Rigid Packaging
News and analysis on the latest technologies and innovations in rigid packaging, including plastics, metal, glass and board and more.
Norway’s ‘first’ recycling facility for EPS waste opens its doors
BEWI has opened a recycling facility for expanded polystyrene (EPS) in Norway, anticipating an annual recycling capacity of up to
Our guide to the fibre-based packaging market in 2026
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this article Introduction In this article we explore the
Short applicator and automatic filling introduced to new skincare dropper
Aptar Beauty has revealed a new dropper packaging solution for skincare and dermocosmetic products, featuring an automatic filling system and
EU funds €4 million drive to develop natural, home-compostable cup coating
After securing €4 million in funding from Horizon Europe, Notpla is leading a three-year R&D programme to
Aluminium value chain teams up to sort and recycle small packaging formats
The European Aluminium Foil Association and Flexible Packaging Europe have founded an alliance to drive recycling performance for small aluminium
Cirrec sorts three billion recycled food-grade PET trays with AI system
Faerch company Cirrec is using an AI-based system to sort PET trays from household recycling into a food-grade
Serele Super ‘eliminates ten million plastic trays’ with switch to recyclable fibre-based punnets
DS Smith has announced its partnership with Romanian agricultural cooperative Serele Super to replace ten million of its plastic packages
Major retailer embraces circular logistics with Returnity’s reusable box
A major retail chain has adopted The Last Box, Returnity’s reusable packaging box solution, in a move hoped to
Burgopak and Cousin box electrolyte sticks in Metsä Board paperboard
Burgopak and Cousin have boxed SALT! Supplements’ new electrolyte stick sachets in Metsä Board’s Pro FBB Bright paperboard, targeting
Packaging Europe’s most popular stories of 2025
Another year is coming to an end. Join us in recapping our most popular stories from the last twelve months: