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Avery Dennison has made a significant advancement in sustainable packaging with the introduction of the industry's first RFID label recognised by the Association of Plastic Recyclers for its compatibility with the PET recycling stream.

After years of consultation, delay and debate, the UK government has officially confirmed that a deposit return scheme will launch in England and Northern Ireland on 1 October 2027.

Packaging solutions provider SIG has collaborated with Plastic Bank, Carta Misr and TileGreen to launch the nation’s first end-to-end recycling system for used aseptic beverage cartons.

Here, we highlight some of our favourite innovators making moves in the upcycling space.

Alpla Group has opened a new state-of-the-art PET recycling facility in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal.

Westfalia, a player in the global avocado market, has debuted its latest sustainable innovation – a paper made from 25-30% avocado waste.

KDP has been officially charged by the US SEC for making misleading statements about the recyclability of its K-Cup beverage pods.

Kroes has spun-off of its recycling division as an independent subsidiary company, Krones Recycling.

Amcor's Australia and New Zealand business has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Licella, to invest in an advanced plastic recycling facility.