Ending greenwashing: the crucial role of legislation on green claims
Greenwashing is problematic for sustainability. The EU and other regions have proposed or implemented steps to outlaw greenwashing. What is the current status, and what does it mean for the use of ‘green claims’?
Legislation explained: the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
The EU Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) impacts which food packaging is allowed and what’s not. In this article, we break down the key objectives, timeline, and rules outlined in the PPWR, so you know exactly what to expect and how to prepare.
What’s rPET and why do we use it for food packaging?
Factsheet: Everything you need to know about rPET (recycled PET) and its use in food packaging
Why we don’t claim our products are PFAS-free
PFAS have been all over the news these past years. Across Europe, there is an ever-increasing range of recommendations and legislation regarding the safe use of PFAS in food packaging and cookware. Why we can’t claim our products are PFAS-free, but can claim no PFAS is added? Read on to discover.
SUP Directive update for the Netherlands: Changes from 2026
Are you based in the Netherlands? In mid-December 2024, the government announced key updates regarding the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD), reinforcing the focus on ‘reusable as standard.’ Here’s a summary of the changes you need to know.
Factsheet: What’s PLA and why do we use it for food packaging?
When it comes to bioplastics, PLA leads the pack. Here’s all you need to know about this handy material and its place in food packaging.
What are plastics – And can they be part of a sustainable future?
Plastic has got a bad reputation. But it also has many practical properties. Sometimes, these properties can even help us be more sustainable, providing we are careful with the material’s disposal and reuse. Discover how this works.
Pioneering plastics: Q&A spanning bioplastics to oxo-degradables
Sometimes it feels like there are too many plastic types for consumers to fully comprehend. Verive’s guide to relevant varieties – spanning recycled plastics, oxo-degradables, and bioplastics – provides key definitions from the plastics packaging market.
What are countries outside of Europe doing to reduce plastic waste?
Plastic legislation around the world. The EU has adopted the Single Use Plastics Directive, but what are countries outside of Europe doing about plastic?
Which certifications matter for sustainability in food packaging? A simple guide
Did you know there are now more than 400 different certifications in sustainability, each with a different meaning?
