Renewables
News and analysis on the latest developments in the renewables sector – from paper-based packaging to bio-based solutions and more.
FuturaGene seeks to reduce energy consumption with gene-edited eucalyptus
FuturaGene has announced that its new gene-edited eucalyptus, approved by Brazil’s National Biosafety Technical Commission (CTNBio), aims to
Metsä Group starts up demo plant for new lignin product
Metsä Group has announced that the demo plant for its new Metsä LigO lignin product has started up in Äänekoski,
Ahlstrom introduces recyclable fibre-based release liner
Ahlstrom has revealed its Acti-V RRF Natural fibre-based liner for double-sided tapes, said to enable recyclability even
Kwalitaria sells fries and snacks on Notpla’s seaweed-coated cardboard trays
Fast food chain Kwalitaria will serve fries and snacks on Notpla’s cardboard trays with a seaweed-based coating – a
Wood-based foam adapted to protect sensitive equipment from Thorlabs
Emballageteknik has helped Stora Enso adapt its wood-based Papira foam to transport Thorlabs Sweden’s sensitive optical and electronic
Amazon and Indian university convert agricultural waste into recyclable mailer
Amazon and the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee are developing recyclable, home-compostable packaging from crop residues – intending to reduce
Henkel and Sekab seek to accelerate transition to bio-based raw materials for adhesives
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has entered a strategic collaboration with Swedish chemical company Sekab, focused on replacing conventional ethyl acetate with
Our guide to the fibre-based packaging market in 2026
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this article Introduction In this article we explore the
Sparxell raises over €4 million for cellulose-based packaging pigments
Sparxell has raised $5 million (€4,231,350) in Pre-Series A funding for its cellulose-based colourant technology, which
Submissions are open for the Sustainability Awards 2026!
The Sustainability Awards are open for submissions! From start-ups and universities to global brands and manufacturers, everyone is invited
EU funds €4 million drive to develop natural, home-compostable cup coating
After securing €4 million in funding from Horizon Europe, Notpla is leading a three-year R&D programme to
What the High Seas Treaty means for packaging: from substrates to shipping
The High Seas Treaty has entered into force, with potential implications for the packaging industry – including access to marine genetic