Renewables
News and analysis on the latest developments in the renewables sector – from paper-based packaging to bio-based solutions and more.
New machine targets automated, streamlined flat-handle paper bag production
Ruizhi Machinery’s end-to-end machine automatically loads paper rolls and produces flat-handled paper bags in a continuous
Shellworks unveils ‘world’s first’ fully compostable cosmetics pipette dropper
Shellworks claims to have developed the ‘world’s first’ fully home-compostable pipette dropper for products in the beauty and
What to expect at the Sustainable Packaging Summit 2025
This year’s Sustainable Packaging Summit (SPS) will be taking place at Jaarbeurs Event & Exhibition Centre in Utrecht on
Modepack introduces mailing bags made from lignin
E-commerce packaging company Modepack has revealed its mailing bags created from lignin and post-consumer recycled plastics, said to
Twinplast seeks enhanced fire protection with flame-retardant packaging
Twinplast says it has developed a flame-retardant finish for its fluted sheets which provides enhanced fire protection for a
Traceless Materials’ compostable fries pickers tested at major rock festivals
Traceless Materials has collaborated with Gastro Team Bremen (GTB) - a subsidiary of Aramark catering - to test its ‘plastic-free, naturally
Cortec transports metals in ‘first’ compostable vapour corrosion inhibitor paper
Cortec claims to have developed the ‘world’s first’ certified industrially compostable vapour corrosion inhibitor paper to package protective metals,
Bain & Company report predicts 30% increase in sustainable luxury packaging solutions
Bain & Company has published a new report on luxury packaging in collaboration with Fedrigoni Group, projecting that within the
New Chapelton paper and board range includes black pigment made from wood waste
Paper and board supplier Chapelton has launched its Sustaina range of packaging papers and boards, featuring Sustaina Black – said to
Suzano and Kimberly-Clark create US$3.4 billion global tissue company
Suzano and Kimberly-Clark have announced a US$3.4 billion joint venture focused on manufacturing, marketing and distributing tissue
Toscotec and Essity partner on geothermal steam powered tissue machine
Toscotec and Essity have announced the completion of the ‘world’s first’ tissue machine running solely on geothermal steam at
A closer look at Tetra Pak’s brand-new paper cap
In April, Tetra Pak unveiled an ‘industry-first’ paper-based cap for its carton packages, made from 87% renewable content.