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2024 – A Transformative Year for Lorax EPI
by Joshua Martin at 15:36 in Content

2024 – A Transformative Year for Lorax EPI

​As 2024 comes to an end and we set our sights on an exciting 2025, it's the perfect moment to reflect on the incredible milestones and achievements our company has reached this year. From new beginnings to remarkable growth, 2024 has truly been a year to remember.One of the most significant milestones this year was moving into our brand-new offices. In J...

Get to Know Your Green Claims: How to Avoid Greenwashing in a Changing Legislative Landscape
by Sian Lee at 10:39 in Emerging, Environmental, Packaging

​We are all consumers of packaging. Increasingly, consumers reaching for their favourite product on the supermarket shelf may be swayed by promising on-pack claims regarding packaging recyclability or recycled content inclusion. Done well, environmental claims indicate to the eco-conscious consumer that a certain product or its packaging may have preferen...

Get to Know Your Green Claims: How to Avoid Greenwashing in a Changing Legislative Landscape

Chemical Recycling Policies Shaping the Future
by Verity Anipa at 08:37 in Circular Economy, Emerging, Environmental, Packaging

Chemical Recycling Policies Shaping the Future

​The world is at a tipping point in tackling plastic waste, and countries are increasingly turning to sustainable solutions. While mechanical recycling has been the dominant method, it struggles with complex or contaminated plastics that often end up in landfills or incinerators. Chemical recycling, a technology that breaks plastics into their core compon...

Committed to shift the “plastic biggest polluter” paradigm together, Southeast Asian countries are rapidly improving its regulatory framework. Here’s what you need to know as producers
by Qinthar Aghnia Audiawarman at 09:22 in Circular Economy, Environmental, Packaging

​A study in Science Advances has revealed a direct correlation between plastic production by consumer goods companies and environmental plastic pollution, indicating that a 1% increase in production results in a 1% increase in pollution. Southeast Asia dominates the list of the highest plastic polluters, with six out of the top ten countries located in th...

Committed to shift the “plastic biggest polluter” paradigm together, Southeast Asian countries are rapidly improving its regulatory framework. Here’s what you need to know as producers

Latvia’s New Plastic Tax: A Push Towards Sustainability
by Alena Zein at 15:02 in Circular Economy, Packaging, Environmental

Latvia’s New Plastic Tax: A Push Towards Sustainability

​Latvia has amended its Natural Resource Tax by establishing a tax on plastics that are typically not recycled in Latvia. Starting from 1st October 2024, any taxable person responsible for packaging made entirely or partially of non-recyclable plastic (polymeric) materials will be subject to this tax. The tax was introduced in response to the European Uni...

Refreshed How2Recycle labels
by Meng Yan at 10:10 in Packaging, Environmental

​The How2Recycle (H2R) label, launched in 2012, is a voluntary labelling program designed to make recycling guidance simple and consistent across brands, helping consumers make informed choices. As recycling regulations and consumer expectations evolve, H2R recently introduced two new label types—How2Recycle Pro and How2Recycle Plus—to offer even clearer,...

Refreshed How2Recycle labels

Lorax EPI attends the Canadian Stewardship Conference
by Aaron Sarah at 13:16 in Circular Economy, Emerging, Packaging

Lorax EPI attends the Canadian Stewardship Conference

​Whilst Canada is renowned for its Rocky Mountains, poutine, and grizzly bears, it has also gained international recognition for its commitment to product stewardship and extended producer responsibility (EPR). Every two years, people gather at the Canadian Stewardship Conference to explore the latest in stewardship and EPR practices in Canada.This year, ...

Responsible Fashion: California’s Textile EPR
by Justin Given at 13:00 in Circular Economy, Emerging, Environmental

​The Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 (SB 707) is California's latest effort to tackle the increasing problem of textile waste. The act establishes a framework to manage the lifecycle of textiles, encouraging recycling, repair, and reuse to prevent millions of tons of post-consumer textile waste from ending up in landfills. With fast fashion contr...

Responsible Fashion: California’s Textile EPR

Less Waste, More Savings: Taiwan’s Proposed New Green Design Fee Explained
by Ramisa Shahjahan at 08:10 in Emerging, Packaging, Environmental

Less Waste, More Savings: Taiwan’s Proposed New Green Design Fee Explained

The rise of packaging waste has become a significant environmental issue in Taiwan, with single use plastics and glass containers contributing heavily to landfills and pollution. In response, the Ministry of Environment has proposed the introduction of a 'Green Design Fee' for producers of plastic and glass packaging. The green fee system is an initiative...

A Beginner's Guide to EPR and Lorax EPI
by Rania Jhumka at 13:50 in Content, Emerging

​Approximately 85% of plastic packaging worldwide ends up in landfill rather than recycling. This is why EPR is so important, to make sure producers make more effort to ensure their packaging ends up in recycling. EPR stands for Extended Producer Responsibility. It is a policy approach where producers must take responsibility for their products throughout...

A Beginner's Guide to EPR and Lorax EPI

Reflecting on 2024 so far: A Year of Growth, Celebration, and Exciting Developments
by Joshua Martin at 15:53 in Content

Reflecting on 2024 so far: A Year of Growth, Celebration, and Exciting Developments

​As we transition into the Autumn months of 2024, it's the perfect time to reflect on the significant milestones we've achieved so far this year and look forward to what's still to come. In July, we packed up our Rugby offices to make way for an exciting expansion and refurbishment. During the summer, our team worked from a temporary office space while o...

A Guide to the US Plastics Pact
by Rania Jhumka at 16:07 in Circular Economy, Emerging, Packaging

The US Plastics Pact is a voluntary initiative based on the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's global commitment. This pact involves cooperation between businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to drive the transition towards a circular economy for plastics by reducing waste, improving recycling, and redesigning plastic packaging. Previously...

A Guide to the US Plastics Pact

EPR reform in packaging: Australia’s push for a circular economy
by Verity Anipa at 10:16 in Circular Economy, Packaging, Emerging

EPR reform in packaging: Australia’s push for a circular economy

​In a world increasingly conscious of its environmental impact, everyday packaging has come under scrutiny. Australia, like many other nations, faces a crucial decision point. Data from the government-backed 2025 APCO targets indicate that, despite progress, Australia is not on track to meet its goals for sustainable packaging. A 2021 review further revea...

Are your products deforestation-free? The EU Deforestation Regulation deadline approaches amidst ongoing uncertainty
by Sian Lee at 13:41 in Environmental, Circular Economy

​Bundled in with the latest changes from the EU's Green Deal, the EU's landmark Regulation on Deforestation Free Products (EUDR) will revolutionise supply chain traceability when it comes to products derived from key commodities such as wood. The EUDR mandates that certain products may only be placed on the EU market or exported if they are deforestation-...

Are your products deforestation-free? The EU Deforestation Regulation deadline approaches amidst ongoing uncertainty

EU packaging legislation is changing - five things to think about
by Annis Mapleston at 09:15 in Circular Economy, Emerging, Environmental, Packaging

EU packaging legislation is changing - five things to think about

​The EU is in the process of significantly altering its packaging legislation, thanks to recently published laws including Directive 2024/825 Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition and the Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), and a large number of proposals including the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and the Green Claims Directive. W...

The Fight Against PFAS: A Closer Look at U.S. Bans
by Meng Yan at 09:23 in Environmental, Packaging

​Today, we delve into the pressing issue of PFAS, exploring their environmental impact, regulatory measures, and future implications in the United States. Join us as we uncover the complexities surrounding these chemicals and the efforts to address their impact on consumer products.Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called 'forever chemical...

The Fight Against PFAS: A Closer Look at U.S. Bans

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