Sustainability
News and analysis on sustainable packaging innovations and technologies that are improving recyclability, reducing waste, lowering carbon emissions and more.
Newly Developed Transparent Bio Plastic as an Alternative to Aluminium for Aerosols
VELOX GmbH and its long-term partner SK Chemicals Co. Ltd. are presenting an innovation for plastic packaging applications such
Which? Report Finds Non Recyclable Packaging and Labelling Confusion in UK Supermarkets
The British consumer association Which? investigated how much packaging is recycled at different supermarkets across the country, and found that
Coveris Launches Pack Positive™ Sustainability Strategy
As one of the latest manufacturers to sign up to the 2025 UK Plastics Pact, Coveris has outlined its plans
Ilapak Presents Linear Weigher for Softer Handling of Fruit
Due to their fragile nature, susceptibility to bruising and shorter shelf life, weighing fruit and vegetables has been a longstanding
"Making Cartonboard the Most Widely Used Packaging Medium"
An exclusive Q&A with the newly appointed president of Pro Carton and head of marketing at Mayr-Melnhof
A Circular Economy Solution to Black Plastics
Faerch Plast UK Ltd has joined forces with three major retailers, Marks and Spencer, Tesco and Sainsbury’s, as well
Retal Launches IP Free Hotfill Solution
The new hotfill packaging solution from RETAL addresses an industry-wide situation that many people may not be aware of.
Discussion on Films at Recoup Conference
Responding to member concerns and discussions RECOUP have expanded their annual conference to include a further breakout session on films,
Tri-Star Launches Sustainable Deli Pot Range
Tri-Star Packaging has launched a brand new addition to its extensive deli pot range for the food-to-go
International Plastic Recycling Groups Announce Global Definition of “Plastics Recyclability”
In an effort to provide a consistent metric to guide the efforts of sustainability for plastics in the Circular Economy,
Aeropowder Launches Pluumo, Thermal Packaging Created from Surplus Feathers
London based start-up AEROPOWDER has unveiled pluumo, a new form of sustainable thermal packaging material. Pluumo is uniquely manufactured
Increased Demand for Reusable Plastic Containers in the US
Demand for new reusable plastic containers) for fresh produce is projected to increase 7.6% per year to $185 million