Carbon Emissions
News and analysis on carbon emissions in packaging, including carbon reduction, LCAs, manufacturing and more.
Paper and kraft sack industries set out roadmap for net zero in 2050
Eurosac and Cepi Eurokraft are leading a joint project to develop a net zero roadmap for the paper sack and
Methanol-to-olefins plant to produce chemical building blocks in Rotterdam
Blue Circle Olefins has secured funding for a commercial methanol-to-olefins production facility at the Port of Rotterdam. Once
Sustainability definitions and performance concerns hinder packaging progress
McKinsey’s latest research identifies six key barriers companies face when considering sustainability-minded packaging materials, including performance concerns, limited
One week until the Sustainable Packaging Summit: what to expect
Only one week to go until the Sustainable Packaging Summit! Are you wondering what to expect from this year’s
UPM wraps sticky notes in transparent, recyclable paper to reduce CO2
UPM Adhesive Materials has teamed up with One.Five to package stationery in transparent paper, intending to bring down CO2
Separable autoinjector from Ypsomed targets recyclability and CO2 reduction
Ypsomed has unveiled a pre-filled autoinjector designed for automated disassembly, streamlined recycling, and an 87% reduction in material-related
Reusable bottles and biobased polymers showcased by Braskem at K 2025
Among Braskem’s product lineup at K 2025 are reusable bottles made from biobased polyethylene, developed alongside Bottle Up and
Plastic Energy launches low-emission carbon black alternative
Plastic Energy has commercialised ‘char’, a byproduct of its chemical recycling process, with its production reportedly resulting in 89% less
Redesigned Patrón Tequila bottle reportedly cuts weight and carbon footprint
In a recent redesign, Patrón Tequila has reduced the weight of its tequila bottles by 8% with the goal of
Henkel and Dow drive hot melt adhesive emissions down in ongoing partnership
Henkel is working with Dow to produce its hot melt adhesive using low-carbon feedstocks and renewable electricity, aspiring to
Olympus introduces DuPont’s renewable feedstocks to medical device packaging
DuPont is helping Olympus Corporation implement renewable feedstocks into its single-use medical device packaging in a mass balance approach,
Certified renewable polypropylene featured in contact lens blister packs
TotalEnergies and CooperVision have incorporated certified renewable polypropylene, derived from feedstock like sunflower and rapeseed oils, into blister packs for