Revibes Blog

The EU's new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation took effect August 12, 2026, mandating recycled content, full recyclability by 2030, mandatory reuse/refill options, and PFAS restrictions across the entire single market.

The Consumer Goods Forum and Reposit are launching a city-wide reusable packaging pilot in Ottawa, backed by Unilever, P&G, L'Oréal, and five major retailers.

For years, reusable packaging has lived mostly in pilot programs: a coffee shop testing a deposit cup here, a grocery chain trialing refillable bottles there. Useful data, but small enough to dismiss. This quarter, that changes. The Consumer Goods Forum's Plastic Waste Coalition of Action, working with the reuse-infrastructure company Reposit, is launching the Reuse City Canada Project — a city-wide test of reusable packaging across Ottawa, expected to go live in Q3 2026, right now.

 

On August 12, 2026, the European Union's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) officially entered into application, replacing a patchwork of national rules that had governed packaging across the bloc for decades. It's one of the most consequential shifts in...

In today’s competitive event, venue, and brand landscape, a cup is no longer just a vessel—it’s a marketing asset, a sustainability statement, and a customer touchpoint. For businesses investing in reusable cup systems, selecting the right printing method is critical...

Australia is undergoing a rapid shift in how single-use plastics are regulated. Over the past few years, federal, state, and territory governments have introduced a series of bans targeting problematic and unnecessary plastic items across hospitality, events, retail, and packaging....