Rigid Packaging
News and analysis on the latest technologies and innovations in rigid packaging, including plastics, metal, glass and board and more.
APR programme expands to verify new packaging and components for recycling
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) has updated its APR Design for Recyclability Recognition Program, with blow moulded PET bottles
Faerch opens processing plant to recycle 60,000 tonnes of rigid food packaging
After the Grand Opening of its Cirrec plant in Duiven, Faerch Group aims to process used PET trays from household
Archroma launches PFAS-free barrier coating for oil and grease applications
Specialty chemicals company Archroma has announced the launch of its Cartaseal OGB F10 barrier coating, designed for PFAS-free oil
New technology from Bpacks set to turn bark waste into rigid packaging
Bpacks has announced the launch of the ‘world’s first’ bark-based packaging technology, set to integrate into existing production
PET on the road to circularity, but disparities are creating potholes
Plastics Recyclers Europe reports the average EU PET beverage bottles’ recycled content rate reached 24%, but that disparities between EU
Are you using the right barcode?
In anticipation of the upcoming webinar hosted by Packaging Europe and Markem-Imaje, Tim Sykes discovers why now is the
New webinar: Sustainable cardboard packaging for consumer goods
Join Packaging Europe for a webinar with Bostik, exploring the benefits of recyclable, compostable and bio-based hot-melt adhesives
New Polysecure technology demonstrates automated plastics separation and sorting
Technology company Polysecure has reported several milestones achieved with its Sort4Cycle technology, which apparently proves the feasibility of a CO2-
Repsol launches lubricant packaging incorporating 60% recycled plastic content
Repsol has launched its new lubricant containers, incorporating 60% mechanically recycled post-consumer plastic. The new compound, part of the
What’s next for paper-based bottles?
Earlier this month, Paboco made an important announcement regarding its paper-based bottle products. The company has launched full-scale
Skateboarding halfpipe built from containerboard in bid to highlight material values
Mondi, in partnership with Olympian skateboarder Julia Brückler, has built the first-ever skateboard half pipe from containerboard, the paper