Rigid Packaging
News and analysis on the latest technologies and innovations in rigid packaging, including plastics, metal, glass and board and more.
The Consumer Goods Forum’s vision of EPR for liquid packaging cartons
In its latest report, The Consumer Goods Forum’s Plastic Waste Coalition of Action identifies setbacks and recommends guiding principles
Smurfit Westrock acquires Cartomanabí to secure corrugated growth in Ecuador
In an effort to expand its presence in Ecuador, Smurfit Westrock has completed an asset purchase of Cartomanabí – including its
China’s ‘action plan’ to repurpose 4.5 billion tonnes of solid waste by 2030
China has developed an ‘action plan’ to boost its solid waste treatment capacity in the next five years, aiming to
Metsä Board reveals folding boxboard and custom-cut sheet delivery solution
Metsä Board has unveiled its Pro FBB Go folding boxboard, designed for demanding food and pharmaceutical packaging, and its new
Royal Flora Holland ships flowers in new reusable, returnable bucket
Royal Flora Holland is launching a reusable bucket to transport its flowers in a bid to eliminate approximately 250,000
Lindal Group reveals new actuators for personal, health and homecare
Lindal Group has unveiled its Snap, Luna and Matteo actuator solutions designed to expand its portfolio across healthcare, personal care
Colgate-Palmolive backs ‘game-changing’ new tech for lightweight HDPE bottles
Colgate-Palmolive, Polyplastics and PTI have unveiled an innovative new method for producing HDPE bottles that is reported to offer
Yangi unlocks 80% CO2 cut with dry-formed tray for hot, cold and frozen foods
Yangi has used its Cellera technology to produce a dry-formed fibre tray for meat, fish, deli, and ready meals
Research project turns prairie fibre into cleaning bottle-grade plastic
An applied research project by Saskatchewan Polytechnic and EnviroWay Detergent Manufacturing aspires to convert fibre from flax and hemp crops
Debunking common recycling myths
As Germany transposes the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation into national law, the German Environment Agency (UBA) and the Central
Peanut crisps packed in Sonoco’s recyclable, 95% paper-based can
Earthnutz is the latest company to adopt Sonoco’s paper-based can, said to contain up to 64% post-consumer
Is it time for all trade shows to switch to reusable cups?
Borealis and Messe Düsseldorf piloted a reusable cup scheme at K Show 2025 with the aim of cutting waste and