29 Jan 2024 --- The year has begun with national deposit return scheme (DRS) launches, investments in plastic processing, health and sustainability launches, new greenwashing legislation and plastic bans, and delays in other policy areas. Meanwhile, researchers issued warnings about healthcare costs associated with widespread harmful packaging materials. In the first of a new series for Packaging Insights, we recap the most significant stories of the month to ensure you haven’t missed key highlights from the packaging industry.Among this month’s news, we look at some of the hottest topics, market dynamics and trends while speaking to some of the most prominent players in the industry.