Renewables
News and analysis on the latest developments in the renewables sector – from paper-based packaging to bio-based solutions and more.
DS Smith and Queen Flowers utilize fibre-based packaging for retail outlet bouquets
DS Smith and Queen Flowers have collaborated to create a recyclable bouquet box to sit alongside the brand’s traditional
Smurfit Westrock launches Bag-in-Box alternative to HDPE bottles and jerrycans
Smurfit Westrock van Mierlo, based in Belgium, has introduced the Bag-in-Box Powergrip, designed to replace traditional 2-to-
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
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
Henkel and LyondellBasell partner on renewable-based solution for toilet rim blocks
Henkel and LyondellBasell (LYB) have collaborated to develop a renewable-based solution for the plastic cage of Henkel’s WC
Mondi partners with Özler Tarım to reduce food waste in long distance shipments
Mondi has collaborated with Turkish fresh fruit and vegetable exporter Özler Tarım on a corrugated fibre solution aiming to reduce
Sustainability Awards 2025 Finalist Interview: PAPACKS’ fibre bottle
PAPACKS is a finalist in this year’s Sustainability Awards with its moulded Fiber Bottle, said to be recyclable and
Sustainability Awards 2025 Finalist Interview: Xampla’s plastic-free coating for takeaway boxes
With this year’s Sustainability Awards fast approaching, we hear from finalist Xampla about its entry in the Commercialized E-
Xampla and National Physical Laboratory reveal test to validate plastic-free claims
Xampla and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have developed a test to validate that Xampla’s Morro materials - made from
Lecta unveils PFAS-free grease resistant paper for flexible packaging
Lecta has introduced its Creaset GP PFAS-Free FP paper, a high-performance, one-side coated gloss paper for flexible
Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Mondi’s recyclable kraft paper pallet wrapping
As part of our Finalist Interview series ahead of this year’s Sustainability Awards, we spoke to Mondi about its
DS Smith and BSH Nazarje reveal fibre-based alternative to EPS in blender packaging
DS Smith and BSH Nazarje (part of the BSH Home Appliances Group) have partnered to develop a universal fibre-based