Sustainability
News and analysis on sustainable packaging innovations and technologies that are improving recyclability, reducing waste, lowering carbon emissions and more.
Enhanced Hygiene Protection with WaveSafe
WaveGrip has launched another multi-packing innovation that provides enhanced hygiene protection for cans throughout the entire supply chain. WaveSafe
BAMA Announces 2017 Award Winners
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association’s (BAMA) has announced the winners of its annual awards at the 2017 Forum and
INCPEN Responds to Eunomia ‘Deposit Return’ Report with a Call to Consider All Options
On 11th October 2017, Eunomia published a report commissioned by CPRE and others asserting that English councils would benefit by
New Studies: Biodegradable Plastics Boost Organic Recycling
Biodegradable plastics offer innovative solutions to improve recycling quality by facilitating the means for more efficient separate waste collection. This
Rafesa Presents Alex
PET is a material used commonly in cosmetics and pharmacy, one of its key properties being its excellent recyclability. This
Colpac’s Packaging Solution for Aldi’s Premium Tomato Crop
A brand new premium tomato pack, created by Colpac, has been launched onto the top tiers of Aldi’s supermarket
Mintel Outlines Key European Consumer Trend for 2018
Ocean plastic fashion and recycled packaging launches, ingredient bans and activism are focusing consumer and government attention on maritime conservation.
Should Supermarkets Really "Eliminate Plastic Packaging"?
Packaging specialists have distanced themselves from comments from the former head of major UK supermarket chain Asda advocating that retailers
Head & Shoulders Receives United Nations ‘Momentum for Change’ Award
The world’s number one shampoo brand Head & Shoulders was the recipient of a UN Momentum for Change award
UK Horticulture Sector Could Close the Loop on Plastic Production Waste
UK garden owners spend almost £1.5 billion a year on new plants. This booming retail sector is supported by
Two Winners at the World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2017
The International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) stages the World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award every year. The panel
Antalis Packaging: ‘Less of the Same Approach’ Could Help Cut Recycling Confusion
“UK businesses can make it easier for consumers to recycle their products by producing less waste in the first place