Renewables
News and analysis on the latest developments in the renewables sector – from paper-based packaging to bio-based solutions and more.
‘Fully biodegradable’ corn starch material seeks to replace traditional plastics
Corn Next has officially launched CornNext-17 - its bio-based material designed to replace traditional plastics and support global sustainability
Antalis reduces CO2 emissions and packaging materials for shipping cartons
Antalis Packaging states it has tested and re-engineered a customer’s shipping cartons to achieve a 33% reduction in
Compostable and recyclable Christmas cups revealed by Celebration Packaging
In honour of the festive season, Celebration Packaging has added red and green double-wall hot drink cups to its
Exploring fibre-based packaging’s impact on sustainability in the industry
The packaging industry is moving swiftly towards sustainability in response to consumer demand for eco-friendly solutions and increasingly stringent
Wine corks to be recycled as Karlstads Energi and ReKorek join forces
Karlstads Energi and ReKorek have teamed up to explore the possibilities of recycling wine corks into new products following the
Blue Ocean Closures provides fibre-based cap for nutritional supplements
Great Earth’s nutritional supplements have been launched with a fibre-based cap from Blue Ocean Closures, providing an alternative
Metsä Board introduces QR code solution for packaging material deliveries
Metsä Board has launched a new solution hoping to simplify the recycling process for packaging materials in its product deliveries
DS Smith develops fibre-based pallet solution for Danish seafood producer
DS Smith has replaced plastic pallets for canned products with corrugated cardboard in collaboration with Danish seafood producer, Vilsund Blue
Ahlstrom aims to reduce plastics with fibre-based tape backing
Aiming to reduce plastic waste and environmental impact, Ahlstrom has introduced MasterTape Cristal, its transparent paper-based tape backing made
VTT launches lightweight origami alternative to conventional protective packaging materials
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has collaborated with Aalto University and Finnish industrial partners to develop a new technology
Lignin Industries gains distribution partner for biobased plastic
In a new partnership agreement, Hellyar Plastics will help bring Lignin Industries’ patented, recyclable, biobased material made from lignin to
KHS introduces kraft paper handle for multipack bottle carrier
KHS Group has announced that its Nature MultiPack – which uses adhesive instead of shrink film, paper or cardboard, said to