Companies manufacturing materials, films, sheets, preforms, packaging, packaging machinery, recycling systems and packaging solutions that contribute to the development of the sector through sustainable innovations are invited to submit their applications for the MP2026 Awards. Deadline: 13 February!
This report supports the implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation within the framework of the European Green Deal and the Circular Economy Action Plan 2.0.
Prepared by the Joint Research Centre for the Directorate-General for Environment, it draws on contributions from external contractors, over 25 000 EU citizens and more than 250 expert stakeholders. The study addresses the fragmentation of waste-sorting labels across Member States, a key barrier to efficient recycling and the functioning of the internal market.
The technical proposal sets out a harmonised system of waste-sorting labels for packaging and receptacles across the EU, geared to removing market barriers while ensuring that consumers receive clear, consistent and actionable sorting instructions.
REkrabička offers a returnable packaging system designed for restaurants, cafés and canteens. Their sturdy reusable food and drink containers can be used 400 times, replacing 400 single-use items.
This conference took place on 10-11 December in Spain, bringing together over a hundred plastics recycling specialists who debated competitiveness and regulation in plastics recycling in Europe. See the highlights!
SustainableSolutionsMatch empowers European businesses on their path to a sustainable and circular economy. It brings solution seekers and providers together to tackle real challenges and find practical answers.
Whether you're looking for innovative ideas or reliable partners, this event brings solution seekers and providers together to tackle real challenges and find practical answers.
Specialists, companies and key stakeholders from the packaging value chain will address the challenges and opportunities posed by the transition toward more sustainable models and explore the latest trends in barrier packaging materials and solutions.
This event will focus on identifying and advancing circular solutions that can be applied across diverse sectors of the national economy, while also addressing the needs and opportunities at the local community level.
The International Plastics Recycling Seminar, PLASREC, is a benchmark event for professionals in the recycling industry. It will feature over 20 presentations by internationally renowned experts who will address the key challenges, technological advances and regulatory frameworks shaping the plastics recycling sector.
If you've ever been to Spain, for instance, you'll know that the Mediterranean has a lot of olive trees. That makes for a lot of waste. This project aims to use that waste to make animal feed, additives, packaging and biogas.
Contribute to the 2025 European Reuse Barometer! The results will highlight progress, inspire new solutions and guide decision makers towards ambitious reuse targets. All reuse businesses are invited to complete the survey.
