Sustainability
News and analysis on sustainable packaging innovations and technologies that are improving recyclability, reducing waste, lowering carbon emissions and more.
Corrugated: Circular by nature, and ready for a sustainable future
The FEFCO Summit brought together 200 high-level corrugated industry representatives and their suppliers from 23-25 May. Jan Klingele,
Saica Launches New Collection of 100% Recycled White Papers
Saica has started the production of Infinite; a new collection of high quality white papers which are 100% recycled. At
European Bioplastics: Directive on Reduction of Single-use Plastic Products Remains Vague on Sustainable Alternatives
The European Commission presented an ambitious new Directive to tackle marine litter by introducing a number of measures including reduction
Plastic-free shopping range launched in Glasgow
A wide range of products, from locally-made herbal shampoo, to an array of herbs for cooking is available at
Tesco to Stop Using Hard to Recycle Materials
Tesco has announced its ambitions for a closed loop system across its UK operations. Talking to hundreds of suppliers at
International Nonwovens Symposium Closes with an Eye on Sustainable Future
EDANA has closed its 2018 International Nonwovens Symposium (INS), having confirmed the industry’s confidence in the opportunities and strengths
New Research Project MIPLASCOE for Biodegradable and Compostable PBS Bottles
The project MIPLASCOE, framed within the call Innterconecta, seeks to recover the wastes generated in the orange juice sector productive
Making the Case for Plastics Packaging
Gary Buchalter, Innovations Director, RPC bpi protec, warns against demonising plastic packaging and writes about the potential benefits plastics packaging
Tesco to Remove ‘Best Before’ Dates off Selected Fruit and Vegetable Lines
Tesco is to remove ‘Best Before’ consumption guidance dates off nearly 70 fruit and vegetable lines in a move to
Smurfit Kappa MB12 Food-Safe Carton Now Available for Primary Packaging
Smurfit Kappa’s MB12 carton is now available for primary packaging. The food-safe MB12 packaging helps customers to eliminate
Southgate® launches household-biocompostable air pillow film
One of the most popular methods of protecting goods in transit has been air pillow film; it needs little storage