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Packaging design bridges tradition and wellness in Thompson’s tea collection
Packaging design bridges tradition and wellness in Thompson’s tea collection
Creative agency BrandMe has introduced a new packaging design for Thompson’s collection of fruit and herbal teas. The redesign aims to unify the collection with Thompson’s core range of teas and capture the attention of health-conscious consumers across the UK and Ireland. We speak to Georgia Howell, senior designer at BrandMe, about the role of bright color in the updated design. We also discuss how design can adapt to tea flavors and reflect wellness features.
Refill systems gain traction as cultural shift reshapes packaging consumption
Refill systems gain traction as cultural shift reshapes packaging consumption
Refillables play a central role in reducing reliance on single-use packaging solutions. Industry representatives highlight that refillable alternatives offer economic benefits, encouraging emerging markets to push for innovation and adoption. Packaging Insights speaks to Unilever, refillable service providers Smartfill and Manzi Water (based in South Africa), and Reposit (based in the UK) about the shift from refill as an option to an expectation. We discuss why refilling has become a socially responsible choice and how small, informal market access can facilitate growth.
Tomra Recycling expert: X-ray sorting tech transforms wood packaging recovery sector
Tomra Recycling expert: X-ray sorting tech transforms wood packaging recovery sector
Tomra Recycling has launched a new edition of its X-TRACT X-ray sorting unit, which can detect and separate wood waste from contaminants. Packaging Insights speaks to Jose Matas, head of Waste Emerging Segments at Tomra Recycling, about the implications of this advanced sorting technology for the packaging industry. 
Circular economy: Refillables
Circular economy: Refillables
As sustainability becomes a key driver of consumer choice, refillable packaging is gaining traction over single-use options in the F&B industry. According to survey data from Innova Market Insights, one in five consumers globally say they are willing to pay more for refillable packaging compared to conventional formats. This growing preference reflects rising demand for sustainable solutions that align with circular economy principles and help reduce single-use waste.
Pressure-sensitive labels and their role in making packaging circular
Pressure-sensitive labels and their role in making packaging circular
Discover how pressure-sensitive labels are revolutionizing packaging sustainability. This Avery Dennison white paper highlights how innovative PSLs enable circularity, enhance recycling, and support reuse models. Learn how innovative labels help brands achieve sustainability goals, reduce waste, and improve traceability without compromising performance or production efficiency. Dive into the future of sustainable packaging now!This Technical Paper is brought to you by Avery Dennison.
Top Packaging Trends 2025: How can businesses navigate new sustainability regulations?
Top Packaging Trends 2025: How can businesses navigate new sustainability regulations?
Join us as we explore Innova Market Insights’ Top Packaging Trends 2025 in this exclusive webinar. The global market researcher’s senior analyst, Alisa Selezneva, shares exclusive insights behind this year’s leading trends, which are dominated by the intensifying regulatory and consumer demand for environmentally responsible packaging. We are joined by leading experts Edward Kosior, CEO and founder at Nextek, and Tey Bannerman, partner at McKinsey & Company, as they debate the packaging industry’s latest big developments, from the emergence of AI in waste management to innovation in sustainable materials and systems. 

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Upcycling mixed PVC: Researchers develop scalable waste-into-fuel recycling method
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An international research team has upcycled plastic packaging waste into fuels in a single-stage process. The scientists are turning discarded polyvinyl chloride (PVC) into chlorine-free, fuel-range hydrocarbons and hydrogen chloride.Traditional waste-to-energy technologies, including incineration, pyrolysis, and most chemical upcycling methods for PVC utilization, rely on high-temperature dechlorination to avoid the release of toxic chlorinated compounds.
Tomra pilots reverse vending machines in Spain ahead of national DRS rollout
Reverse vending machine for beverage containers.
Tomra has installed its beverage container recycling machines in Sangüesa, Spain, as part of a government trial project for a national drink container DRS. The trial runs between June 1 and August 31 and features two Tomra T70 Dual reverse vending machines. These are installed at a local supermarket and a central street location in the town. The system accepts PET bottles and cans. Spain’s DRS is expected to roll out in November 2026. The insights gathered from Sangüesa’s pilot will help fine tune the national DRS rollout. 
Siegwerk and Ravenwood introduce linerless labels for nutrition and pharma
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Siegwerk’s BPA-free varnishes have been approved for Ravenwood’s linerless systems. Linerless labels offer an alternative to traditional pressure-sensitive solutions that do not require a silicone-coated release liner, reducing material waste.According to Siegwerk, linerless technology offers benefits such as increased label yield per roll, reduced storage and transportation costs, and improved sustainability by minimizing landfill waste.
Tupperware introduces glass containers with airtight lids and recycled materials
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Tupperware has unveiled its first modular glass container range for cooking, baking, storing, and reheating. The new line, Voila, features clear borosilicate glass containers with airtight lids and a modular design allowing for vertical stacking and space-efficient storage. The containers are made with 30% recycled glass, and the lids contain post-industrial plastic waste. The lid can be pressed to lock in freshness and can be lifted easily to prevent spills. 
Ethiopia confronts packaging waste crisis amid rising animal welfare concerns
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A new research initiative in Ethiopia is set to investigate the problem of plastic ingestion among donkeys and develop strategies to ensure animal welfare.Ethiopia is home to the world’s largest donkey population — around 10.6 million animals — many of which forage among dumped waste for food. According to the Ethiopian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), 79% of the country’s plastic waste is not recycled or incinerated, instead accumulating in dumps, landfills, waterways, and along roadsides.
Rebuilding trust: BlueTree CEO highlights how to restore consumer confidence in the US food supply
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Tomra Recycling expert: X-ray sorting tech transforms wood packaging recovery sector

Tomra Recycling has launched a new edition of its X-TRACT X-ray sorting unit, which can detect and separate wood waste from contaminants. Packaging Insights speaks to Jose Matas, head of Waste Emerging Segments at Tomra Recycling, about the implications of this advanced sorting technology for the packaging industry. 

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INC-5.2: European Bioplastics reacts to frustrating UN Global Plastic Treaty outcome

We speak with Julie Pieters, European Bioplastics’ EU policy affairs manager, following the UN Environment Assembly’s final negotiating session (INC-5.2) on a Global Plastic Treaty.Pieters, who took part in the talks as an observer, tells Packaging Insights that the negotiations’ outcome is undesirable and discusses its implications for Europe’s bioplastics industry. 

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INC-5.2 ends in “abject failure,” final round of plastic treaty talks conclude without agreement

The INC-5.2 negotiations in Geneva have failed to create an internationally binding UN Global Plastic Treaty. After 11 days of discussions aimed at reaching a consensus on ending the plastic pollution crisis, member states and delegations remain deadlocked on specific issues such as reducing production and controlling toxic chemicals.

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Climate-smart packagingJul2025

Innova Market Insights data indicates a 5% average annual growth in climate-smart packaging launches between April 2020 and March 2025. Europe led these launches. Flat pouch was the top packaging type...

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Circular economy: Refillables Aug 2025

As sustainability becomes a key driver of consumer choice, refillable packaging is gaining traction over single-use options in the F&B industry. According to survey data from Innova Market Insights, one in five consumers globally say they are willing to pay more for refillable packaging compared to conventional formats. This growing preference reflects rising demand for sustainable solutions that align with circular economy principles and help reduce single-use waste.

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Nutrition & Supplement DeliveryAug 2025

Innova Market Insights data indicates a 4% year-over-year growth in supplement launches between July 2023 and June 2025. Europe led the way win new launches. Around two-thirds of these launches were packaged in bottles, with plastic being the dominant material, used in over 80% of total launches. 

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Reedbut Group talks enhancing unboxing and recyclability in e-commerce packaging

Jason Jeffery, group business development director, and Lucien Spooner, group marketing manager, discuss the e-commerce unboxing experience value. The company emphasizes balancing usability in e-commerce applications and leveraging design to deliver aesthetic and practical value without...

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Smart Robotics CEO: Regulations and rising costs drive automation in packaging
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UN Global Plastic Treaty: TotalEnergies Corbion CEO highlights bioplastics, responds to criticism 
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UN Global Plastic Treaty: Marine Conservation Society demands EPR push ahead of INC-5.2
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