Renewables
News and analysis on the latest developments in the renewables sector – from paper-based packaging to bio-based solutions and more.
Nylabone reduces annual plastic use with new recyclable design
Nylabone has revealed the updated design for its chew toy packaging, said to cut its annual plastic use by more
Nissha and Tetra Pak develop aseptic milk carton with paper-based barrier
Nissha Metallizing Solutions (NMS) and Tetra Pak have collaborated to create an aseptic beverage carton with a paper-based barrier,
Blue Ocean Closures seeks scale-up with Nissha investment
Global technology company Nissha has become a co-owner of Swedish start-up Blue Ocean Closures, with the investment set
‘Disappearing’ fibre-based bottle with natural coating pitched at Davos 2025
At 2025’s World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, NBCo presented its ‘disappearing’ fibre-based bottle, intended to be
DS Smith teams up with V. Roubis for fibre-based e-commerce solution
DS Smith has partnered with V. Roubis, creator of bfresh spitiko, to develop fibre-based e-commerce packaging for three
FiberWise showcases fibre-based fresh food trays containing 70% less plastic
Hartmann division FiberWise will display its fibre-based tray solutions for fresh meat and convenience foods – set to use 70%
Fibre-based drinks lid from Seda aspires for less plastic, water and CO2
Seda International has revealed its fibre-based EcoFit Lid for hot and cold beverages, set to save CO2, water, and
Biobased barrier coating bolsters paper cup compostability and recyclability
A biopolymer version of Smart Planet Technologies’ EarthCoating barrier coating has been released, combining a biobased PLA resin with a
DS Smith aims to simplify e-commerce packaging with new tape solution
DS Smith has launched its TapeBack solution designed to eliminate the need for single-use plastic tear strips in e-
Peatland plants converted into non-food packaging by Fraunhofer Institute
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV are converting peatland plants into folding boxes, trays, and
Delfort introduces cold-sealable barrier paper for temperature-sensitive foods
Delfort has announced its new heat and cold-sealable barrier paper designed to protect foods such as ice cream, chocolates
Burgopak designs packaging for blood and microbiome test kits
OptimallyMe has partnered with packaging design studio Burgopak to create multi-component packaging for its at-home blood and microbiome