Renewables
News and analysis on the latest developments in the renewables sector – from paper-based packaging to bio-based solutions and more.
Shellworks raises $15 million to scale biodegradable plastic alternative
Shellworks has announced it has raised $15 million in Series A funding to scale up global production for its plant-
Metsä Board reveals folding boxboard and custom-cut sheet delivery solution
Metsä Board has unveiled its Pro FBB Go folding boxboard, designed for demanding food and pharmaceutical packaging, and its new
Flyeralarm brings 1 million shipping boxes into reusable system
Online print shop Flyeralarm has collaborated with packaging return network Reuse.Me to bring approximately 1 million A4 shipping boxes
Pro Carton reports 8% reduction in carbon emissions for carton packaging industry
Pro Carton, the European association of cartonboard and carton manufacturers, has announced that the carton packaging industry has achieved an
Henkel launches cold seal solution for barrier-coated paper packaging
Henkel has released the ‘first’ cold seal solution designed for barrier-coated paper packaging, Loctite Liofol CS 7106 RE, driven
AIMPLAS develops recyclable barrier coatings in microalgae project
Plastics Technology Centre AIMPLAS has revealed its participation in the European MULTIPLY project, including developing recyclable barrier coatings and active
Yangi unlocks 80% CO2 cut with dry-formed tray for hot, cold and frozen foods
Yangi has used its Cellera technology to produce a dry-formed fibre tray for meat, fish, deli, and ready meals
Research project turns prairie fibre into cleaning bottle-grade plastic
An applied research project by Saskatchewan Polytechnic and EnviroWay Detergent Manufacturing aspires to convert fibre from flax and hemp crops
EU funds packaging SMEs and start-ups in latest accelerator round
The European Innovation Council (EIC) will provide funding for PlantSea’s seaweed-based biopolymer film, DePoly’s PET and polyester
Pulp and paper manufacturing shows ‘moderate’ resilience amid rising costs and industrial downturn
Cepi has released its preliminary statistics report for 2025, which shows a 1.5% decrease in European paper and board
High-barrier paper platform from ProAmpac targets dry food packaging
ProAmpac’s new high-barrier packaging platform is set to help dry food brands transition from multilayer structures to recyclable,
Mondi protects Pacapime Hungary’s fresh produce with containerboard packaging
Mondi has teamed up with Pacapime Hungary to provide high-quality corrugated packaging for delivering fresh produce to its customers