategy decisions — and why portfolio planning cannot wait.

The PPWR Declaration of Conformity: What It Is, What It Contains, Who Has to Sign It, and What to Do Now

What the declaration is, what it contains, and what packaging teams should prepare now.

The rPET Paradox

What happens when recycled-content targets meet a shrinking supply of suitable recycled material?

Packaging in Japan - The art of wrapping

A look at the cultural choices, presentation details, and packaging conventions found in Japan.

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