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ArticleResearchers say spray-coated bioplastics layers can improve barrier properties for paper packaging
A research team at the College of Natural Resources and Environment in Virginia Tech University, USA claim to have proved that biodegradable bioplastics can form durable, protective films on paper using a spray-coating technique, improving strength and barrier properties.
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ArticleNew sorting facility to process approximately 80% of Norway’s plastic packaging waste by 2030
Områ - Norway’s new national facility for sorting plastic packaging waste - has officially opened today, jointly owned by TOMRA and Plastretur and expected to process approximately 80% of Norway’s packaging waste by 2030.
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ArticleSustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Copar’s recyclable flow wrap made from agri-waste
As part of our Finalist Interview series ahead of the Sustainability Awards, we spoke to Copar about its recyclable flow wrap for sausages, said to reduce environmental impact and nominated in the Commercialized Recyclable Packaging category.
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ArticlePaper and kraft sack industries set out roadmap for net zero in 2050
Eurosac and Cepi Eurokraft are leading a joint project to develop a net zero roadmap for the paper sack and sack kraft paper industries, leading up to climate neutrality by 2050.
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ArticleMethanol-to-olefins plant to produce chemical building blocks in Rotterdam
Blue Circle Olefins has secured funding for a commercial methanol-to-olefins production facility in Rotterdam. Once fully operational, it is expected to produce 120 kilotons of propylene and 80 kilotons of ethylene.
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ArticleUpcycle Project launched to convert non-recyclable plastic into recyclable packaging materials
The Upcycle project has officially launched, funded by Horizon Europe under the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HADEA) and coordinated by Aalborg University in Denmark, with 19 partners from 12 countries seeking to develop circular value chains to convert non-recyclable plastic waste into highly recyclable and non-persistent packaging materials.
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ArticleTetra Pak unveils automation and digitization portfolio for food and beverage sectors
Tetra Pak has launched its Automation and Digitalization portfolio, Tetra Pak Factory OS, a suite of ‘modular, open and scalable’ smart factory technologies designed for food and beverage production, aiming to ‘lay the foundation’ for AI-ready factories.
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ArticleCircular concept features refillable jar, grape-based design, and NFC chip
As part of an ongoing pilot project, Lumson, Krill Design, and researchers from the Politecnico di Milano have revealed a refillable jar made from recycled glass, design packaging made from grape residues, and an NFC chip for digital branding.
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ArticleSmaller footprint, bigger impact: A new era for beverages
Discover how cutting-edge advancements in filling and seaming are redefining operational excellence, enabling companies to meet diverse product demands—from carbonated to hot beverages—with unparalleled precision and environmental responsibility.
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ArticleSustainability definitions and performance concerns hinder packaging progress
McKinsey’s latest research identifies six key barriers companies face when considering sustainability-minded packaging materials, including performance concerns, limited market supply, and different definitions of sustainability.
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ArticleSeaman Paper launches heat-sealable paper packs
Seaman Paper has launched a new line of heat-sealable, curbside recyclable paper packs that have been designed with the aim of replacing single-use plastic bags.
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ArticleShawpak caters to medical devices with ‘low-power’ thermoforming machines
Shawpak presents a new range of low-power, low-waste linear thermoforming machines to produce large, multi-component packs with snap features for the medical sector.
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ArticleMcDonald’s Japan scraps paper straws
McDonald’s Japan has replaced its controversial paper straws with ‘strawless’ lids made from recycled PET, but consumers are still divided on the new solution’s practicality. Tim Sykes reflects on this demand for convenience, sometimes at the expense of sustainable progress, and what we can learn from getting the balance wrong.
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ArticleOne week until the Sustainable Packaging Summit: what to expect
Only one week to go until the Sustainable Packaging Summit! Are you wondering what to expect from this year’s even bigger, even better event? Read on for a deep dive into this year’s agenda.
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ArticleWest Pharmaceutical Services reveals pre-fillable syringe platform
West Pharmaceutical Services (West) has unveiled its West Synchrony Prefillable Syringe (PFS) System at CPHI Worldwide in Frankfurt, Germany, offering a ‘fully verified’ platform from a single supplier.
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ArticleAntalis introduces expandable Jiffy bag made from 100% recycled materials
Antalis has announced an expandable mailing bag made by Jiffy, featuring ‘flex-to-fit’ Hexpand technology and designed to fit snugly around products, eliminating the need for oversized boxes and unnecessary padding.
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ArticleLatest patent data reveals ‘all-time peak’ for chemical plastics recycling
Chemical recycling for plastics has reached an ‘all-time peak’, Appleyard Lees reports, with the number of organizations filing patents said to have more than tripled over five years.
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ArticleEU Commission’s new guide helps Member States calculate EPR costs
The European Commission has provided optional guidance to help Member States calculate Extended Producer Responsibility costs under the Single-Use Plastics Directive.
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ArticleTotalEnergies Corbion announces redesigns PLA bags with 30% PIR content
TotalEnergies Corbion has launched redesigned bags for its sugarcane-based Luminy PLA, featuring 30% post-industrial recycled (PIR) content in the outer layer, made from repurposing high-quality manufacturing scraps.