Rigid Packaging
News and analysis on the latest technologies and innovations in rigid packaging, including plastics, metal, glass and board and more.
Huhtamaki Fiber Solutions - The Future Redesigned
How people consume is undergoing rapid change. As consumer demands and regulatory requirements intensify, the packaging industry needs to find
New coffee capsule for Qbo Coffee uses 70% bio-based materials
Coffee capsules are becoming increasingly popular but they are often designed for single-use and are made of virgin polypropylene
The start-up turning agricultural waste into compostable packaging
Traceless is a start-up that offers a drop-in granule solution made from second-generation biomass that can be
New thermal insulation tech from Dufaylite uses recycled paper honeycomb
Dufaylite has launched thermally-insulated box liners and inserts made from recycled paper honeycomb, in a bid to provide a
Trinseo and GMP to establish European polystyrene recycling plant
Trinseo and GMP Group have announced their plans to build a plant that will produce recycled food-contact polystyrene material.
New granulator for in-line scrap recycling of thermoformed parts unveiled by CMG Granulators
CMG Granulators has introduced a newly-designed granulator for in-line scrap recycling suitable for thermoformed rigid plastic applications. According
NEXTLOOPP concludes first packaging production trial of rPP resins
NEXTLOOPP, the global multi-participant project aimed at closing the loop on food-grade polypropylene (PP), says it has “successfully”
RecyClass publishes guidance on designing plastic packaging for recyclability
RecyClass has released a Design Book with the goal of providing a practical guide that clarifies the definition of recyclability
Strategic partnership explores recycling process for multi-layer PET packaging with water-based adhesives
A strategic partnership between Sulayr, BASF, OEM Bobst and Evertis has led to the development of a recycling process for
Siegwerk launches UV-curing deinking primers for labels and sleeves
Siegwerk says that its UV-based deinking primers for labels and sleeves offer a validated solution for the safe and
Plastics Recyclers Europe reports a 13% increase in installed plastics recycling capacity
According to data from Plastics Recyclers Europe, the total installed plastics recycling capacity in Europe increased by 1.1MT in
Berry incorporates rPP into range of pots for sauces
Berry Superfos has incorporated 25% recycled polypropylene (PP) into Spanish food producer Choví Group’s garlic mayonnaise brand, Allioli, via