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Rethinking polymers: The challenges of commercializing biobased materials
Today’s packaging market is, as we know, still largely dominated by polyesters like PET and polyolefins like PE and
Starbucks begins returnable cup programme
Starbucks has started the trial of its returnable cup programme in Europe, which will allow customers to purchase a hot
Funding secured for project to increase recycled content and quality of PET bottles
Scientists from Heriot-Watt University have been granted funding from Innovate UK for a two-year project aimed at developing
Can paper bottles actually be sustainable?
In terms of total carbon emissions, how does the innovation compare with conventional alternatives? Have you undertaken any LCAs? Frugalpac
This energy efficient technology turns fallen leaves into paper
Releaf’s patented technology extracts cellulose fibres from leaves collected from urban areas rather than forests, which forms the basis
Tesco announces removal of 1.5 billion pieces of plastic since launch of packaging strategy
As part of its 4Rs (Remove, Reduce, Re-use, Recycle) packaging strategy, Tesco has reportedly removed more than one and
Is chemical recycling making progress?
A recent report from ecoprog has identified more than 90 chemical recycling projects focused on plastics worldwide, with around 20
Research group develops moulded pulp packaging made from apple pomace
Scientists from Oregon State University have developed moulded pulp packaging made primarily with apple pomace, alongside a trial of bio-
Britvic announces partnership with Xampla
Britvic will collaborate with Xampla, the technology company behind the development of pea protein packaging, on an innovation aimed at
Where is sustainable packaging regulation at globally?
According to McKinsey, the “megatrend” of packaging sustainability corresponds with geographically uneven regulations that present a challenge to the success
A closer look at CEFLEX’s next-generation flexible packaging recycling plant
CEFLEX recently launched plans for a next-generation recycling plant that it hopes will be complete by the end of
BASF develops label adhesives that do not interfere with paper recycling
BASF’s new label adhesives can be used to coat paper labels and are designed not to interfere with the