Rigid Packaging
News and analysis on the latest technologies and innovations in rigid packaging, including plastics, metal, glass and board and more.
Plant-based dog treats packed in 98% paper Sonoco can for easier recycling
Designed to contain up to 98% paper content and facilitate home recyclability, Sonoco’s GreenCan solution has been utilized by
New data says Swedish DRS recycled 2.8 billion beverage containers in 2024
According to new data from Sweden’s Deposit Return System (DRS) operator Pantamera (Returpack), more than 2.8 billion PET
Researchers 3D-print coffee and mushroom mixture into ‘compostable’ packs
Researchers at the University of Washington have mixed coffee grounds, mushroom spores, and mycelium to 3D-print a ‘compostable’ packaging
Cepi calls on EU Commission to continue US tariff negotiations
Following the US government’s imposed tariffs on steel and aluminium, Cepi has called on the European Commission to continue
Berry provides bottle solution for Vamoosh plughole unblocker
Berry Global (Berry) has provided cleaning company Vamoosh with a solution for its Plug Hole Unblocker, said to have the
Stork launches new all-electric injection moulding line
Netherlands-based Stork IMM has extended its injection moulding machine range with the launch of a new all-electric line.
ITC Packaging thermoforms plastic dairy cup with separable paper elements
ITC Packaging has combined separable, ‘100% recyclable’ plastic and cardboard components to develop its thermoformed CombiCup for hot and cold,
Corrugated DryPack from DS Smith keeps fish cold and remains recyclable
DS Smith’s corrugated board seafood box claims to keep fish fresh at under 40°F (~4.44°C) for
America imposes 25% aluminium and steel import tariffs – and EU responds
The United States has placed 25% tariffs on imports of steel, aluminium, and products containing such metals; the European Commission
Saica Group invests $110 million into U.S. plant for corrugated packaging
Saica Group plans to invest over $110 million (€100,826,317.46) into a new corrugated manufacturing facility in the
New PCR polymer from Berry to slash CO2 in homecare and industrial packs
Berry has revealed a ‘high-quality’ post-consumer recycled plastic polymer for non-contact-sensitive homecare and industrial packaging, said
Food-contact recycled PS with dissolution technology revealed by Trinseo
Trinseo has unveiled a transparent recycled polystyrene resin featuring dissolution technology, designed for use in dairy containers, food trays, hot