Sustainability
News and analysis on sustainable packaging innovations and technologies that are improving recyclability, reducing waste, lowering carbon emissions and more.
The Difference between ‘Recyclable’ and ‘Circular’ Materials
All manufacturers of plastic kegs claim that their kegs are ‘recyclable’, often 100% recyclable. But what does that really mean?
Datalase Launches New Functional Coating for Corrugated Packaging
DataLase, a provider of photonic printing solutions, has launched a new functional coating for corrugate packaging to further help brands
The Long Road to Carbon-Neutral Paper
On the occasion of the official completion of the first phase of the PROVIDES project, Bernard de Galembert, CEPI’s
Storopack Launches New Type of Paper Made from 50% Grass Fibers
PAPERplus® Grass, Storopack’s new type of paper, increases the focus on sustainability. The paper consists of 50 percent grass,
Achieving a circular economy through packaging and packaging waste
2019 will be a crucial year for industries involved the packaging and waste management value chain. Introduced last year, the
Quadpack launches PCR tube
The new PCR tube from international beauty packaging manufacturer and provider Quadpack Industries is made entirely of recycled plastics. Perfect
Global Alliance to End Plastic Waste Launches with $1bn commitment
An alliance of global companies from the plastics and consumer goods value chain today launched a new organisation to advance
Nestlé Accelerates Action to Tackle Plastic Waste
Nestlé today laid out its broader vision to achieve a waste-free future and announced a series of specific actions
One step back, two steps forward
Libby White spoke to Pablo Cartagena, Business Development Manager, Cadel Deinking, about the value and potential of deinking technology. ‘Deinking’
EuPC Publishes Results of its 2nd Survey on the Use of Recycled Plastics Materials
From January till September 2018, the European Plastics Converters Association (EuPC) conducted its 2nd European survey on the use of
Neopac Presents New Recycled Plastic Tube at PCD Paris
Neopac will showcase a new recycled plastic tube at Perfume, Cosmetics & Design Paris, January 30-31. The new tube
RPC Introduces Cup Recycling Initiative
RPC Tedeco-Gizeh is launching a unique initiative to help customers recycle their used cups into second life products. The