Sustainability
News and analysis on sustainable packaging innovations and technologies that are improving recyclability, reducing waste, lowering carbon emissions and more.
FPA Calls for Complete Reform of the Packaging Recovery Note System to Increase Recycling
The Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) is calling for Government to reform the Packaging Recovery Note System currently used to enable
New pack improves food preservation without metallised materials & modified atmospheres
AIMPLAS coordinates the European project REFUCOAT, whose main objective is to develop new materials for food packaging in a more
Revised Design for Recycling Guidelines for Polyolefin Packaging
An updated version of Design for Recycling Guidelines developed by Plastics Recyclers Europe is now available. The amended guidelines differentiate
Sustainability Beyond Recycling
Tom Garsed, Marketing Design and Innovation Director at Graphic Packaging International (GPI), discusses the sustainability credentials of cartonboard packaging beyond
PET collection and recycling rates in Europe significantly increased in 2016
Out of 3.147.000 tonnes of PET bottles and containers placed in the European market in 2016, a remarkable
65% Plastics Packaging Recycling Target is Attainable
A new study by Plastics Recyclers Europe shows that the 65% recycling target for plastic packaging is achievable by 2025.
Styropor from Renewable Resources
BASF’s customer Schaumaplast GmbH & Co.KG, an internationally active manufacturer of molded parts made from particle foams, is
CPI broadens OPRL ownership
The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) is the latest organisation with an interest in materials recycling to join the expanding
Mintel announces five global packaging trends for 2018
Mintel, a leading market intelligence agency, has announced five trends set to impact the global packaging industry over the coming
Parkside Extends Support to Clean Living Market With Compostable Pack
Speciality packaging solutions provider, Parkside, has expanded its support to the clean eating, clean living market with the development of
Sappi Launches 'One Stop Shop' Shopping Bag Marketing Solution
Sappi’s latest specialty paper portfolio development sees it unveiling a new collection for the fashion-forward shopper. Driven by
Heat-sealable Paper as green flexible alternative
Feldmuehle Uetersen GmbH has launched a heat-sealable paper solution for packaging manufacturers and packing companies. The coated flexible packaging