The global cosmetics industry generates more than 120 billion units of packaging every year according to Zero Waste Europe.

LUSH is known for its packaging free cosmetics that create less waste.

However, this can cause issues at checkout.

Without a barcode to scan, staff previously had to memorise hundreds of products to manually enter at the till, leading to slow transactions and long lines.

Avient’s Oxyloop-1 grade has earned the endorsement of the European Platform for Bottle Packaging (EPBP) for bottle-to-bottle recyclability for the colored recycled stream. This recognition underscores its ability to meet some of the highest industry standards for recyclability. Additionally, this non-nylon-based product is compatible with recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET), making it an excellent choice for brands looking to incorporate higher levels of recycled material into their packaging.

The partnership has resulted in the creation of a D-PAK™ showroom at the Kompak site in Etten-Leur, the Netherlands. On site, both existing and potential customers will have the opportunity to experience the revolutionary D-PAK™ carton packaging solution for home and personal care products such as detergents, household cleaning and liquid soaps – from design and handling to actual filling. 

In a major step toward sustainable packaging, Veolia has announced plans to develop the United Kingdom’s largest food-grade PET recycling plant. Backed by a £70 million (~$90M) investment, the facility will be located in Runcorn, Cheshire, and is set to begin operations in early 2026.

Amcor , a global leader in responsible packaging, has teamed up with Riverside Natural Foods, a leading certified organic snack producer, to launch MadeGood Trail Mix Bars in AmFiber™ paper-based packaging. Unveiled during Earth Month, this category-first innovation offers curbside recyclability without compromising product performance—setting a new standard in sustainable snack packaging.

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In a bold stride toward a more sustainable future, Balrampur Chini Mills Limited (BCML) has officially launched Balrampur Bioyug, India’s first industrial-scale PLA bioplastics brand, signaling a groundbreaking shift in the country’s approach to plastic, agriculture, and climate-conscious industry.

Launched on May 27, 2025, by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai, Bioyug marks not just a new product but the beginning of a new paradigm: one where plastic isn’t made from oil, but from crops like sugarcane.