Sustainability
News and analysis on sustainable packaging innovations and technologies that are improving recyclability, reducing waste, lowering carbon emissions and more.
How Member States can optimize their EPR systems to boost recycling rates
Transparency, governance and design influence a waste management system’s recycling performance more than high producer fees or specific EPR
Walki and Dow create MDO-PE pouch with matte finish to align with PPWR
Walki and Dow’s mono-material MDO-PE pouch with a matte finish is set to unlock recyclability and high
Battery-powered hand tool for plastic strapping developed by Signode
Signode has revealed a battery-powered hand tool for plastic strapping – a solution designed for cost-effective operations, consistent performance,
BlueAlp and LBC’s chemical recycling plant secures €1.5 million EU funding
The European Union’s Just Transition Fund has awarded BlueAlp and LBC Tank Terminals a €1.5 million grant to
Flatfish shipped in certified recycled EPS to cut carbon emissions by 30%
Flatfish producer Flatlantic is transporting fresh seafood in BEWI’s certified recycled EPS boxes – a move hoped to reduce carbon
L’Oréal upscales reuse awareness campaign into new brands and products
L’Oréal Groupe has launched the third edition of its #JoinTheRefillMovement campaign, offering new refillable formats and refill machinery in
Polytag and DataLase unlock inkless QR printing on challenging substrates
Polytag and DataLase are combining their technologies to help customers apply GS1-compliant QR codes to challenging packaging substrates, including
Diving deeper into the EU's latest guidance on the PPWR
On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
Novel technology moulds lightweight food packaging from cellulose fibres
Valmet has launched its Valmet 3D Fiber technology to help customers manufacture lightweight, three-dimensional food packaging formats from cellulose
Why do we still treat plastic like rubbish?
World Ocean Day is always an important day in my calendar. It is my why. No matter what else is
Survey casts light on consumer expectations and misconceptions of packaging
A survey led by the German Packaging Institute reveals widespread consumer expectations for recyclable packaging, the value they place on