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: Mondi’s recyclable kraft paper pallet wrapping
As part of our Finalist Interview series ahead of this year’s Sustainability Awards, we spoke to Mondi about its Ad/Vantage StretchWrap, nominated in the Commercialized Renewable Materials category and said to combine high stretchability and puncture resistance.
Flexible LDPE, reusable logistics system and PP monomaterial take centre stage at German Packaging Awards
Over 200 submissions from 15 countries across three continents competed across all materials. Following a thorough evaluation, the independent expert
Loop reuse platform reaches commercial scale in France
Following pilots in markets including the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Japan, TerraCycle’s reuse platform Loop has reached industrial scale in collaboration with Carrefour and a coalition of brands and retailers in France, with more than 370 products available across 345 supermarkets nationwide.
DS Smith and BSH Nazarje reveal fibre-based alternative to EPS in blender packaging
DS Smith and BSH Nazarje (part of the BSH Home Appliances Group) have partnered to develop a universal fibre-based packaging solution for Bosch hand mixers, replacing the previous Expanded Polystyrene foam (EPS) inserts.
Stora Enso introduces uncoated paperboard for luxury packaging
Stora Enso has introduced Ensovelvet, its new uncoated solid bleached sulfate (SBS) board developed for luxury applications such as cosmetics, perfumes, and other premium consumer goods.
Live updates from Fachpack 2025
Fachpack is back at the Messezentrum Nuremberg from 23rd – 25th September. Packaging Europe will report live from the show floor, giving you a real-time rundown of the event’s highlights.
Dow unveils alternative to fluoropolymer-based PPAs for film packaging
Dow has announced the launch of its DOWSIL 5-1050 Polymer Processing Aid (PPA), designed to address the growing demand for film packaging manufactured without fluoropolymer-based PPAs.
European collaboration to bring PHA-based biodegradable barrier coatings to market
Subeco and Paques Biomaterials have announced a joint development plan for “fully biodegradable, circular” PHA-based barrier coatings.
PlasticFree launches open access to global materials database
PlasticFree has stated it is opening access to its global database of validated materials, analysis and case studies without subscriptions or fees, designed to be used by designers and brands seeking alternatives to plastic.
Mondi South Africa targets self sufficiency and protection with turbine and flood proofing projects
Mondi’s Merebank mill in Durban, South Africa has announced the installation of a new turbine in its power plant, enabling the mill to generate 60% of its electricity, significantly reducing reliance on grid-supplied power and improving operational efficiency.
Sustainability Awards 2025 Finalist Interview: Ecohelix’s wood-based heat seal coating
Ahead of this year’s Sustainability Awards taking place in Utrecht in November, we spoke with Ecohelix about its Woodmer Seal for coatings in industries such as e-commerce and personal care, said to be fully recyclable and nominated in the Pre-Commercialized Renewables category.
Collaboration yields “world-first” EU food safe approved recycled PP
Prevented Ocean Plastic, alongside industry stakeholders including Innovia Films, Spectra Packaging, Bantam Materials UK Ltd and PETMAN, has announced the “first ever” food-safe polypropylene (PP) recycled to the European standard (EU 2022/1616).