Sustainability
News and analysis on sustainable packaging innovations and technologies that are improving recyclability, reducing waste, lowering carbon emissions and more.
Single-use packaging versus reusable packaging: Which is more sustainable?
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this article Key Takeaways The research explores several aspects
Paper and kraft sack industries set out roadmap for net zero in 2050
Eurosac and Cepi Eurokraft are leading a joint project to develop a net zero roadmap for the paper sack and
Methanol-to-olefins plant to produce chemical building blocks in Rotterdam
Blue Circle Olefins has secured funding for a commercial methanol-to-olefins production facility at the Port of Rotterdam. Once
Circular concept features refillable jar, grape-based design, and NFC chip
As part of an ongoing pilot project, Lumson, Krill Design, and researchers from the Politecnico di Milano have revealed a
Smaller footprint, bigger impact: A new era for beverages
In today’s beverage industry, where manufacturers are under immense pressure to do more with less, efficiency and sustainability have
Sustainability definitions and performance concerns hinder packaging progress
McKinsey’s latest research identifies six key barriers companies face when considering sustainability-minded packaging materials, including performance concerns, limited
Shawpak caters to medical devices with ‘low-power’ thermoforming machines
Shawpak presents a new range of low-power, low-waste linear thermoforming machines to produce large, multi-component packs with
Latest patent data reveals ‘all-time peak’ for chemical plastics recycling
Chemical recycling for plastics has reached an ‘all-time peak’, Appleyard Lees reports, with the number of organizations filing patents
EU Commission’s new guide helps Member States calculate EPR costs
The European Commission has provided optional guidance to help Member States calculate Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) costs under the Single-
TotalEnergies Corbion announces redesigns PLA bags with 30% PIR content
TotalEnergies Corbion has launched redesigned bags for its sugarcane-based Luminy PLA, featuring 30% post-industrial recycled (PIR) content in
China – a new opportunity for sustainable packaging
Off the back of this trip, Packaging Europe also concluded a partnership agreement with NM Packaging Success Platform, which will
McDonald’s Japan ditches paper straws for ‘strawless’ rPET lids – and more
McDonald’s Japan will replace its paper straws with ‘strawless’ rPET lids, transport food in 95% biomass plastic, and pack