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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Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Glacier’s AI-enabled recycling solution
Glacier and AB InBev’s AI robotics solution for identifying and recovering recyclables from kerbside streams was a finalist in this year’s Sustainability Awards, nominated in the Commercialized Driving the Circular Economy category. AB InBev tells us more about the entry in this interview.
All Babybel cheese snacks to be packaged in paper by 2027
The Bel Group plans to package all its Babybel cheese snacks in responsibly sourced paper by 2027, aligning with its target to achieve 100% recyclable or home-compostable packaging by 2030.
McDonald’s Netherlands accused of breaking Dutch law with single-use cups
The Fair Resource Foundation alleges that McDonald’s Netherlands is violating the law by serving single-use cups on-site and charging reuse fees – all while generating negative publicity around reuse as a whole.
Pont Packaging launches tethered cap for Petpackers range
Pont Packaging has introduced a new tethered cap system for its Petpackers range, designed to comply with EU recycling guidelines and deliver added value for customers in sectors including the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) sector and beyond.
Interzero reports PCR supply gap of around 1 million tonnes in 2030
With the EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) quotas for post-consumer recyclates (PCR) due from 2030 onwards, Interzero commissioned a study from BP consultants of the Berndt+Partner Group, which showed a PCR supply gap of around 1 million tonnes in 2030. The company details…
Henkel refreshes packaging design for Pritt glue sticks
Henkel has relaunched the cardboard blister packaging for its Pritt glue sticks, featuring digital learning and crafting content on prittworld accessible via QR codes.
A small switch with a big impact: SWM International’s straw paper wrapping
In this edition of the Spotlight SWM International highlights the impact of utilizing paper wrapping for drinking straws, detailing how its wrap aims to help brands transition away from flexible plastics.
Foopak Bio Natura strengthens global and European presence with sustainable paperboard
APP Group is aiming to meet brand demand for materials that combine performance and environmental responsibility with Foopak Bio Natura, a paperboard said to be sustainable in everyday food and beverage packaging without compromising safety or durability. The company tells us more in this edition…
Think outside the ‘pack’: PakTech’s guide to sustainable secondary multi-packing
PakTech’s latest report examines the divide between perception and reality in sustainable plastic packaging, involving 500 European packaging professionals and considering how plastic fits within their operational, procurement, sustainability, and marketing strategies and identifying barriers to…
Biffa recycles 10 billion plastic milk bottles
Biffa has revealed it has recycled 10 billion HDPE milk bottles through a closed-loop solution. Managing director of Biffa Polymers, James McLeary, believes this needs to become the norm, and issues such as UK exports of unprocessed plastic waste need to be tackled. In this article, we summarize…
Collaboration launched to bring PFAS-free coatings to Asian market
UK materials innovator Xampla has announced that it is working with global chemicals manufacturer DIC Group to introduce its PFAS and plastic-free Morro™ Coatings to Japan and other Asian countries.
Major phone refurbishing company adopts reusable packaging system
Swappie – a Finnish start-up that buys, refurbishes, and sells old iPhones – has adopted an innovative new reusable packaging system.