Sustainability
News and analysis on sustainable packaging innovations and technologies that are improving recyclability, reducing waste, lowering carbon emissions and more.
Post-consumer recycled material made from household plastic waste streams
TBM has unveiled its CirculeX material, made from post-consumer recycled plastics – a solution believed to avoid poor strength and
BlueAlp and partners receive €1.5 million for chemical recycling project
The Dutch Government has awarded BlueAlp, Renewi, Shell, and Utrecht University with €1.5 million in funding to support their
Sparxell raises over €4 million for cellulose-based packaging pigments
Sparxell has raised $5 million (€4,231,350) in Pre-Series A funding for its cellulose-based colourant technology, which
Polypropylene cups designated as ‘widely recyclable’ in U.S.
Polypropylene cups are now designated as “widely recyclable” in the U.S., as a result of a partnership between Starbucks,
Henkel acquires Stahl for €2.1 billion to drive flexible coating growth
Henkel is acquiring Stahl for an enterprise value of €2.1 billion – a move hoped to drive growth in specialty
Short applicator and automatic filling introduced to new skincare dropper
Aptar Beauty has revealed a new dropper packaging solution for skincare and dermocosmetic products, featuring an automatic filling system and
Submissions are open for the Sustainability Awards 2026!
The Sustainability Awards are open for submissions! From start-ups and universities to global brands and manufacturers, everyone is invited
Eco-Products launches packaging portfolio in UK
Eco-Products has officially launched its portfolio of reusable, recyclable and compostable packaging in the UK for the first time.
Amcor co-designs recyclable and accessible tethered cap for water brand
Amcor and Spadel have customized a tethered cap for the premium water brand Wattwiller, designed to be recyclable and accessible
Unilever launches new refillable Dove deodorant
Dove has unveiled a new collection of refillable deodorants, a move its parent company Unilever describes as “an important milestone
Hydropac’s water-based ice packs set to save CO2, energy and material waste
Hydropac has updated its HydroFreeze range of water-based ice packs, with the new additions expected to help customers save