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Aug 14, 2026

APR Recognizes Recyclable CSD Barrier Packaging with Up to 5% MXD6, Expanding Lightweight PET Solutions

The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) has extended its recognition for recyclable PET barrier packaging to include up to 5% MXD6 content, marking the latest milestone in a progression that began with 2.5% in 2020 and advanced to 3.3% before reaching the current threshold. The recognition, achieved by long-time Husky partners Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC) and REPI, expands the design space for carbonated soft drink (CSD) bottles that can now combine lightweighting, CO₂ retention, and full compatibility with the clear PET recycling stream.

Aug 14, 2026

Amcor Garners Two AmeriStar Awards for Recyclable Refill Pouch and Reclosable Healthcare Pouch

Amcor, the global packaging leader headquartered in Zurich with dual listings on the NYSE and ASX, has been honored with two AmeriStar awards from the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP). The awards recognize the AmPrima® recycle-ready 150ml refill pouch in the Health and Beauty Aids category, and the Amcor HealthCare™ reclosable pouch in the Drug and Pharmaceutical category — two flexible packaging innovations that address distinct but converging industry imperatives: circularity and patient-centric functionality.

Aug 12, 2026

EU's PPWR Comes Into Effect as Packaging Industry Innovates and Navigates Compliance

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has crossed a critical threshold. As of August 12, 2026, the regulation generally applies across the European Union, marking the most significant overhaul of packaging legislation in decades. For an industry that has spent years preparing, debating, and lobbying, the date is not a finish line but a starting gun — the moment when harmonized requirements for recyclability, reuse, recycled content, and substance restrictions become legally enforceable for all packaging placed on the EU market.

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Aug 16, 2026 Sven Cammerer

Europe's Bio-Based Lead Markets: What the BIC Study Tells Us About the Path Forward

In July 2026, the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) published what may be the most comprehensive evidence base to date on Europe’s bio-based products sector. The two-part study, developed with BIC members across the value chain, maps lead markets across four strategic sectors — chemicals, plastics and polymers, fibre-based packaging, and textiles — and translates that mapping into a concrete policy agenda. The conclusion is unambiguous: Europe has the industrial capacity, the technical expertise, and the feedstock access to lead globally in bio-based products. What it lacks is a regulatory framework that stimulates demand.

Jul 29, 2026

Compostable Packaging: What It Is, How It Works, and What Certifications to Require

Bioelements provides a comprehensive guide to compostable packaging, covering definitions, mechanisms, and the certifications that validate true compostability in industrial and home settings.

Jul 22, 2026

The Story Behind Peracetic Acid: From Production to Bio-Based Innovation

Peracetic acid is a versatile disinfectant used across food safety, water treatment, healthcare, and industrial processing. As demand grows toward a $300 million North American market by 2031, bio-based peracetic acid from renewable acetic acid offers a path to lower Scope 3 emissions and more resilient supply chains.

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