Emerging Technologies

Moving beyond niche: The outlook for paper bottles with Jamie Stone

Unilever, Amcor, and Asahi trial ‘world-first’ AI recyclability data platform

Unilever, Amcor, and Asahi are among the first to trial Deepnest, Greyparrot’s ‘world-first’ AI waste intelligence platform that

Stora Enso eyes formed fibre growth with new partnership

Stora Enso and Matrix Pack have entered into an agreement to jointly develop formed fibre products, which are made by

Can edible packaging solve the packaging waste crisis?

In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this report Introduction This report explores the evolving field

Systemiq supports ‘bold action’ for fossil-free plastic production in the EU

In a new report, Systemiq encourages the European Union to clarify policies and boost market confidence to develop fossil-free

Xampla’s nutrient microcapsules pass testing in simulated digestive system

Peer-reviewed research now suggests that Xampla’s microscopic natural polymer capsules protect fat-soluble active ingredients through the transit,

140 million beverage containers returned at Aldi under Hungarian DRS

Aldi Hungary reports that consumers have returned around 140 million items of single-use packaging via in-store REpont machines,

Lignin Industries raises €3.9 million to commercialize bio-based thermoplastic

Swedish greentech company Lignin Industries has announced the raising of €3.9 million in funding to accelerate the scale-up

Myco develops mushroom-based biodegradable alternative to polystyrene

Czech company Myco has unveiled its ‘100% plastic free’ biodegradable alternative to polystyrene packaging, made from mushroom mycelium and organic

Tesco trials GS1 QR codes in select UK stores

As part of an expanded pilot, Tesco is now trialling barcodes containing GS1 QR codes in selected stores, seeking to

Releaf Paper takes part in Uber’s local restaurant initiative in Paris

Releaf Paper has announced its participation in Uber’s Paris Innovation Pilot, aiming to help local restaurants reduce waste and

Scientists use air moisture to turn mixed plastic waste into building blocks

Chemists at Northwestern University are using moisture from the air to depolymerize plastic waste for further plastic production; this is