Rigid Packaging
News and analysis on the latest technologies and innovations in rigid packaging, including plastics, metal, glass and board and more.
Scanning the new retail landscape
It’s no big news to say that the way we consume is changing. And, ever mindful of consumer demands,
Chemical Recycling Gains Traction
Last year Packaging Europe began to take a closer interest in chemical recycling – not a new concept in itself but
DS Smith to Trial First Compostable, Water-resistant Cardboard Bird Boxes
DS Smith is trialling what it says is the world’s very first water-resistant, compostable bird box made from
Recycling - An essential measure for the circular economy
K 2019 makes the case for plastics and highlight advances in recycling innovation. Plastic waste desecrating beaches and rivers or
SP GROUP: WORKING TOWARDS A CIRCULAR ECONOMY
2019 is set to be a key year for the launch of new, more sustainable material structures by plastic converters
E-Pack Europe: The challenges and opportunities of e-commerce
How can e-commerce consumer trends boost the adoption of smart and intelligent packaging? How can we make sustainability the
Innovation in Blow Moulding and Thermoforming – The advent of simulation
“If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you always got.” – Henry Ford. “There
Elitron unveils new AGILA cutting system
Elitron has unveiled AGILA – its newest compact cutting plotter – at Sign Expo in Budapest, Hungary. According to Elitron, AGILA comes
Paper & board industry publishes voluntary guidelines for food contact applications
‘Food Contact Guidelines for the Compliance of Paper and Board Materials and Articles’. Formally called 'Industry Guideline', the
Sustainability Awards joins forces with FachPack to Launch 2019 Edition
Packaging Europe and NürnbergMesse have announced their partnership to host the fifth annual Sustainability Awards at FachPack 2019 in Nürnberg,
Stora Enso invests in next-generation renewable, recyclable and biodegradable formed fibre solutions
Stora Enso is investing EUR 5 million to build a new production line and related infrastructure to manufacture formed fibre
SIG is first in industry to offer aseptic cartons with ASI-certified aluminium foil
SIG is the first in the industry to enable customers to demonstrate their commitment to responsible aluminium sourcing using the