04 Mar 2024 --- February began with the European Court adjudicating against Symphony Environmental’s long-running legal battle to overturn the ban on oxo-degradable plastic additives. An official investigation was launched into lobbying practices around the upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Meanwhile, Mondi confirmed it is considering acquiring DS Smith in a potential €11.7 billion (US$12.6 billion) tie-up and Berry Global entered a US$3.6 billion merger with Glatfelter Corporation.
