Renewables
News and analysis on the latest developments in the renewables sector – from paper-based packaging to bio-based solutions and more.
Where does chemistry fit into the paper packaging transition?
In this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series, Joonas Hokka and Matthias Krätschell – Kemira’s manager for Applications and
Over €5 million raised to upscale compostable seaweed packaging from B’Zeos
To help scale up its compostable, seaweed-based packaging, B’Zeos has secured over €5 million in total raised equity
Mondi introduces Czech Republic extrusion line for food and industrial solutions
Mondi has announced the start-up of its new extrusion line at Mondi Coating Štĕti (Czech Republic) for applications in
Ranpak announces the launch of grass-based paper void fill
Ranpak has launched a recyclable paper void fill made from grass and recycled paper fibres. According to the company, the
2M to develop FlexSea’s seaweed biomaterial for skincare packaging
2M Sustainable Packaging Technologies has been awarded an Innovate UK SMART Grant to develop FlexSea’s biomaterial derived from red
Demand for folding cartons and corrugated faces an ‘unclear future’
Folding cartons and corrugated have had something of a bumpy ride over the last two or three years, with production
RDM Group and Paques Biomaterials to develop world’s first full scale PHA biomass plant
Recycled board manufacturer ESKA (part of RDM Group) has signed an agreement with Paques Biomaterials to use waste material from
Sustainability Awards 2024 Finalist Interview: Avery Dennison and BeFC’s organic battery
With the Sustainability Awards taking place next week, we asked finalist Avery Dennison about its entry, a battery created with
All4Labels launches paper packaging alternative for product bundling
All4Labels has introduced its STARPACK solution for product bundling, made from renewable and FSC-certified materials and designed to replace
Walki and Lactips partner to develop biodegradable and plastics-free food packaging
Walki has entered a strategic partnership with Lactips to create ‘fully biodegradable, plastics-free’ food packaging using natural polymers, designed
Sustainability Awards 2024 Finalist Interview: Cajo Technologies’ ink-free marking technology
Ahead of this year’s Sustainability Awards taking place in Amsterdam next week, we spoke to finalist Cajo Technologies about
The story behind Notpla’s €23 million funding round
Notpla, a producer of seaweed-based packaging materials, recently completed a €23 million Series A+ fundraising round – doubling its initial