Rigid Packaging
News and analysis on the latest technologies and innovations in rigid packaging, including plastics, metal, glass and board and more.
SABIC’s 50% ‘ocean-bound’ PP resin moulded into food vacuum container
In a move set to eliminate over 300 plastic bags per person and reduce CO2 emissions by 30kg per capita,
Berry launches ‘fully recyclable’ alternative to coloured PET pill bottles
Berry Global has launched a range of clarified polypropylene (PP) bottles for healthcare applications, said to have a reduction of
Sustainability Awards 2024 Finalist Interview: John West’s recyclable multipack can solution
As part of our Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview series, we asked John West about its ECOTWIST aluminium foil stickers, used
Avantium markets plant-based PEF polymer under Releaf brand name
Avantium’s plant-based, recyclable polyethylene furanoate (PEF) polymer – recommended as an alternative material in packaging, bottle, and textile production
How Unilever thinks about packaging sustainability
When we last spoke to Unilever about its controversial decision to extend the timeframe on its sustainable packaging targets, head
Sustainability Awards 2024 Finalist Interview: ALPLA’s ‘colour-to-colour’ HDPE recycling method
As part of our Finalist Interview series ahead of the Sustainability Awards, we spoke to Martin Bonat, polyolefin recycling expert
EndFlex aims to improve efficiency with wrap-around case packer
EndFlex has launched its Boxxer Wrap Around Case Packer, apparently designed to provide ‘unparalleled efficiency and versatility’ and use less
Chivas Regal announces redesigned bottle with 25% glass weight reduction
Whisky company Chivas Regal has unveiled a new look for its Chivas Regal 18, with a reported 25% glass weight
Clear containers feature tamper-evident ‘flag’ for enhanced food security
Novolex brand Waddington North America has revealed clear, rigid containers featuring a tamper-evident ‘flag’ that stays raised once opened
The Home Depot replaces EPS and PVC and pursues fibre in its new packaging
The Home Depot reports the complete elimination of EPS and PVC from its new private-brand packaging and plans to
Onion skin packaging seeks to lessen plastic packaging and food waste
Home-compostable packaging materials made from onion skins have been launched by HUID in hopes of reducing the amount of
Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe launches lightweight wine bottles with 12% carbon reduction
Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe (AGP-Europe) has announced a new range of lightweight wine bottles produced in Germany for the