The new study by the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for the Wolf Blass Foundation brings new evidence on preferred wine packaging for consumers. The study was conducted in Australia with 1200 participants. Consumers were asked what their preferred choices for wine packaging are.

Most European countries have already introduced a deposit return scheme (DRS) for single-use drink containers by using reverse vending machines (RVMs). Now, this important step toward a circular economy has been made by Hungary. Yes, the local governmental body responsible for the collection and management of municipal solid waste (MOL Hulladékgazdálkodási) in collaboration with TOMRA will optimize the returning process of beverage containers.

Finland and Italy want to soften the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Both countries would like to avoid restrictions on single-use packaging, especially for food and beverages. Finland and Italy called on the paper for the removal of targets for reuse and the cancellation of all restrictions on single-use packaging at the last Environment Council (December 18) in Brussels. That is when EU Ministers expect to close political negotiations on the new PPWR European Parliament approved last month.