While Heike was exploring the EU’s regulatory landscape in Brussels – from the SUP Directive to the Circular Packaging Vision 2030 to the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) – I made my way to Tübingen, to explore how these big ideas are translated into real-world action product developments and within
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It has been a while since I’ve been travelling with our Editour Road Show. With fond memories of the North America Road Show 2018 and the European Road Show 2022 still in mind, I packed my suitcase and set off for Brussels. The European Circular Economy Road Show 2025 is a
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The first part of our Circular Economy Tour 2025 has officially begun, with my journey kicking off in Spain. While I expected to encounter exciting new developments, what struck me most were the strong echoes of the past – projects, people, and places that brought a real sense of déjà vu,
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Dear Friends of PETplanet, We’re hitting the road again! Our latest Editour, The Circular Economy Tour 2025 Europe, has officially begun—just in time for World Recycling Day 2025. Throughout the year, the PETplanet editorial team will be reporting from production facilities, offices, and in the field, exploring the challenges that come
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New year, new project! 2025 we will conduct the first part of our perennial Circular Economy Tour starting in Europe! Our latest editorial venture embarks on an exciting journey across several European countries, delving into sustainable packaging strategies of machinery manufacturers, suppliers, beverage producers, and PET recyclers. We’ll examine trends specific
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Visit to Sarooj Water in Oman, by Alexander Büchler In Oman, just three years ago, a 24-pack of the favourite 250 ml single-serve water bottle cost 1.60 euros in a discount supermarket. That’s not even 7 eurocents per bottle. Supermarkets are now offering the same 24-pack of 250 ml Sarooj water for 0.80 euro
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It’s Sunday 8 September and PETplanet has two appointments in 6th of October City. First, I take the Editourmobil to the PET recycler Bariq. Here I meet COO Ahmed Abdel Fattah and Marketing Manager Mrs Nour El Gammal, who, together with their team, tell me about their work as pioneers in
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It’s Wednesday, 4 September and the world is slowly waking up from its summer holiday. After a relatively short three-hour flight, I land in Cairo in the afternoon, where I initially have a few problems on arrival with my visa. Apparently it can only be paid for in dollars, which is
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It’s 22 February – Saudi Founding Day! That means I have a compulsory break from visiting today. And tomorrow too, because it’s Friday and I can’t make any appointments. So that means time for writing and organising. I still have a number of confirmed appointments for the coming days, but without
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It’s finally time again! After the successful first part of the Middle East Road Show to the United Arab Emirates before the Christmas holidays, it’s now time for the second tour destination, Saudi Arabia! Admittedly, organising the dates there was anything but easy and so I kept my travel arrangements very
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At the beginning of my last week in the UAE, I drive to the packaging and mould manufacturer Precision Group. The plant is not far from Downtown Dubai. The new GM Sajeed Abdul Lathief, who has just taken over from David Swan, who recently went into well-deserved retirement, is waiting for
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