All Carbon Emissions articles
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ArticleCiner Glass invests €504 million into container glass facility
Ciner Glass has signed a €504 million financing agreement to develop its state-of-the-art container glass production facility in Lommel, which is set to reach a daily capacity of 1,300 tonnes once fully operational.
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ArticleThe Brief: How overproduction, exports and pollution contribute to racism
Economic disparities between racial groups became a driving factor in New York State’s failure to implement EPR obligations for packaging producers; but packaging waste is already contributing to a reduced quality of life for disadvantaged communities, even beyond the American border. In this edition of the Brief, we examine the concept of environmental racism and discover how the packaging industry contributes to its impacts.
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ArticleInverted pouch from Volpak, Amcor and Menshen strives for recycling and low CO2
Volpak, Amcor, and Menshen have revealed a lightweight, mono-PE inverted pouch format designed for recyclability and reduced carbon emissions compared to rigid bottles.
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ArticleInternational law bans climate non-compliance, renewing Plastics Treaty hopes
The International Court of Justice has ruled that any country that fails to tackle greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuels is violating international law and might be required to pay reparations – amping up WWF’s call for an ambitious Global Plastics Treaty.
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ArticleAmcor upfronts child resistance, recyclability, PCR, and more with new closure
Amcor’s new polypropylene closure for household products seeks to combine child resistance and shelf appeal with sustainability-minded features like weight reduction, recyclability, and optional post-consumer content.
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ArticleWhat to expect from INC-5.2 – where is the Global Plastics Treaty now?
What does the Global Plastics Treaty draft text currently look like, and what can we expect from the upcoming round of negotiations? With the help of WWF, we take stock of our current position, and where we have left to go.
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ArticleAGP Europe seeks to reduce CO2 impact of Jägermeister bottles
Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe (AGP-Europe) has announced it will be producing the ‘world’s first’ emerald green bottles from its NextGen Furnace for Jägermeister.
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ArticleABB helps assess feasibility of low-carbon aluminium smelter in Finland
As a new investor in Arctial, ABB will contribute to ‘in-depth’ feasibility studies for the Greentop low-carbon aluminium smelter project in Finland, set to become Europe’s ‘first’ primary aluminium development for over 30 years.
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ArticleWhere is the European glass industry at in 2025?
In June, Michael Giannuzzi was elected as the new President of FEVE, the industry group representing the European glass packaging industry. In a recent conversation with Giannuzzi, we discussed his ambitions for the new role – plus how he plans to confront the massive headwinds facing the glass packaging sector.
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ArticleSpotlighting five steps forward for sustainable packaging in 2025
In the spirit of our #30WildPackagingWins campaign, which counts down the days until the Sustainable Packaging Summit, we shine a spotlight on five packaging innovations that have resonated most strongly with our readership in 2025.
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ArticleScientists recycle plastic waste into paracetamol with E.coli bacterium
A study from the University of Edinburgh suggests that an E.coli bacterium could convert plastic waste into paracetamol with ‘virtually no’ carbon emissions.
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ArticleShiseido bottles cosmetics with refillable LiquiForm container to cut plastics
Shiseido is extending its use of LiquiForm blow moulding and filling technology to make a refillable pump dispenser pack for cosmetics – a move set to eliminate around 56% of plastic and lower CO2 emissions by around 48%.
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ArticlePUMA records 99.5% paper packaging and zero plastic bags in latest report
In its 2024 Sustainability Report, PUMA claims to have achieved 99.5% paper packaging, derived 99% of its paper and cardboard from recycled or FSC-certified sources, sold zero plastic shopping bags in-store, and eliminated single-use plastics from its global offices.
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ArticleTetra Pak’s 2024 report states GHG operations emissions reduced by 54%
Tetra Pak has released its 2024 (FY24) Sustainability Report, highlighting a 25% reduction in value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions since 2019 and a 54% emissions reduction and 94% renewable energy consumption in its own operations.
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ArticleCo-op embraces bag-in-box snacks, board tomato punnets, and fibre-based steak pack
By adopting a bag-in-box mini bite bakery format, solid board tomato punnets, and fibre-based composite packaging for its steak cuts, Co-op plans to remove 115 tonnes of plastics from its own-brand ranges every year.
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ArticleShoppers prioritize price and convenience over sustainability, says McKinsey
Consumers in the US currently value a pack’s cost, convenience, shelf life, and other factors over its sustainability, a McKinsey survey suggests – an outcome potentially driven by economic uncertainties, lifestyle changes, and gaps in knowledge.
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ArticleAnnouncing the finalists of Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Awards 2025!
After another year of top-tier entries across the board, the first round of judging has come to a close – now the international, expert jury of the world’s most prestigious sustainable packaging competition reveals the finalists of the Sustainability Awards 2025!
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ArticleSystemiq supports ‘bold action’ for fossil-free plastic production in the EU
In a new report, Systemiq encourages the European Union to clarify policies and boost market confidence to develop fossil-free plastics at scale, particularly for the green-methanol-to-olefins process.
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ArticleCarbon emissions calculation capability revealed by Esko and CarbonQuota
Esko and CarbonQuota have developed a new carbon emissions calculation capability, allowing packaging converters and brands to automate carbon footprint calculations and align their environmental impacts with internal and legislative sustainability goals.
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ArticleFreshr’s antimicrobial, recyclable, compostable fish films receive funding
Freshr has completed an oversubscribed seed funding round for its proprietary antimicrobial coating for recycled, recyclable, and compostable fresh fish packaging – a solution designed to extend shelf life, reduce waste, and save money.