Every material on the market today can claim to be “sustainable”. Part of the challenge is that many existing tools used to measure circularity focus on technical materials that are reused in industrial systems, making them less suited to assess bio-based materials...
Mycelium is a remarkable age-old living organism that plays a vital role in nature. More recently, mycelium has also emerged as a versatile and sustainable substitute material with a wide range of functionalities across industries, such as packaging. What is mycelium?...
Imagine you’ve sourced recyclable material, optimized your packaging design, introduced return systems, and then: your packaging ends up in landfill… The material cycle is broken and the benefits of using recyclable materials are lost in a pile of waste. New or...
With only 18 months to transition until the PPWR becomes mandatory on August 12. 2026, there’s pressure to ensure compliance. New regulations may seem complex and confusing. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. If you’re tempted to wait for clear instructions — don’t....
De Verordening verpakking en verpakkingsafval (PPWR) is afgelopen december officieel aangenomen door de Europese Raad. De PPWR zal op 12 augustus 2026 in werking treden en laat ongeveer 18 maanden over voor de implementatie. De verordening is bedoeld om de hoeveelheid...
