Sustainability
News and analysis on sustainable packaging innovations and technologies that are improving recyclability, reducing waste, lowering carbon emissions and more.
Investment in recycling infrastructure key for Europe’s packaging supply chain as Chinese trade ban looms
Europe’s packaging supply chain is under pressure to invest in recycling infrastructure and sustainability measures as China looks set
Packaging Connections 12/04/19
In this week’s video news round-up, we look at the Tetra Pak’s new connected packaging platform, find
E-Pack Europe: The challenges and opportunities of e-commerce
How can e-commerce consumer trends boost the adoption of smart and intelligent packaging? How can we make sustainability the
Huhtamaki launches blueloop flexible packaging
The way packaging is designed has a major impact on its recyclability. Global food and drink packaging leader Huhtamaki launches
Sustainability Awards joins forces with FachPack to Launch 2019 Edition
Packaging Europe and NürnbergMesse have announced their partnership to host the fifth annual Sustainability Awards at FachPack 2019 in Nürnberg,
Stora Enso invests in next-generation renewable, recyclable and biodegradable formed fibre solutions
Stora Enso is investing EUR 5 million to build a new production line and related infrastructure to manufacture formed fibre
SIG is first in industry to offer aseptic cartons with ASI-certified aluminium foil
SIG is the first in the industry to enable customers to demonstrate their commitment to responsible aluminium sourcing using the
Lickalix launches plastic-free, compostable packaging for iced lollies
As of April 2019, organic lolly company LICKALIX will be 'the first iced treat company in the world to
Tesco trials feedstock recycling technology
The UK's leading retailer Tesco has announced it will start collecting previously unrecyclable plastics to be recycled in
Carbon Trust research shows consumer demand for climate change labelling
Two-thirds (67%) of consumers support the idea of a recognisable carbon label to demonstrate that products have been made
BillerudKorsnäs and ALPLA form JV for paper bottle project
Paper packaging materials and solutions provider BillerudKorsnäs and plastic packaging solutions provider ALPLA have formed a joint venture in the
'Momentum and energy to change for the better': Pro2Pac 2019
Sanjay Patel, Founding Partner of the Packaging Collective, gives his perspectives on the principles of good packaging design in the