Rigid Packaging
News and analysis on the latest technologies and innovations in rigid packaging, including plastics, metal, glass and board and more.
Sustainability targets remain on track even in times of crisis
In a flash survey amongst its member companies, the German plastics association IK Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen e.V. investigated the current
Voyage into ocean plastics
eXXpedition is an all-female sailing voyage and scientific research mission investigating the causes of and solutions to ocean plastic
The broken promises of plastic substitutes
The commercial shift to alternative packaging types isn’t working — so what will? Dr Ashlee Jahnke, research director of biodegradable
What the oil price crash means for bioplastics
Bioplastics, plastics made from a biological feedstock, could be a renewable and more sustainable alternative to fossil-based plastics. Unlike
Bottle Up launching in WHSmith stores across the UK
Dutch-based brand Bottle Up has launched in the UK with their pre-filled, reusable, BPA free, plant-based water
Greiner Packaging produces toilet cleaner bottles for Henkel using 50% PCR
Greiner Packaging has collaborated with Henkel to deliver a new packaging solution for its Bref toilet cleaner brand. The bottles
Eastman introduces Tritan™ Renew
Global specialty plastics provider Eastman introduces Tritan™ Renew copolyester. Tritan Renew offers sustainability, providing the same durability, performance and safety
PulPac reveals world’s first pilot line for dry moulded fibre
PulPac, a Swedish inventor of a fibre-based alternative to single-use plastics, has revealed its very first pilot line.
SIG makes ASI-certified aluminium standard for EU packs
SIG has announced that all of the aluminium used in its packs in Europe will be ASI-certified. Certification to
Primary packaging through the pandemic: Three insights from Amcor
As the world begins to learn more about the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Eric Roegner, president
Defining plastics in packaging
A guide to polymer terminology in the packaging industry From bio-based and plant-based to biodegradable and compostable, there