Renewables
News and analysis on the latest developments in the renewables sector – from paper-based packaging to bio-based solutions and more.
Finalist interview: envoBOX, an e-commerce solution made from discarded agricultural fibres
envoPAP’s envoBOX, which is made from discarded agricultural fibres and offers a carbon footprint saving of 28% compared to
UKRI and WRAP announce funding for global recycling and reuse projects
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and WRAP have launched an initiative worth £1.2 million in funding, which will support
Finalist interview: Turning fallen leaves into paper with Releaf Paper
Releaf Paper has developed a process for turning cellulose fibres derived from fallen leaves into paper packaging products, such as
New resins for compostable applications developed by Green Dot Bioplastics
Green Dot Bioplastics has expanded its Terratek BD line with nine new resins, which it says are compostable starch blends
Finalist interview: Berlin Packaging’s carbon neutral wine bottle
Berlin Packaging’s Aurelia is a carbon neutral wine bottle produced using renewable energy sources, with an offsetting programme for
Transcend Packaging and Zume partner with aim to expand moulded fibre production in Europe
Transcend Packaging and Zume have announced a partnership for enhancing moulded fibre production capacity with a new facility in Europe
Finalist interview: the Paboco Paper Bottle
Paboco’s Paper Bottle, featuring a paper outer shell with a thin plastic barrier inside, has been trialled by companies
DTI and CelluComp collaborate on fibre-based packaging derived from sugar beet pulp
The Danish Technological Institute (DTI) and CelluComp have developed Curran, a fibre-based material for packaging that is made of
The start-up turning agricultural waste into compostable packaging
Traceless is a start-up that offers a drop-in granule solution made from second-generation biomass that can be
Paperboard golf ball box that can be reused as an ‘insect hotel’ developed by Metsä Board
Metsä Board’s paperboard box for golf balls that can be reused as an insect habitat has been named the
Borealis develops mono-material PP ice cream packaging made with bio-based feedstock
Borealis has partnered with PACCOR on mono-material polypropylene (PP) lids and tubs manufactured with ISCC PLUS certified renewable feedstock
Greatview launches aseptic carton with bio-based polymer coating from INEOS and UPM Biofuels
Greatview, INEOS and UPM Biofuels have collaborated on Greatview Planet aseptic cartons made from FSC-certified paperboard and laminated with