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EU plastic tax plans criticised by European plastics industry
EuPC, a body representing European plastic converters, has criticised the EU’s plans to levy a plastic tax to help
The broken promises of plastic substitutes
The commercial shift to alternative packaging types isn’t working — so what will? Dr Ashlee Jahnke, research director of biodegradable
What the oil price crash means for bioplastics
Bioplastics, plastics made from a biological feedstock, could be a renewable and more sustainable alternative to fossil-based plastics. Unlike
On Second Thoughts... This too shall pass?
Casper Thykier, co-founder and CEO at Zappar, creative studio and AR platform, explores how technology can be used to
Assessing the paper-based alternative
As fibre-based materials innovate to increasingly compete in packaging niches recently dominates by plastics, brand owners face new challenges
What next for PepsiCo's sustainability drive?
Last week, PepsiCo released its 2019 sustainability report, in which it highlights the progress it is making in the fields
An interview with DS Smith's new head of sustainability
DS Smith recently announced the appointment of Wouter Van Tol, who will be leading the group's sustainability and
"Sustainability will always remain a core element of our purpose and brand"
Fin Slater recently spoke with Sam Jones, sustainability strategy and communications manager at DS Smith, about sustainability drivers, LCAs, and
Child-resistant packaging in the age of medicinal cannabis
Medicinal cannabis as a treatment for acute illnesses and ailments such as chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, liver disease and
Smurfit Kappa survey findings highlight importance of sustainable packaging
A new survey from Smurfit Kappa has revealed the extent to which businesses are rethinking their products and packaging solutions
The practicalities of delivering personalised packaging and labelling
The more differentiated, relevant and customised life sciences products and treatments become, the greater the likelihood of efficacy, adherence and
Cosmo Films on coronavirus impacts
Libby Munford finds out how Cosmo Films has tackled the coronavirus pandemic with Mr Pankaj Poddar, CEO. How has corona