Sustainability
News and analysis on sustainable packaging innovations and technologies that are improving recyclability, reducing waste, lowering carbon emissions and more.
Cove Packaging’s fibre-based bottle set to slice up to 70% of emissions
Cove Packaging has launched its PB1 fibre-based bottles, said to demonstrate at least 84% success in paper waste sorting
How does the Environmental Omnibus simplify EU sustainability regulation?
Simplification measures introduced under the European Commission’s Environmental Omnibus include proposed exemptions from the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’
Amcor incorporates up to 100% PCR into winter-compatible de-icing salt packs
Amcor upfronts its range of rigid and flexible packaging solutions for de-icing salt, designed for easy pouring and storage,
Flocking technology unlocks ‘velvet-soft’ wood-based foam from Stora Enso
Stora Enso now offers its wood-based foam, Papira, in a 3D structure with a ‘velvet-soft’ flocked surface – utilizing
Multiple fibre-based packaging types produced in parallel on automated line
PAPACKS, ICE Industrial Services, and Inmaco Solutions have unveiled PAPACKS Model S10: a patented production system designed to manufacture fibre-
Mechanically recycled polymer portfolio unveiled by Borealis and Borouge
Borealis and Borouge have revealed a global portfolio of mechanically recycled, post-industrial and consumer recyclates and compounds, expected to
Commission asked to prioritize EU-made recyclate in recycled plastic goals
Plastics Recyclers Europe, the European Waste Management Association (FEAD), and Recycling Europe have signed a joint letter urging the European
Nearly 98% of own-brand Asda packaging is reported to be recyclable
Asda’s latest ESG report states that almost 98% of its own-brand packaging is now recyclable, but acknowledges difficulties
What are the key factors in a successful deposit return system?
A new fact sheet from Reloop names system scope, refund value, and convenience and accessibility as the keys to a
Edible packaging film to dissolve in hot water while food cooks
NakedPak is developing an edible, food-grade packaging film that dissolves in hot water while a meal is cooked – all
New machine assembles whole blister packs made from cardboard
IWK Packaging Systems has unveiled its CABLIblue 870 Blister System, which seals a cardboard blister to backing made of the