Renewables
News and analysis on the latest developments in the renewables sector – from paper-based packaging to bio-based solutions and more.
PAPACKS and Ukrainian Hemp investigate hemp-based packaging potential
PAPACKS and Ukrainian Hemp have collaborated to create a scalable supply chain for certified industrial hemp, aiming to provide a
Xact Prepack and Frutmac join forces to launch new cardboard punnet range
Xact Prepack and Frutmac have launched a new range of 100% recyclable cardboard trays and punnets for fruits, vegetables, and
Biodegradable mulching films leach fewer microplastics in open-field testing
Sirmax Group’s certified biodegradable plastic mulching films have reportedly lowered micro-bioplastic concentration in agricultural soil during open-field
REDYSIGN reports progress on recyclable-by-design and anti-spoilage packaging
The EU-funded REDYSIGN consortium - seeking to develop processes for producing and circularizing bio-based, recyclable, smart fibre-based packaging
Yangi reduces water and energy consumption with dry forming technology
Yangi has introduced its Yangi Cellera industrial machine platform for fibre-based dry forming technology, said to reduce water and
Huhtamaki’s plant polymer-coated delivery boxes now available via Lieferando
Lieferando is providing partnering restaurants with corrugated paper delivery boxes from Huhtamaki, coated with Xampla’s plant-based polymer, in
DS Smith and Priméale launch fibre-based tray for fresh produce
DS Smith and Priméale (part of agricultural and food processing group Agrial) have collaborated to create a plastic free, fibre-
Navigating the future of packaging: Kuraray’s insights on PCR and renewable materials
As the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation comes into force, how sure can we be that everyone will have access
Corvaglia announces SabreCap closure for aseptic carton packaging
Corvaglia has introduced its first closure for aseptic carton packaging, reportedly made of 100% HDPE and able to be integrated
Consumer purchases most influenced by recyclability claims, Amcor research suggests
New research from Amcor suggests that recyclability claims are the most influential on consumer purchase decisions, with 84% of consumers
Reusable plant-based coffee cup unveiled by First Editions
Drinkware manufacturer First Editions has revealed its reuseable coffee cup concept, FOAMO, made from renewable plant-based polypropylene and created
Fiberdom secures €3.5M funding for compostable paperboard material
Finnish start-up Fiberdom reports that it has secured €3.5 million in funding to develop and scale its patented