Renewables
News and analysis on the latest developments in the renewables sector – from paper-based packaging to bio-based solutions and more.
Sensoplast acquires wood and plant-based assets from Forewood
Sensoplast has revealed it has acquired all assets of Forewood including its wood and plant-based products, aiming to deliver
Can molded pulp finally challenge plastic?
Molded pulp has been around for decades in the form of egg cartons, fruit trays, and electronics inserts. Everyone in
Coca-Cola and Smurfit Westrock packaging targets World Cup spending spikes
Smurfit Westrock has helped Coca-Cola China develop various paper-based packaging solutions for its World Cup lineup, intended to
TotalEnergies Corbion unveils sugarcane-based, lower-carbon PLA foam
Total Energies Corbion has launched Luminy FOAM 50F, a bio-based high melt strength PLA grade designed as a lower-
Yangi’s dry-formed trays utilized for takeaway food by Flavor Boss
Yangi has announced that takeaway trays produced on its industrial demo line in Varberg, Sweden are being used to serve
Sawdust-based foam with beeswax coating developed to replace polystyrene
Researchers have converted waste sawdust into packaging foams with beeswax coatings, expected to match the strength and impact resistance of
Biodegradable, recyclable biofoam protects Game of Thrones-themed whisky set
Kyrö Distillery Company’s limited-edition whisky tasting set, a collaboration with HBO’s Game of Thrones, uses Woamy’s
How has the Middle East conflict affected packaging demand?
As the political situation in the Middle East begins to stabilise, Neil Osment, Managing Director of paper packaging market research
Blue Ocean Closures introduces new integrated fibre-based range
Blue Ocean Closures has announced its new Paper-Plug range of integrated fibre-based opening and dispensing concepts, combining an
Sabert’s recyclable, home-compostable paper cutlery improves ergonomics
Sabert Corporation Europe’s latest fibre-based cutlery range is certified compostable, designed for recyclability, and believed to improve durability
DS Smith supports fast track initiative for reusable e-commerce packaging in France
In collaboration with Re-Zip and the Raja Group, DS Smith has announced its support of the Reuse Fast Track
Yangi commissions machine platform for dry forming process
Yangi has announced the commission of its serial Cellera machine platform for dry forming, said to deliver robust performance and