Sustainability
News and analysis on sustainable packaging innovations and technologies that are improving recyclability, reducing waste, lowering carbon emissions and more.
McKinsey recommends AI as a tool to tackle costs at pulp and paper mills
In its latest insights article, McKinsey & Company makes the case for using AI to stage cross-functional interventions and
Spotlighting PPWR, innovations and AI at Sustainable Packaging Summit 2026
The Sustainable Packaging Summit is returning to the Jaarbeurs Event & Exhibition Centre, Utrecht, on 10 – 12 November 2026 – complete
Light-shielding paper pillow packs hide rare trading cards before opening
Toppan has designed its recyclable, paper-based pillow packaging to achieve a 98% light-shielding rate for trading card packets,
Dutch companies conclude compostable coffee capsule project
The Clean Cups project, aiming to develop a home-compostable coffee capsule for Nespresso systems, has officially been completed – but
EU Commission withdraws detailed opinion on German packaging law
The European Commission has withdrawn its detailed opinion regarding Germany’s draft Packaging Law Implementation Act, allowing it to enter
How the EU’s PET market fares through war, law, costs and more
Amidst geopolitical tensions, soaring prices and evolving legislation, what is the current outlook for the PET industry? Matt Tudball, Senior
Vetropack creates ‘Europe’s lightest Rhinewine bottle’
Glass packaging manufacturer Vetropack has launched two new innovations: a lightweight 0.75 litre that claims to be the lightest
Is this the worst packaging?
The organisers invited people from across the country to share packaging examples, and hundreds of nominations were then assessed by
FIFA bans reusable bottles from stadiums during World Cup matches
FIFA has made a last-minute decision to ban reusable bottles in stadiums during the World Cup 2026, sparking debate
Canovation and CANPACK to bring resealable aluminium cans to pilot lines
Canovation and CANPACK are joining forces to advance CanReseal – an end seal system for resealable aluminium cans – towards commercial readiness
Coalition of 200 companies urges EU Commission not to reopen the PPWR
200 companies have signed a joint call urging the European Commission not to reopen the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
Duni Group to provide plastic-free cups and composting solution at Swedish cycling event
Duni Group is due to provide plastic-free paper beverage cups for this year’s Vätternrundan cycling event, due to