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ArticleACG launches cold-form laminate for moisture-sensitive blister packs
ACG has revealed its DryPod desiccant-based cold-form laminate engineered to protect moisture-sensitive drug molecules, aiming to address pharmaceutical manufacturing issues such as limited availability, rigid technologies and compatibility issues.
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ArticleCo-op launches ‘first’ UK convenience store trial for coffee pod recycling with Podback
Co-op claims it is the first UK convenience retailer to partner with nationwide coffee pod recycling service Podback, aiming to make it easier for customers and members to recycle used coffee pods in-store.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2025 Finalist Interview: P&G’s 100% recyclable solution for e-commerce
P&G has designed a recyclable honeycomb structure for e-commerce packaging, Versafill, said to adapt to a product’s shape by pressing it against the packaging. Nominated in the Commercialized E-commerce category of this year’s Sustainability Awards, inventor Li Kun tells us more.
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ArticleHas the ‘strawless’ McDonald’s lid hit the functional-sustainable sweet spot?
Earlier this month, McDonald’s Japan revealed that it would replace paper straws with a ‘strawless’ rPET lid. Dan Coppins, packaging technologist and sustainability consultant at Pack-Man Consulting, makes a case for the new lid from a functional, environmental, and business perspective.
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ArticleFych’s EIC-funded facility drives multilayer plastics recycling technology
Closing a Series A funding round with over €6 million in grants and equity, Fych Technologies plans to build an industrial recycling plant and convert 3,000 tonnes of post-consumer multilayer plastics into high-quality pellets annually.
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ArticleTIPA advances European growth with SEALPAP acquisition
TIPA Compostable Packaging and its European subsidiary Bio4Pack have announced the acquisition of speciality papers company SEALPAP, focused on its recyclable paper-based packaging portfolio.
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ArticlePegasus Materials debuts bio-based materials for electronics, aerospace and 3D printing
Pegasus Materials has announced the debut of its first two materials and the expansion of its seed round - led by studio Ferment and existing investor LIOF alongside prior investment from Fibrant BV - aiming to accelerate commercial scale-up of its products for the electronics, data centre and aerospace industries.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2025 Winner Interview: Ardagh Glass Packaging’s onsite hydrogen electrolyser
Ardagh Glass Packaging received the Commercialized Climate category award in this year’s Sustainability Awards for its onsite hydrogen electrolyser, said to have reduced its glass bottle carbon emissions by over 14%. We spoke with the company to find out more about this entry.
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ArticleLisbon upscales cup reuse with TOMRA return machines and Mastercard payment
Lisbon is rolling out its city-wide reusable cup system – powered by TOMRA’s automated return machines and Mastercard payment technology – in hopes of avoiding ‘millions’ of single-use cups annually and tackling urban litter.
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ArticleCompostable wood pulp films recommended to replace polymer-based glitter
Futamura recommends the use of its certified compostable, fibre-based NatureFlex films to manufacture glitter in line with upcoming EU restrictions on microplastic leakage.
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ArticleItem Products unveils paper-based, fully recyclable packaging range
Item Products has unveiled its new Eco-Range of paper-based, fully recyclable packaging components said to deliver the strength, performance and aesthetic appeal of traditional plastic parts while remaining cost-effective.
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ArticleSmol launches refillable bottles made from 100% recycled aluminium
Cleaning brand Smol has announced its new range of refillable bottles made from 100% recycled aluminium, aiming to reduce single-use plastic and unnecessary waste for customers.
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ArticleSustainability Awards Winner Interview: Zafree’s ‘tree-free’ beer packaging
The 100+ Accelerator programme and Zafree Papers won both the Overall Winner and Commercialized Renewable Materials categories at this year’s Sustainability Awards. Their entry converts banana farm waste into corrugated cartons for beer packaging. We spoke with 100+ Accelerator partner Ab InBev to find out more.
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ArticleCircular by design: Unlocking sustainable packaging solutions
Meeting the global challenge of tackling plastic waste and building a circular economy requires innovation, investment and collaboration.
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ArticleA closer look at Smurfit Westrock’s new alternative to HDPE bottles
Smurfit Westrock says that its new Bag-in-Box Powergrip can replace traditional HDPE bottles and jerrycans while using less material, cutting production steps, and simplifying the recycling process. To unpack these claims, we put some questions to Jeroen Raeijmaekers, Business Developer Sustainability at Smurfit Westrock Van Mierlo.
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ArticleOutdoor reverse vending machine from TOMRA designed to brave the elements
TOMRA Collection has designed its TOMRA S2 Rugged Plus reverse vending machine for outdoor use in all weather conditions, aspiring to save space on shop floors while maintaining a smooth consumer experience.
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ArticleLieferando’s plant polymer-coated takeaway boxes make Austrian debut
After the packaging won a Sustainability Award last week, Lieferando will bring Huhtamaki’s cardboard delivery boxes coated in Xampla’s plant-based Morro material to the Austrian market.
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ArticleCortec introduces re-pulpable, biodegradable barrier paper
Cortec has unveiled its new EcoBio Barrier Paper, a ‘recyclable, re-pulpable, biodegradable’ barrier paper without PFAS or intentionally added plastics.
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ArticleTripleW and Sulapac pilot chemical recycling of reusable cups
Biochemistry company TripleW has partnered with Sulapac on a closed-loop pilot, demonstrating that reusable cups made from Sulapac Solid – a ‘100% bio-based and biodegradable’ material – can be chemically recycled commercially.
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ArticleSustainable Packaging Summit 2025: Everything you need to know
Our biggest and most internationally diverse Sustainable Packaging Summit to date was attended by 854 delegates, 142 speakers, and 89 exhibitors. For anyone who missed it – or attendees looking for a refresher – here is a rundown of the key moments.