Sustainability
News and analysis on sustainable packaging innovations and technologies that are improving recyclability, reducing waste, lowering carbon emissions and more.
Repsol Commits to Develop Quality of Recycled Plastics
Repsol has adhered to the "Circular Plastics Alliance", an initiative launched by the European Commission on December 11,
Carrefour: the Retail Giant Acting like a Start-Up on Sustainability
France’s leading retailer Carrefour has set out the goal of reaching 100 per cent recyclable, reusable or compostable packaging,
Hovis® Launches UK-wide Bread Bag Recycling Initiative in Partnership with TerraCycle
All Hovis® bread bags are 100% recyclable through the plastic bag collection points at most major retailers’ stores. Recently, Hovis®
Survey reveals shocking use of plastics and packaging in construction
The Considerate Constructors Scheme has launched its industry-wide campaign ‘Spotlight on...plastics and packaging’ to raise awareness and showcase
RETAL: Greater transparency needed in plastic packaging
Sustainability. Innovation. Disruption. Words that get used freely. The time has come to prove what we say. Across the packaging
Quinn Packaging launches 'first fully recyclable black plastic tray'
Ireland-based Quinn Packaging has introduced a new range of patent-pending black plastic food trays, Detecta, which it says
Survey: Consumers Show Willingness to Adopt Nanotechnology in Active Food Packaging
The EU-funded NanoPack project completed extensive research to examine how active food packaging technologies are perceived by consumers and
Glass Packaging Demand Continues to Grow in Europe
Glass packaging production in Europe grew by 1% in volume (tonnes) and by 1% in unit terms in the first
SIG partners with Nestlé to launch paper straw for on-the-go portion packs
There has been increasing interest in alternatives to plastic straws, following last year’s single-use plastics ban. Over the
Henkel food safe packaging outlook 2019: legislation & sustainability to shape debate
Henkel's food safe packaging outlook for 2019 looks at how the discussion on packaging safety is likely to
Johnson & Johnson launches contact lens recycling scheme
Through its new UK contact lens recycling scheme, the ACUVUE Contact Lens Recycle Programme, Johnson & Johnson Vision and its
Cumapol developing potentially groundbreaking polyester recycling technology
Polyester processing specialist Cumapol has unveiled a new polyester recycling technology, CuRe, which it says represents a step-change in