Renewables
News and analysis on the latest developments in the renewables sector – from paper-based packaging to bio-based solutions and more.
Pulpex announces £62m series D funding for fibre-based bottle solution
Pulpex has announced the £62m Series D investment round for its fibre-based bottle - led by the National Wealth Fund
Marks & Spencer trials paper packaging for chocolate bars
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced it will be trialling paper packaging for chocolate bars, transitioning its Vanilla
Cepi says European paper and pulp grew in 2024 but faces ongoing challenges
The European pulp and paper sector saw increases in consumption and production last year, according to Cepi’s preliminary statistics
TotalEnergies Corbion and Win Win Water introduce 100% plant-based biodegradable bottles
Win Win Water has launched its bottled water featuring ‘100% plant-based’ fully biodegradable bottles made from TotalEnergies Corbion’s
Mondi helps the UN fight hunger with fibre-based packs for food supplies
Having extended its partnership with the UN World Food Programme (WFP), Mondi plans to drive a transition into fibre-based
NBCo initiative aims to accelerate shift from single-use plastic to fibre bottles
NBCo has launched the Fast Forward 50 initiative, aiming to help brands transition from single-use plastic to fibre bottles
Avantium and Amcor to explore plant-based polymer use in rigid containers
Avantium has signed a joint development agreement with Amcor to explore the use of Avantium’s plant-based polymer PEF
Mondi and Proquimia’s paper dishwashing tab pouches claim to slash CO2
Mondi and Proquimia have packaged dishwashing tabs in paper-based stand-up pouches, with a product impact assessment suggesting the
Niels & Grete switches to DS Smith’s recyclable cardboard egg packaging
DS Smith is helping Niels & Grete replace its plastic packaging components with a corrugated cardboard pack, boosting recyclability while
Project employs AI to correct imperfect barrier coatings for fibre-based bottles
Pulpex and the University of Surrey are using AI-powered computer vision to identify and address imperfections while applying barrier
New Recyclability Evaluation Protocol published by 4evergreen
The 4evergreen alliance has released a new version of the Recyclability Evaluation Protocol providing a standardised protocol for evaluating recyclability,
Reusable and biodegradable innovations win at Henkel DESIGNathon event
Reusable pharma blister packs, reusable in-flight meal containers and biodegradable packaging made from banana waste emerged as the winners