Trends and statistics

IPL, a manufacturer of rigid-plastic products, announced it is merging with Schoeller Allibert, a manufacturer of reusable transport packaging.

Fast-paced growth of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP) recycling came to a halt, with capacities plateauing in 2023.

Packaging manufacturer Amcor and Metsä Group, a leading player in the forestry sector, have enthusiastically announced a new collaboration aimed at revolutionising the world of food packaging. Through this partnership, the two companies aim to develop innovative, eco-friendly, and recyclable packaging solutions, responding to the growing demand for sustainability in the packaging industry.

Amcor, a global leader in developing responsible packaging solutions, has released the third edition of its European consumer claims research. Based on responses from over 3,300 consumers across six European countries – including Italy – the study highlights a clear trend: recyclability is now the most influential factor in consumer purchasing decisions, surpassing even carbon footprint reduction.

The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and RecyClass published the second progress report of their collaboration, which aims to accelerate the global harmonisation of plastics recyclability.

Aliplast, a subsidiary of Herambiente and part of the Hera Group, and one of Europe’s leading companies in plastic regeneration, has acquired the PET recycling operations of Gurit Italia located in Carmignano di Brenta (Padua, Italy).

Sonoco, a global leader in sustainable packaging, today announced the completion of the sale of its Thermoformed and Flexible Packaging business ("TFP") to Toppan for an approximate purchase price of $1.8 billion, on a cash-free and debt-free basis and subject to customary adjustments.

A new study, presented by Assovetro, explores sustainability by analysing the recycling performance of four key materials: glass, PET, aluminium, and multilayer.

We met international operators in the sector at Luxe Pack 2024, the high-end showcase held every year at the Grimaldi Forum in Munich.

Maria Costanza Candi

European Bioplastics, in collaboration with Nova-Institute, has recently released the latest data on the global bioplastics market, outlining a promising outlook for the coming years.