Policies & Regulations

Greenwashing Claims to Avoid in Packaging

A package can tell a brand story at a single glance. A leaf icon or a line that says “eco-friendly” might be mistaken for a formal claim about sustainability.  That is exactly why greenwashing in

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How To Label Compostable Packaging Correctly

A bioplastic compostable packaging needs the right label to be compliant. A bioplastic compostable packaging needs the right label to be compliant. The label is for buyers, consumers, waste handlers, and regulators. It informs them

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What data sheet to ask from bioplastic suppliers

Short answer: Ask bioplastic suppliers for more than a brochure.  Before buying from bioplastic suppliers in India or overseas, ask for three essential documents: a Technical Data Sheet (TDS), a Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS), and

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EU PPWR Packaging Guide For Packaging Suppliers

There has been a huge regulatory shift in the European packaging market. It is not just another sustainability initiative but a broad framework that overhauls EU packaging regulations.  The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

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India CPCB Compostable Packaging Compliance

India’s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) mandates that compostable packaging must secure official CPCB certification before being sold. The product has to pass through rigorous testing, which proves the claim.  For businesses, a lack of

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Global Single-Use Plastic Bans in 2026: The Complete Country-by-Country Tracker

Let’s begin with a clarification.  A single-use plastic ban sounds simple. But in law, it can mean three different things. A ban means a product cannot be made, stocked, sold, or used. India’s 2022 rule,

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Plastic Waste by Industry in India: Key Facts for 2026

Plastic waste in India is growing because we are using more plastic in the way we sell, pack, move, and build things. The problem is also bigger than it looks in many official headlines. In

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How to Make Your Fashion Brand Export-Ready with Sustainable Packaging

The fashion industry is responsible for 4% of the total global greenhouse emissions. A lot of that comes from the packaging that is used for fashion products. But fashion brands want to build responsibly. That’s

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EU Plastic Tax Explained: A $10B Opportunity for Bio-Based Alternatives

Europe’s plastic waste problem can no longer be pushed aside.  If things don’t change, plastic packaging waste in the EU could grow by almost 46% by 2030. Much of that comes from heavy reliance on

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How to Source Sustainable Packaging in India: A Buyer’s Guide

Imagine getting 9.7% extra for the same product you are selling right now.  That’s how much customers are actually willing to pay for sustainable products. A 9.7% sustainability premium.  Now, imagine this sustainability premium showing

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