Sustainability
News and analysis on sustainable packaging innovations and technologies that are improving recyclability, reducing waste, lowering carbon emissions and more.
The chemical recycling start-up: OBBOTEC interview
Chemical recycling continues to exert its presence in the drive towards a circular economy, as new players enter the field.
AIMPLAS and OLIPE develop bioplastic material for oil packaging from olive waste
A new collaborative project is using waste from the olive industry to create a bioplastic which is reportedly both biodegradable
Huhtamaki gives its tablet packaging a sustainable upgrade
Huhtamaki, a manufacturer of consumer and specialty packaging, has announced what it says is the first recyclable strip packaging for
Getting essentials to people through global collaboration & commitment
Amcor CCO Michael Zacka is working in the company’s Zurich HQ out of solidarity with production staff who are
Addressing a smelly plastic recyclate problem
Plastic recyclate produced from waste packaging have to meet high sensory requirements in order to be used for new products,
European industry organisations warn of cardboard shortage due to COVID-19 pandemic
Industry bodies from across the packaging value chain are warning of a shortage of cardboard and paperboard, due to decreased
Novamont launches compostable, biodegradable bioplastic for extrusion coating
Novamont has announced a new compostable MATER-BI grade for extrusion coating and extrusion lamination on paper, board and other
Innovation Spotlight: Introducing J.S. Hamilton Poland – a reliable partner for your packaging testing
In our latest Innovation Spotlight, inspection, testing, and training specialists J.S Hamilton talk about their unique, holistic offering in
Sustainability perspective: P&G shares holistic insight into the home care market
The word sustainability is readily applied across the food, beverage, and personal care packaging sectors, but would you associate it
Graphic Packaging International launches PaperSeal innovation for increased food tray recyclability
Graphic Packaging International (GPI) has announced the launch of a new line of PaperSeal trays, in the hopes of offering
Has there been any progress in sustainability and digital transformation?
How are things developing with the game changing topics of sustainability and digital transformation? Is there any particular progress or
Siemens: Evolving monomaterials through digitalization
How can lightweight, flexible packaging with low CO2 emissions be made from recyclable materials? This question is one of the