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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Fych’s EIC-funded facility drives multilayer plastics recycling technology
Closing a Series A funding round with over €6 million in grants and equity, Fych Technologies plans to build an industrial recycling plant and convert 3,000 tonnes of post-consumer multilayer plastics into high-quality pellets annually.
TIPA advances European growth with SEALPAP acquisition
TIPA Compostable Packaging and its European subsidiary Bio4Pack have announced the acquisition of speciality papers company SEALPAP, focused on its recyclable paper-based packaging portfolio.
Pegasus Materials debuts bio-based materials for electronics, aerospace and 3D printing
Pegasus Materials has announced the debut of its first two materials and the expansion of its seed round - led by studio Ferment and existing investor LIOF alongside prior investment from Fibrant BV - aiming to accelerate commercial scale-up of its products for the electronics, data centre and…
Sustainability Awards 2025 Winner Interview: Ardagh Glass Packaging’s onsite hydrogen electrolyser
Ardagh Glass Packaging received the Commercialized Climate category award in this year’s Sustainability Awards for its onsite hydrogen electrolyser, said to have reduced its glass bottle carbon emissions by over 14%. We spoke with the company to find out more about this entry.
Lisbon upscales cup reuse with TOMRA return machines and Mastercard payment
Lisbon is rolling out its city-wide reusable cup system – powered by TOMRA’s automated return machines and Mastercard payment technology – in hopes of avoiding ‘millions’ of single-use cups annually and tackling urban litter.
Compostable wood pulp films recommended to replace polymer-based glitter
Futamura recommends the use of its certified compostable, fibre-based NatureFlex films to manufacture glitter in line with upcoming EU restrictions on microplastic leakage.
Item Products unveils paper-based, fully recyclable packaging range
Item Products has unveiled its new Eco-Range of paper-based, fully recyclable packaging components said to deliver the strength, performance and aesthetic appeal of traditional plastic parts while remaining cost-effective.
Smol launches refillable bottles made from 100% recycled aluminium
Cleaning brand Smol has announced its new range of refillable bottles made from 100% recycled aluminium, aiming to reduce single-use plastic and unnecessary waste for customers.
Sustainability Awards Winner Interview: Zafree’s ‘tree-free’ beer packaging
The 100+ Accelerator programme and Zafree Papers won both the Overall Winner and Commercialized Renewable Materials categories at this year’s Sustainability Awards. Their entry converts banana farm waste into corrugated cartons for beer packaging. We spoke with 100+ Accelerator partner Ab InBev to…
Circular by design: Unlocking sustainable packaging solutions
Meeting the global challenge of tackling plastic waste and building a circular economy requires innovation, investment and collaboration.
A closer look at Smurfit Westrock’s new alternative to HDPE bottles
Smurfit Westrock says that its new Bag-in-Box Powergrip can replace traditional HDPE bottles and jerrycans while using less material, cutting production steps, and simplifying the recycling process. To unpack these claims, we put some questions to Jeroen Raeijmaekers, Business Developer…
Sustainability Perspectives: Navigating reuse, recycling and composting
How do infrastructure, customer behaviour and operational realities shape what works best in sustainable food packaging, particularly in the takeaway sector? Duni Group’s Nicklas Lauwell shares his insights with Elisabeth Skoda.