Sustainability
News and analysis on sustainable packaging innovations and technologies that are improving recyclability, reducing waste, lowering carbon emissions and more.
Bag-in-Box 2.0.: A Twist on Beverage Packaging from NWB
A Finnish start-up has launched an innovative packaging for liquids that pushes the boundaries of design, cuts costs and
RKW Launches Starseal Tie Handle, Biodegradable Waste Bags
RKW is launching a biodegradable star-sealed bag for organic household waste in Germany. Certified as fully compostable by DIN
Forever Living Reformulates its Flagship Drinking Gels & Introduces 100% Recyclable Tetra Pak Packaging
Forever Living, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year has reformulated its flagship product range so its aloe vera drinking gels
Packaging Connections 06/07/2018
The highlights of this week in video format, featuring crispy bacon out of the microwave, films and nets made from
The Plastics Strategy Still Has Room for Improvement
FEAD, the EU private waste and resource management industry, welcomes MEP Mark Demesmaeker’s draft own-initiative report. However, FEAD
PET Recycling Industry Installed Capacity Reviewed
78 PET recycling facilities located all over Europe were evaluated. The results point to a PET recycling capacity in Europe
Co-op’s new initiative for plastic bottle recycling
The Co-op is set to implement the UK’s first plastic bottle deposit scheme, becoming an example for retailers
ALPLA and FROMM cooperate in PET recycling
ALPLA, the Austrian packaging solutions specialist, and FROMM (Switzerland) have agreed on a collaboration in relation to PET recycling. Both
Biodegradable Films and Nets for Vegetables
The project BIOVEGE, in which AIMPLAS participates, has resulted in new biodegradable films and nets for horticultural products and food
First Plant to Recover Food Packaging Waste
In September 2018 the world’s first facility for POAL recycling will be in operation to produce Ecoallene. POAL is
Recoup and Norfolk Waste Partnership Cut Householders Confusion on Plastics Recycling
National Recycling Charity, RECOUP, have joined forces with Norfolk Waste Partnership with support from Marks & Spencer plc and RPC
Cradle to Cradle – a Tangible Vision?
Experts are warning that there might be more plastic than fish swimming in the sea in 2050 – at the moment,