Rigid Packaging
News and analysis on the latest technologies and innovations in rigid packaging, including plastics, metal, glass and board and more.
Srisangdao die-forms chaff into box for rice and reuse as tissue box
Srisangdao Rice has crafted a die-formed box from the chaff byproduct of its rice production process, with the empty
French deposit scheme packages Nestlé chocolates in reusable steel tins
Nestlé France, Le Fourgon, Circolution, and Bocoloco will provide returnable, stainless steel containers for bite-sized KitKat and Lion chocolates
TekniPlex Healthcare introduces bio-based compounds for medical plastics applications
TekniPlex Healthcare has announced its new bio-based PVC compounds for medical plastics applications, said to reduce CO2 output and
Berry aims to increase front-of-store plastic recycling with UK complex investment
Berry Global’s UK recycling business has invested in upgrading its plastic packaging recycling complex in Derbyshire, which recycles flexible
Nestlé coffee adopts Sonoco’s 95% paper-based can for enhanced recyclability
Sonoco is targeting full recyclability with a 95% paper-based can for Nestlé’s coffee products, believed to maintain the
Digimarc’s GPU-optimized sorting software to halve costs and boost accuracy
Digimarc Corporation has released its new Digimarc Recycle sortation software, implementing Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) to almost halve costs compared
Mono-material dispenser pump with down-lock released by ALPLAhana
ALPLAhana has announced its first down-lock dispenser pump, made entirely of polypropylene (PP) and aiming to maximize recyclability, reduce
Ecoshell reveals plastic solution derived from eggshells
Ecoshell’s GEX solution is derived from eggshells transformed into bio-calcium - a fine powder said to have particles as
Axilone and Aludium partner to bring low-carbon aluminium to cosmetics market
Cosmetic packaging manufacturer Axilone and aluminium supplier Aludium have teamed up to introduce an aluminium to the market that is
Johnnie Walker trials paper-based whisky bottles behind the bar
Diageo and PA Consulting are trialling a 90% paper-based bottle for its Johnnie Walker Black Label scotch whisky, suggesting
Twinplast develops specialist packaging range for medical items
Twinplast has developed a range of packaging solutions targeting growth in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors, including custom products for
Paper-based Pringles tube makes its way to Irish retailers
Kellanova Europe and Sonoco now offer the new, paper-based and recyclable Pringles tube throughout Ireland, with the former targeting