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ArticleModified atmosphere pallet shrouds to keep berries fresh from farms to shelves
StePacPPC’s polyamide-based, modified atmosphere, humidity-infused protective covers are designed to protect fresh berries in transit and storage while keeping plastic consumption at a minimum.
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ArticleDiageo revisits recycled content, packaging weight and net zero targets
After revising its environmental targets, Diageo now aspires for 50% recycled content in its packaging by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050 – but no longer sets its sights on a 10% reduction in packaging weight or 100% renewable energy.
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ArticleAptar Beauty introduces recyclable spray pump for home care
Aptar Beauty has revealed its Trigger Spray Pump (TSP), a full-plastic recyclable pump for the home care market, aiming to enhance consumer experience with its soft actuation and spray.
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ArticleINC-5.2: Breaking point or turning point?
INC-5.2 was a failure – but is that necessarily a bad thing? Willemijn Peeters, founder of Searious Business, tells us why this breakdown might be exactly what is needed.
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ArticleProAmpac launches polyolefin-based platform for chunk cheese applications
ProAmpac has announced the commercial launch of its ProActive Recycle-Ready polyolefin-based platform, developed for high-speed chunk cheese applications and said to offer ‘exceptional’ performance without compromising shelf life.
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ArticleStora Enso invests €1.1b into board production line set to slash CO2 by 90%
Stora Enso has invested €1.1 billion into a consumer packaging board production line in Oulu, expected to eliminate 90% of CO2 emissions and reach a capacity of 750,000 tonnes by 2027 at the latest.
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ArticleLooking back on Diageo’s Dry Molded Fiber cream liqueur bottle
A year after PA Consulting, PulPac and Diageo trialled a fibre-based bottle for Baileys’ Original Irish Cream Liqueur, we revisit the innovation and its reported benefits for recyclability, CO2 reduction, and more.
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ArticleGlide-Line releases Roller Chain Conveyors for industrial environments
Conveyor manufacturer Glide-Line has launched its Roller Chain Conveyors for transporting large, heavy products in demanding industrial environments, said to accumulate loads up to 700 kg while maintaining the same speed, flexibility, and modularity customers expect.
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ArticleHenkel introduces phthalate-free compounds for metal packaging sealing
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has introduced a new generation of its Darex COV sealants, free from phthalate-based plasticizers and said to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2025 Finalist Interview: Beontag’s RFID food packaging tag
In our latest Finalist Interview ahead of the Sustainability Awards - taking place at the Sustainable Packaging Summit in Utrecht this November - we spoke to Beontag about its entry in the Pre-Commercialized Driving the Circular Economy category; its UHF RFID food packaging tag, said to be microwave and dishwasher compliant.
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ArticleEU Commission fears for internal market as UAE oil company acquires Covestro
The European Commission is investigating Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s acquisition of Covestro amid concerns that foreign subsidies from the UAE could distort the EU’s internal market.
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ArticleRecyclable paperboard MAP tray for fresh meat revealed by Graphic Packaging
Graphic Packaging International’s PaperSeal Pressed modified atmosphere paperboard tray claims to reduce plastic content by around 85% compared to conventional alternatives and facilitate end-of-life recyclability.
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ArticleVetain utilises Sonoco’s paper-end can for vegan protein products
Vegan protein powder and supplement start-up Vetain has switched its packaging to Sonoco’s paper-end GreenCan, a recyclable alternative to the previous metal-end can made with ‘at least 96% paper content’.
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ArticleVioneo and Lummus partner on industrial scale fossil-free polypropylene
Vioneo has collaborated with Lummus Technology to utilize its Novolen polypropylene (PP) technology for the ‘world’s first’ industrial scale fossil-free plastics production complex in Antwerp, Belgium, based on green methanol as feedstock.
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ArticleFlügger sells 50% PCR paint cans as Amcor assists in virgin plastic cuts
Amcor has helped Flügger implement 50% post-consumer recycled plastic into its new paint container, aiming to cut down on virgin plastic without impacting pack quality or user experience.
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ArticleDiscovering the next generation of packaging innovators
We hear – and write – a lot about the sustainability challenges faced by the packaging industry as viewed from the perspective of those who have been working in this sector for many years. But we hear less about the importance of fostering the next generation of packaging technologists who will be facing these challenges in the years to come.
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ArticleHow industry players feel as Global Plastics Treaty negotiations stall again
Various organizations, coalitions, NGOs and brands are disappointed that INC-5.2 ended without a concrete Global Plastics Treaty, but express their optimism that negotiators are starting to align on the core tenets of an effective text.
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ArticleSan Francisco 49ers and PepsiCo team up on reusable cup programme
In collaboration with PepsiCo, the San Francisco 49ers have implemented reusable cups at Levi’s Stadium which fans can return to designated bins to be collected, sanitized and re-distributed for reuse.
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ArticleThe packaging rules every UK business needs to know about
If you’re a large packaging producer in the UK, you’ve probably heard about the new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules. From the beginning of 2025, all household packaging must be assessed using something called the RAM. Lorax EPI gives us the rundown on what RAM is and why it matters.
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