Sustainability
News and analysis on sustainable packaging innovations and technologies that are improving recyclability, reducing waste, lowering carbon emissions and more.
German Packaging Act Clears Final Hurdle
The German Bundesrat (the Upper House of the German Parliament) has approved the Packaging Act. Michael Wiener, CEO of Duales
Easypack Unveil Next Generation Green Packaging Technology
Easypack Ltd, the UK’s leading manufacturer of environmentally-friendly packaging solutions, has unveiled a new suite of packaging innovations
PVC-Free Closures Help Food & Bev Brands Enhance Sustainability
To meet demand for even more environmentally friendly packaging from European food and beverage brands, CROWN Food Europe, a business
Smurfit Kappa Celebrates a Decade of Excellence in Sustainability Achievements
Smurfit Kappa is well on its way to meeting its ambitious 2020 sustainability goals, according to its tenth annual sustainability
Tri-Star Presents New Stackable Deli Pots
Tri-Star Packaging has launched Tri-Green, a brand new generation of its ground-breaking stackable deli pots in four
Glass Declared Number 1 by European Consumers
Growing concern for the environment, combined with consumer preference for healthy living, is driving increased trust in glass as the
Cortec® Corporation Plans Important Expansion of Facilities and Recycling Programme
Cortec® Corporation plans a major 2017 expansion programme at its Cambridge, Minnesota, film extrusion facility, one of the largest film
Functional Barriers for the Use of Recycled Plastics in Multi-layer Food Packaging
This paper reviews the current situation of recycled plastic materials in food contact applications, showing the different opportunities currently available
APEAL Welcomes European Parliament's Report on Food Waste and Safety
APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has welcomed the European Parliament’s (EP) own initiative report:
Flex Films: innovations at interpack
At interpack 2017 in Düsseldorf in Germany, Flex Films - the global film manufacturing arm of India’s largest multinational flexible
The Packaging Europe Sustainability Awards Return!
Packaging Europe today launches the third edition of its prestigious Packaging Sustainability Awards. The winners and shortlisted submissions across multiple
Tubex Purity Receives World Star Award and Silver Award
In 2015/2016, Tubex developed the first aluminium aerosol can without any lacquer or ink either on the inside or