Rigid Packaging
News and analysis on the latest technologies and innovations in rigid packaging, including plastics, metal, glass and board and more.
Report states ‘record’ 580,000 tonnes of aluminium recycled from beverage cans
The latest report by Metal Packaging Europe and European Aluminium shows the overall recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans in
New ALPLA plant brings design, development, and production to Thai customers
At its new plant in Thailand, ALPLA will collaborate with customers to design and develop packaging products, utilizing one-step
PPWR implementation for fresh produce supply chain discussed at Fruit Logistica
At this year’s Fruit Logistica, a panel organised by ProFood and Freshfel Europe saw European and international associations discuss
Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation: the deadlines you need to know
As the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation enters into force, we have compiled all its essential deadlines into one list,
69% of consumers want legally binding reuse and refill targets, research suggests
Research from environmental charity City to Sea suggests that 69% of UK consumers hold the government responsible for setting legally
European Commission approves €500 million French scheme for chemical recycling
Under EU State Aid rules, the European Commission has approved a €500 million French scheme to support chemical recycling that
Circular Plastics : Making positive inroads
We’re all familiar with the shocking statistics by now: in 1950, the world produced just two million tonnes of
Project employs AI to correct imperfect barrier coatings for fibre-based bottles
Pulpex and the University of Surrey are using AI-powered computer vision to identify and address imperfections while applying barrier
Berry develops PCR cap and bottle solution for Green Oil lubricant
Berry Global (Berry) has revealed its bottle and cap solution made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic, designed for ‘eco-
Recyclable aluminium trays for ready-made foods to replace single-use plastics
i2r Packaging Solutions now offers six new recyclable aluminium trays for ‘ready to cook’ foods, intended to replace single-use
Sustainability-themed tile game for kids packaged in interactive box
Jamnik Packaging has developed the Sustainable Memory Game, an educational tool for younger consumers based on the United Nations’ 17
Mondi and Zwiesel Glas develop premium containerboard pack for glassware
Zwiesel Glas has teamed up with Mondi to package its mouth-blown glassware in bespoke fibre-based packaging, designed to