Here’s this week’s Packaura roundup — 10 items across Packaging Industry, Materials & Recycling.
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The TLDR
- Packaging Industry: Robbie Staniforth | The PRN system is not a tax – and that distinction matters
- Materials & Recycling: Investments in Mexico’s steel sector carry forward despite tariff obstacle
Packaging Industry
Robbie Staniforth | The PRN system is not a tax – and that distinction matters
With Government recently announcing their Regulatory Position Statement on recycling obligations for packaging producers in 2026, Robbie Staniforth, chief policy and impact officer, Ecosurety, discusses implications for… Packaging News
Co-op and Podback expand coffee pod recycling to over 200 stores
More than 200 Co-op stores are rolling out Coffee pod recycling points following a trial with Podback, the coffee pod recycling service. Packaging News
Materials & Recycling
Investments in Mexico’s steel sector carry forward despite tariff obstacle
With the exception of a special-quality bar plant in Mexico that Gerdau envisioned and later canceled, no other upcoming steel projects in Mexico are expected to be canceled. Recycling Today
BIR reports describe caution in European recycled plastics market
While regulations such as the PPWR provide a source of optimism for the future, demand for recycled resins is subdued, with Middle East conflicts, international competition and material availability continuing to… Recycling Today
Through the Line Podcast: Beautiful Vandalism, and the Problem of a Product With No Shelf
Where do you shelve a carbonated, dairy-free coffee? Not with the energy drinks, and not with the canned lattes. Packaging World
From the blog this week
How to Turn Your Brand Story Into Packaging Copy & Design
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Minimalist Packaging Design: Say More With Less
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Vendor Managed Inventory for Packaging: How It Works
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Bamboo Packaging: Pros, Cons, and Best Uses for Brands
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Which Plastic Recycling Numbers Are Food-Safe?
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