Sustainability
News and analysis on sustainable packaging innovations and technologies that are improving recyclability, reducing waste, lowering carbon emissions and more.
RAP launches “significant” range made entirely from plant waste
Leading UK sandwich packaging designer and manufacturer, RAP, has launched a new range produced entirely from agricultural waste. Precious Planet
Ampacet black masterbatch solutions designed for near infrared sorting
Ampacet has developed carbon black-free masterbatch solutions that can help to significantly reduce the carbon footprint by providing a
Pro Carton Launch the 5 Rs of Responsibility
Pro Carton – the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers – has called for an update on the 3 Rs of
European soft drinks industry sets ambitions to make its plastic packaging more sustainable
UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe has announced a set of EU-wide ambitions to make the sector’s plastic packaging more
Plastic Free Aisle Arrives at Packaging Innovations
A Plastic Free Aisle is being recreated at a global packaging conference in London. The brainchild of international environmental campaign
Iceland Launches Plastic-Free Pre-Packed Bananas
Frozen food specialist Iceland has become the first UK supermarket to introduce plastic-free packaging for its pre-packed bananas.
RPC Presents High Performance Recyclable Barrier Film
RPC bpi protec demonstrates its commitment to environmental stewardship with a barrier film that delivers an oxygen and water vapour
Dow Awards Take the Pulse of Global Innovation
The Awards for Packaging Innovation, whose winners are revealed today, rank as one of the world’s most prestigious competitions
Axion debates targets for recycled content in food packaging need care
Setting minimum targets for recycled content in food packaging may sound like a good idea, but could lead to overall
24 Finalists Compete for the Top Sustainable Packaging Accolades
Packaging Europe has announced the top four submissions in each of the six categories of the Sustainability Awards 2018, as
'Reverse-Engineering' the Recycling Process: Mondi to Introduce 100% Recyclable Pouch
After almost four years of development, Mondi and Werner & Mertz will introduce a new, patented innovation in 2019: a
Metsä Board Sustainability Innovations in Luxury Packaging
Metsä Board will be presenting a range of innovative sustainable packaging solutions designed specifically for luxury and creative applications at