Sustainability
News and analysis on sustainable packaging innovations and technologies that are improving recyclability, reducing waste, lowering carbon emissions and more.
Dreco launches powder detergent in Mondi’s recyclable, 50% PCR packaging
Dreco has packaged its powder detergent in Mondi’s re/loop PillowBag, which contains 50% post-consumer recycled content and
Hugo Beck showcases sleeve wrapper for transport packaging at interpack
At interpack 2026, Hugo Beck has revealed a new paper sleeve wrapper for transport and secondary packaging – developed in collaboration
Mettler-Toledo launches x-ray inspection system with AI capabilities
Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has announced its X56 DXD+ dual energy photon-counting x-ray system with AI capabilities, designed
Using data to restore consumer trust in ‘climate-friendly’ labeled products
Scrutiny over greenwashing is intensifying, and the companies that don’t get it right now face legal repercussions in the
UPM, Michelman and BOBST reveal bio-based packaging aligned with EU packaging rules
UPM Specialty Materials, Michelman and BOBST have teamed up to create two validated paper-based packaging concepts, designed to align
Sidel develops edible oil bottle produced using laser technology
Sidel is gearing up to introduce its edible oil bottle produced using laser technology, said to achieve a 20% weight
What the industry thinks as CEOs appeal to clarify and push back PPWR rules
Last week, industry CEOs asked the European Commission for more time to comply with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
Why convenience is crucial for deposit return scheme success
Most consumers say they want to support recycling efforts, but what happens when participation doesn’t match intention? Marius Fraurud,
GEA presents thermoforming machine for simple, flexible production at interpack
GEA will display its PowerPak 5000, a new thermoforming packaging machine for medium-sized food producers, at interpack 2026 – targeting
YUTOECO’s Ecocoon™ offers plant-based alternative to petroleum-based cushioning
In this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series, Jerome Zhang, senior R&D engineer at YUTO, walks us
Exploring the possibilities of transparent paper with Ahlstrom
Karl Axnäs, business development manager, Transparent Fiber Materials at Ahlstrom, dives deeper into the company’s transparent paper portfolio – ranging