Sustainability
News and analysis on sustainable packaging innovations and technologies that are improving recyclability, reducing waste, lowering carbon emissions and more.
Refillable cosmetic pack with one-handed ‘thumb-swipe’ closure revealed
Yonwoo presents Acto, a cosmetic pack with a thumb-swipe opening for convenient, one-handed dispensing – and a refill mechanism
Square-shaped cup from Greiner improves stability and pallet efficiency
Greiner Packaging’s square-shaped cup format is designed to be space-efficient and stable in transit and on the
Refillable laundry detergent dispenser tackles waste through 'self-care ritual'
Ripl Efek’s refillable laundry detergent dispenser – comprising a stainless-steel vessel and an aluminium refill canister – is designed to
‘The EU Commission’s PPWR Guidance leaves the hard questions unanswered’
The European Commission recently published a guidance document that aims to provide clarity around the requirements of the Packaging and
Dr Bio aims to reduce fossil fuel reliance with cornstarch-based biopolymer platform
In response to recent fluctuations in international crude markets since the escalation of tensions and conflict in the Middle East,
The Greggs approach to recyclability, reduction, lightweighting and more
According to its latest sustainability report, Greggs fell short of its 25% lightweighting target for packaging in 2025; yet it
PCR aluminium bottle from Sustainaholics targets up to 90% carbon reduction
Made entirely from post-consumer recycled aluminium, the Alumini bottle from Sustainaholics is intended as a recyclable, reusable alternative to
Mono-PP high-barrier clip foil developed by RATTPACK for retort applications
RATTPACK’s murFLEX PP Clip Foil is a recyclable, multilayer high-barrier film made entirely from polypropylene, intended for retort
Moulded fibre container for transporting seafood developed by PAPACKS
PAPACKS offers its Fiber Box, a moulded fibre transport container made from virgin wood fibres and industrial hemp, as a
Women in Packaging programme returns at interpack 2026
interpack 2026 will host its second Women in Packaging programme, featuring a keynote speech from Tetra Pak, multi-perspective panel
Demand alone will not bolster future packaging and paper market, McKinsey says
A new analysis released by McKinsey & Company (McKinsey) claims that high demand alone will not bolster performance for the
Klöckner Pentaplast introduces larger, rigid food-to-go solution
Klöckner Pentaplast (KP) has launched kp Infinity HP3, the largest and most rigid addition to its Hotpacs range, designed to