Sustainability
News and analysis on sustainable packaging innovations and technologies that are improving recyclability, reducing waste, lowering carbon emissions and more.
A closer look at Drewsen’s new recyclable and compostable alternatives to plastic straws
Drewsen, in partnership with paper straw manufacturers, has developed an alternative to plastic straws – PROSTRAW – which it says provides high
Bio-based packaging – Coffee brands are making the switch to renewable materials
Climate change is driving a movement toward more sustainable products, and coffee brands in particular are tuned into the topic.
A new study from Pro Carton on the CO2 footprint of carton packaging
This publication has consistently argued that more LCA/carbon footprint data is required to fully understand the climate implications of
Sky invests $2million in Loop
Sky’s impact investment fund, Sky Ocean Ventures, has committed $2million - its largest investment to date - in zero-waste shopping
Fazer and Sulapac collaborate on compostable confectionery box
Fazer and Sulapac have collaborated to develop a microplastic-free, compostable packaging solution – available at the end of November. The
Coveris develops 100% recycled, recyclable shrink film range
Coveris’ new Duralite™ R range offers a shrink film solution that is reportedly both 100% recyclable and contains up to
UPM joins 4evergreen, Cepi's sustainability initiative
UPM has joined 4evergreen, a new initiative by Cepi, the European association representing the paper industry, to boost the contribution
#TalkingSustainability with Kallpa Superfoods
This time around, we’re #TalkingSustainability with Maximilian Ott of Kallpa Superfoods. In the video below, Maximillian talks to us
Flexible packaging: resiliently bending to challenges
Guido Aufdemkamp, executive director of the Flexible Packaging Europe association delves into the European flexible packaging sector with overarching expert
Neopac introduces Tube Design Guide for optimum recyclability
Hoffmann Neopac has debuted a set of best practices for tube packaging recyclability at CPhI Worldwide in Frankfurt, Germany. The
Greencroft Bottling partners with Ardagh Group to launch UK’s first wine canning line
The UK’s first large-scale wine canning line has gone live at Greencroft Bottling Company in County Durham, boasting
Wipak and Woodly talk sustainability at FachPack 2019
This week, we’re talking sustainability with Hery-Christian Henry of Wipak and Jaakko Kaminen of Woodly. Watch this video