Rigid Packaging
News and analysis on the latest technologies and innovations in rigid packaging, including plastics, metal, glass and board and more.
Kingsmoor Packaging launches lightweighting initiative
UK-based thermoformed packaging firm Kingsmoor Packaging has recently launched a new lightweighting initiative known as ‘KPL Cirrus’. Pioneered by
FrieslandCampina announces shift to 100% rPET bottles
From February 2021, FrieslandCampina will start using bottles made from 100% recycled PET (rPET). To further aid recyclability, the new
Evian and Virgil Abloh collaborate on new bottle design made from rPET
Evian has today revealed its latest design by Virgil Abloh, CEO of fashion label Off-White and artistic director at
Greiner Packaging partners with SABIC and Unilever to create bouillon packaging made from PCR
Greiner Packaging has teamed up with SABIC and Unilever in a pilot project to produce 100% polypropylene (PP) tubs and
DS Smith and Touchguard to launch virus resistant packaging
DS Smith is partnering with Touchguard to develop a new range of bacteria and virus-safeguarded sustainable cardboard packaging across
Looking towards a more sustainable packaging future
Alex Henriksen, Managing Director for North Europe, Tetra Pak, stresses the need for collaboration across the packaging value chain. Earlier
Official launch of recycled content certification
Companies seeking to certify their plastic products containing recycled content can now apply for the Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification. It
On Second Thoughts: Removing plastic already in the ocean is a distraction
Yoni Shiran, Breaking the Plastic Wave Programme Director, SYSTEMIQ, argues we must focus on the root causes of plastic waste
Neste reveals new bio-based feedstock
Neste has announced Neste RE - a new recycled, bio-based feedstock that is compatible with existing polymer and chemical production
SIG secures FSC certification for entire paperboard range
In what it says is an industry first, from January 2021, 100% of the paperboard SIG uses in its packs
Webinar: Test, Analyze, Comply. Practical Plastic Packaging Testing Solutions.
Event Overview This webinar provides an overview of the packaging industry’s analytical requirements with a focus on the accurate
Styrenics: Fullfilling the circularity and food contact potential
Prior to our online event with Styrenics Circular Solutions (SCS), we are taking a closer look at the initiatives'