Trends and statistics

A new study by UPM Specialty Materials and Smithers predicts strong growth for fiber-based food packaging, driven by advances in barrier technologies, tightening environmental regulations, and increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions

Comieco report: over 88% of service items in McDonald’s restaurants are paper-based, with an 87% recycling rate

A research project has been launched to transform residual fibers from flax and hemp crops into biodegradable plastics suitable for bottle production.

India’s food delivery platform, has launched a new “Low Plastic Packaging” option within its app, enabling users to easily discover and order from restaurants that use sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging

The Genoa-based ice cream company accelerates its industrial and packaging sustainability strategy

Significant progress in responsible sourcing, climate action, and sustainable packaging innovation

Turning climate urgency into a concrete action agenda is the warning issued by Deloitte to communities in order to tackle the crisis here and now. The topic will be discussed at the NEXT Milan Forum 2026 (May 4–6).

Whether in-store or via delivery, product sustainability and packaging type (material/recyclability) influence the choices of more than 70% of Italians

The Consortium confirms its leading role in the management of packaging waste from technological products, also recording a +46% increase in collection, reaching 36,000 tonnes

Un report dell’Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research stima 48 miliardi di cedi di benefici annui con investimenti mirati in gestione rifiuti e sanificazione. Oggi il Paese perde oltre 6 miliardi l’anno tra costi sanitari e produttività mancata.