Siegwerk launches ink that also acts as oxygen barrier
Siegwerk has launched a new white printing ink that also provides an oxygen barrier – an innovation that aims to combine two layers into one.
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Gartner on understanding the circular economy growth opportunity
In this article, Anne Michelle Avolio, Senior Director Analyst with the Gartner Supply Chain Practice, discusses common circular economy misconceptions and why now is the time for supply chain leaders to embrace this disruptive market force.
Heat seal sachets added to Amcor’s high-barrier paper packaging range
Amcor has expanded its AmFiber Performance Paper packaging range to include heat seal sachets for instant coffee, drink powders, spices, and other dry culinary and beverage applications.
High-speed box assembly system unveiled by Macfarlane Packaging
Macfarlane Packaging is launching a new rapid box assembly system said to build cardboard boxes in less than three seconds and increase packing efficiency by up to 70%.
Return scheme for hard-to-recycle beauty packaging launched by M&S and HANDLE
Marks & Spencer and beauty recycling expert HANDLE are launching a Beauty Takeback Scheme in a bid to keep hard-to-recycle beauty packaging in the loop and out of landfill.
Lidl incorporates ‘ocean-bound’ plastic waste into sparkling water bottles
Lidl is implementing Prevented Ocean Plastic, or recovered ‘ocean-bound’ plastic waste, into its sparkling water packaging in an effort to keep almost 4 million plastic water bottles out of the oceans every year.
Eighteen EU Member States could miss reuse, recycling, and landfilling targets, warns European Commission
A report published by the European Commission has identified the nine Member States it believes will meet reuse and recycling targets by 2025 and landfilling targets by 2035 – but warns that a further eighteen could miss one or both of these goals.
The story behind PepsiCo’s innovative packaging projects at the 2023 Champions League finals
For this year’s Champions League finals, PepsiCo unveiled two innovative packaging projects. At the Women’s final, a returnable system was trialled, while at the Men’s final, recyclable and biodegradable fibre cups were used across the stadium, festival, and fan meeting points. What goes into…
Pathways through the decarbonisation maze
In our latest podcast, we revisit the topic of decarbonisation from a packaging perspective – a topic that is becoming ever more relevant and urgent. Sarah Laidler, senior consultant at the Carbon Trust speaks to Elisabeth Skoda about the complexities around decarbonisation, the UN treaty to end…
Designing pharma packaging for child safety and ease of use by seniors
In this article, Jon Lant, head of product development and innovation at Origin, looks at the importance of ensuring that pharmaceutical packaging addresses two essential – and sometimes competing – considerations: protecting children from accidental ingestion, and remaining accessible for elderly…
Metsä Group gift-packs scissors in renewable fibre and folding boxboard
A new gift pack for Fiskars Group’s ReNew scissors made from recycled material has incorporated Metsä Group’s folding boxboard and Muoto 3D inner fibre packaging in a collaboratively developed design.
Compostable laminates from TIPA and Ispak set to enter Turkish market in new partnership
TIPA has announced its sole partnership with Ispak in a bid to bring compostable packaging to the Turkish market and enhance both companies’ portfolios on an international scale, as well as combating plastic pollution.
The Body Shop tops perfume range with wooden cap in collaboration with Pujolasos
The Body Shop has collaborated with Pujolasos to create a recyclable, glue-free cap made from ash wood and encased cork for its Full Flowers perfume range.