Japan’s evolution in packaging design standards
by Alena Zein at 11:14 in Emerging, Packaging under Environmental
Japan has introduced several updates and legislative changes this year, particularly around packaging design standards. This article provides a snapshot of these developments, future directions, and the key points producers need to know. This year, Japan introduced stricter regulations under its Positive List System for packaging that comes into contact ...
Packaging Design Meets Policy: How EPR Regulations Are Driving Innovation
by Lydia White at 08:56 in Packaging, Circular Economy, Environmental under Environmental
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is often seen as a compliance mechanism - a framework that requires producers to account for the environmental impact of their packaging. But increasingly, EPR is acting as a powerful driver of packaging innovation, influencing design choices in ways that support both regulatory compliance and broader sustainability ...

Re-designing cities to create a circular economy
by Jennifer Brook at 15:04 in Circular Economy, Environmental, Packaging under Environmental

Big cities are where the highest concentration of population density is found, meaning they produce the majority of our pollution. However, this means they are the biggest source from whence we can reduce our environmental impact. They are hubs for education, innovation, culture, and sharing ideas. Explaining the concept of a circular economy and how to ...


