Reusable packaging, which is the subject of a major deep-dive report drawn from real-world examples, may be stepping from the wings into the sustainability spotlight. To effectively address the global ...

A detailed plan to transform product packaging and significantly cut plastic production and pollution has been developed by researchers. The research, published today by the University of Portsmouth's ...

A new global symbol aims to make reusable packaging as easy to identify as recyclable materials, helping consumers know exactly what to do next. Korin Miller has spent nearly two decades covering food ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The initiative aims to support the circular economy by standardising reusable packaging identification. / Credit: Dmitry Zimin via ...

After decades of mostly failed attempts to make reusable bottles, tubs and cups work, looming waste-reduction laws are forcing companies to take a harder look at putting drinks, food and everyday ...

The retailer noted “trade-offs among product protection, food safety, cost, regulatory requirements, recycled material ...

Making the best of a bad situation is in Mishel Wong’s DNA as much as an entrepreneurial spirit. That was made clear several years ago while working in Quebec for Servicelab Canada, a supplier of ...

Plastic or cardboard? Single-use or reusable? The question on which type of packaging is the more sustainable solution is not an easy one to answer. Among other things, comprehensive life cycle ...

For several months last year, patrons of a Seattle coffee shop called Tailwind Cafe had the option of ordering their Americanos and lattes in returnable metal to-go cups. Customers could simply borrow ...

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has published an update on the progress signatories to its global commitment on plastics are making. The scheme boasts some of the world’s largest packaged food ...

Refilling a bottle instead of throwing it away has become a popular way for people to reduce waste — a small, tangible action in response to larger environmental problems. But whether refilling ...

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