Sustainability
News and analysis on sustainable packaging innovations and technologies that are improving recyclability, reducing waste, lowering carbon emissions and more.
Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview: CYPET’s ‘lighter’ 1000 litre PET water tank
CYPET Technologies claims to have created the ’world’s first’ 1000 litre PET water tank, nominated in the Circular Plastics
Packaging regulations pose huge financial risks: here’s how to tackle them
Packaging laws like the PPWR now govern markets in more than 60 countries across the world, with fees that can
New Siegwerk agenda targets reduced emissions and 100% renewable electricity coverage
Siegwerk reportedly powered its global operations with 100% renewable electricity last year. Following this, it has launched its updated HorizonNOW
BioBTX to convert plastic waste into renewable aromatics with new factory
BioBTX has begun constructing the first commercial-scale factory for its proprietary Integrated Catalytic Cracking Process (ICCP) technology, expected to
Taking a closer look at the EU’s latest PPWR guidance
The European Commission recently published further guidance on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive, this time in the form of
A closer look at Fraunhofer IML’s new carton set optimization tool CASTN
The CASTN tool (Carton Set Optimization) helps to make the actual filled percentage of each carton visible. Reports have shown
Aldi and Arla aim to boost milk bottle recycling rated with new collaboration
Aldi and Arla are working with Polytag on a project that will track milk bottles through the recycling process using
How do EU packaging regulations compare with UK ones?
2026 is a big year for packaging regulation in Europe, with the EU and the UK both launching landmark reforms
New partnership for the development of PE-free coatings for paper cups
The agreement sets out to support the continued development and scale-up of PE-free paper hot and cold cup
How to really solve the BuzzBallz recycling challenge
With their strong social media appeal and unmistakeable shelf-presence, BuzzBallz have quickly become one of the most recognisable brands
Read this before you complete your PPWR Declaration of Conformity
From the 12th of August this year, all packaging sold in EU markets will be legally required to have its
How BuzzBallz should improve the recyclability of its packaging
How could BuzzBallz, a rising star in pre-mixed cocktails, redesign its packaging for improved recyclability – and how should local