Sustainability
News and analysis on sustainable packaging innovations and technologies that are improving recyclability, reducing waste, lowering carbon emissions and more.
SIG launches U-shaped paper straw for aseptic carton packs
SIG launches a U-shaped paper straw during Gulfood Manufacturing, together with its joint venture partner SIG Combibloc Obeikan. The
A calculation tool for optimizing the sustainability of packaging
With the GaBi Packaging Calculator, thinkstep offers a software tool that can help companies to design sustainable packaging. The GaBi
Tetra Pak study shows convergence of environment and health
Tetra Pak has revealed the findings from a global research study in partnership with Ipsos on two pressing consumer demands:
Recycled bottle-to-bottle light barrier white opaque PET technically proven "for the first time"
While progress has been made across the board in recycling PET, the challenge of white bottles had remained. Can a
Video: Sustainable Packaging Summit 2019 - part 5
What's the most sustainable path to a circular economy? Should we prioritise recycling or reuse? In the fifth
L’Oréal and Albéa announce the creation of a paper-based tube
As part of their partnership, L’Oréal and Albéa announce the creation of what is described as the first carton-
Mono-material hot fill cups out of foamed PET
SML is developing foamed sheet for hot fill applications with new features in terms of heat resistance, insulation and recyclability
HP announces bold Industry Commitment to Sustainable Ink Innovation with Water-based Print Solutions
HP Inc. has announced a significant investment in the next generation of water-based ink solutions, ahead of PRINTING United
Sustainable circular distribution, edible spray, and transforming organic waste
The European Commission has announced the Winners of the 2019 European Social Innovation Competition. The three winning projects from the
Report reveals progress towards eliminating plastic pollution
The scale of global efforts to prevent plastic pollution has been revealed in a new report published by the Ellen