{"id":999587,"date":"2025-09-23T06:08:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T06:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dekemphaan.be\/the-3-most-important-trends-in-circular-packaging-for-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-13T06:58:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T06:58:51","slug":"the-3-most-important-trends-in-circular-packaging-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dekemphaan.be\/en\/the-3-most-important-trends-in-circular-packaging-for-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"The 3 most important trends in circular packaging for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"999587\" class=\"elementor elementor-999587 elementor-995798\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56b9027 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"56b9027\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1df01ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1df01ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The world of packaging is constantly evolving. While traditional packaging has been designed for single use for years, the focus is increasingly shifting toward circular solutions that preserve value, reduce waste, and contribute to a sustainable future. <\/p><p>Looking ahead to 2026, we see three striking trends that will make a difference: sustainable materials, reusable systems, and digital integration.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05371b4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"05371b4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2216c74 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2216c74\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc38e2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bc38e2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/dekemphaan.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/return2sender-circulaire-palletverpakking.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-998569\" alt=\"Circular pallet packaging return2sender\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dekemphaan.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/return2sender-circulaire-palletverpakking.webp 910w, https:\/\/dekemphaan.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/return2sender-circulaire-palletverpakking-300x232.webp 300w, https:\/\/dekemphaan.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/return2sender-circulaire-palletverpakking-768x595.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81789ae e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"81789ae\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56ebb5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"56ebb5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/dekemphaan.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/confectie_return2sender.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-998614\" alt=\"De Kemphaan seamstress sews straps for circular &apos;return2sender&apos; packaging with an industrial sewing machine.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dekemphaan.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/confectie_return2sender.webp 910w, https:\/\/dekemphaan.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/confectie_return2sender-300x232.webp 300w, https:\/\/dekemphaan.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/confectie_return2sender-768x595.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eaa00ac e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"eaa00ac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d83863 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d83863\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At De Kemphaan, we see these developments in practice every day, including in our collaboration with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.return2sender.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Return2Sender<\/strong><\/a>, an innovative company that develops sustainable, reusable B2B packaging solutions. For Return2Sender, we handle the <a href=\"https:\/\/dekemphaan.be\/en\/our-offering\/garment-manufacturing\/\"><strong>confection<\/strong><\/a> of their pallet wraps, which are not only functional but also truly contribute to circularity. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d54647 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d54647\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"x1-duurzame-materialen\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\">1. Sustainable materials<\/h2><p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">The transition to packaging based on renewable raw materials is in full swing. Fossil-based plastic is increasingly being replaced by <strong>plant-based alternatives<\/strong>, such as fibers from seaweed, corn, or mushrooms. We are also seeing a strong rise in <strong>mono-materials<\/strong>: packaging consisting of a single material type, making it easier to recycle. Additionally, there is growing demand for <strong>compostable and biodegradable packaging<\/strong>, which leaves no waste problem behind after use.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b295672 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b295672\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Return2Sender responds cleverly to this by developing packaging that considers reuse, repair, and repurposing from the design stage. As a result, materials remain in the circular chain longer and waste is minimized. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-079cc59 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"079cc59\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a57fcd4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a57fcd4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-456bc5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"456bc5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dekemphaan.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PlasticWaste.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"PlasticWaste\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"This image shows the distribution of globally produced plastic waste in one year, which exceeds 400 million tons. For comparison, the Burj Khalifa is used as a scale reference to visualize the enormous amount of plastic. \" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6OTk5NTkxLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvZGVrZW1waGFhbi5iZVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDlcL1BsYXN0aWNXYXN0ZS5qcGcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/dekemphaan.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PlasticWaste-875x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-999591\" alt=\"Chart of globally produced plastic waste in one year (&gt;400 million tons) with Burj Khalifa as a scale reference.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dekemphaan.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PlasticWaste-875x1024.jpg 875w, https:\/\/dekemphaan.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PlasticWaste-256x300.jpg 256w, https:\/\/dekemphaan.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PlasticWaste-768x899.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dekemphaan.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PlasticWaste.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31ae1ba e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"31ae1ba\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2399734 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2399734\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>The plastic problem <\/h5><p>According to a report by the OECD, more than <strong>400 million tons of plastic waste<\/strong> was predicted for 2024.<\/p><p><\/p><p>Plastic is cheap and versatile, but it hardly decomposes. It pollutes ecosystems, accumulates in our living environment, and poses a growing challenge for future generations. <\/p><p>At De Kemphaan, we therefore focus on sustainable alternatives and circular solutions. Based on our operations surrounding the <a href=\"https:\/\/dekemphaan.be\/duurzame-ontwikkelingsdoelen-sdgs\/\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\"><strong>Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/strong><\/a>, we contribute every day to a future where materials are reused and where production processes benefit people, the environment, and society. <\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-129174f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"129174f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04f46e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"04f46e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"x2-herbruikbare-en-navulbare-systemen\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\">2. Reusable and refillable systems<\/h2><p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">While <a href=\"https:\/\/dekemphaan.be\/en\/our-offering\/recycling-upcycling\/\"><strong>recycling<\/strong><\/a> was the keyword for a long time, attention is now shifting to reuse and refilling. This aligns closely with the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dekemphaan.be\/de-kemphaan-een-circulaire-speler-in-de-oost-vlaamse-playground-van-innovatie\/\">principles of the circular economy<\/a><\/strong>. Companies and consumers are becoming accustomed to packaging that can be used multiple times, from B2B shipping crates to consumer packaging that can be easily returned or refilled.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24867e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24867e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Return2Sender&#8217;s packaging is a perfect example of this. Their robust, EUMOS 40509-certified systems are designed for numerous reuse cycles and prove that sustainability and economic efficiency go hand in hand. This makes reusable packaging increasingly attractive for companies looking to save costs and reduce their ecological footprint.  <\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.return2sender.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Read more on the Return2Sender website.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d59ca7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5d59ca7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d567225 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d567225\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"x3-digitale-integratie\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\">3. Digital integration<\/h2><p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Digitization is changing not only products but also packaging. <strong>Smart packaging with QR codes and interactive elements<\/strong> provides consumers with insight into the origin and sustainability of a product and makes recycling easier by offering clear sorting instructions.<br \/>Additionally, we see the rise of <strong>Digital Product Passports (DPPs)<\/strong>, which make the entire lifecycle of packaging transparent, from materials and production methods to reuse and recycling.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a2c574 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a2c574\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Return2Sender, digital tracking plays a crucial role in their &#8220;packaging as a service&#8221; business model. Thanks to smart technologies, packaging can be accurately tracked, which facilitates reuse and preserves value in the logistics chain. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65b3d77 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"65b3d77\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d29826 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d29826\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>CONCLUSION<\/h4><p>The circular packaging world is developing rapidly. While sustainable materials provide a green foundation, reusable systems make circular logistics practically feasible, and digital integration takes the sector to an even higher level of transparency and efficiency. At De Kemphaan, we are proud of our role in this transition, not just as an observer, but as an active partner.  <\/p><p>Together with clients such as <strong>Return2Sender<\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dekemphaan.be\/en\/innovative-and-sustainable-packaging-for-duomed\/\">Duomed<\/a><\/strong>, we are building solutions that comply with the latest regulations, are good for the planet, and are smart for the economy.<\/p><h5>Would you like to know more about our confection solutions or how we can tackle your <a href=\"https:\/\/dekemphaan.be\/en\/our-offering\/packaging-shipping\/\">packaging challenge<\/a>?<\/h5><p>Please feel free to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dekemphaan.be\/en\/contact\/\">contact<\/a><\/strong> us; we would be happy to think along with you.<\/p><p><strong>Read also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/dekemphaan.be\/en\/innovative-and-sustainable-packaging-for-duomed\/\"><strong>Innovative and sustainable packaging for Duomed<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The world of packaging is constantly evolving. While traditional packaging has been designed for single use for years, the focus is increasingly shifting toward circular solutions that preserve value, reduce waste, and contribute to a sustainable future. 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