PRSE 2025: Eastman talks EU circular economy for recycled plastics

Eastman highlights its molecular recycling technologies, processing hard to recycle mixed plastic waste into virgin-quality recycled plastics, at this year’s PRSE. We discuss the company’s portfolio, focusing on its polyester...

PRSE 2025 live: Starlinger flags EU PPWR as key to improving recycled plastic quality and demand

The European recycling industry suffers from low price levels and regional demand, according to Andreas Pechhacker, Starlinger’s general manager for Recycling Technology. Pechhacker explains what needs to happen to stabilize the...

The emergence of product personalization in the packaging industry

Gustavo Hernandez, senior category manager at VistaPrint Europe, discusses how personalized food packaging offers more than just a simple container. We explore how a personalized packaging unboxing experience can foster an...

Returnity CEO: The future of sustainable and reusable packaging

Michael Newman, CEO at Returnity, talks about scaling reusable shipping and delivery packaging. Returnity recently launched the Last Box, a fully recyclable shipping box made entirely from PP. We discuss the necessity for supply...

EU project MoeBios tackles bioplastic recycling hurdles

Recycling solutions for bioplastics currently represent only 1–2% of the packaging waste stream. The MoeBios project, developed by the Spanish research and technology center Itene and funded by the EU, aims to find a coordinated...

How to leverage EU regulation for US compostability strategies

Compostability remains underrepresented in policy discussions despite the industry’s overall focus on sustainability, according to Rhodes Yepsen, executive director at the Biodegradable Products Institute, US. Yepsen highlights...