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ArticleAmcor and Dow join forces in low-carbon packaging project
Materials company Dow and packaging manufacturer Amcor have announced a new strategic collaboration that aims to produce new low-carbon packaging solutions.
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ArticleFutamura and Bio4life develop home and industrially compostable PSA label
Futamura and Bio4life have collaborated on a certified home and industrially compostable PSA label, designed to help retailers and packers eliminate conventional plastic stickers from fresh fruit and vegetables.
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ArticleTap&Reuse reusable cup scheme nominated for environmental contribution award
Circular&Co and the University of Chichester’s Tap&Reuse scheme for reusable cups – reported to have prevented the use of 28,000+ disposable cups so far – has been nominated for a Times Higher Education Award.
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ArticleSri Lankan universities receive €110,000 to research single-use plastics in food sector
The European Union funded Circular project has announced three research grants totalling €110,000 to support university-led studies in Sri Lanka on the use, flow and impacts of single-use plastics (SUPs) in the country’s food sector.
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ArticleAvantium and Klöckner Pentaplast to explore plant-based polymer use in food packaging
Avantium has signed a capacity reservation agreement with Klöckner Pentaplast (kp films) to explore the use of its plant-based polymer PEF (polyethylene furanoate), Releaf, in thermoformed food packaging applications, including food trays and other packaging designed to protect fresh and prepared foods.
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ArticleUnilever, P&G, Nestlé and more join recyclable, flexible paper consortium
Unilever, Nestlé, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive, and Mars are founding members of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s new PaperFlex Consortium, which aims to drive innovation in recyclable and biodegradable paper-based flexible packaging.
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ArticleInverted cup from Amcor and Ge Wu An to serve wet pet food in one clean piece
Amcor and premium pet food brand Ge Wu An have unveiled Li Kou, an inverted cup designed to help consumers transfer wet food into a bowl in one clean piece.
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ArticleHuel serves high-protein ramen in plastic cup with separable cardboard wrap
Huel is using Greiner Packaging’s K3 cups with a separable cardboard wrap for its High Protein Ramen Noodle Cups, aiming to reduce plastic consumption and unlock a convenient meal format for busy lifestyles.
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ArticleAliplast recycles over 90% of Cantina Pizzolato’s flexible plastic from wine
Aliplast and Cantina Pizzolato report that they recovered and recycled over 90% of the plastic films used to package and transport wine in 2025, contributing to the development of a circular production model.
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Sponsored ContentThe growing role of advisory services in packaging manufacturing
According to Husky Technologies, end-to-end advisory services can help balance sustainability requirements, production capacity, and competitiveness at the business level. Sean Golzarian and Gianfranco Niso – director of Advisory Services and Business Manager of Factory Planning & Project Management, respectively – tell us more in this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series.
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ArticleIndorama Ventures and Rebhan reveal ‘glass-like’ PET cosmetics packaging
Indorama Ventures and Rebhan have partnered to develop ‘glass-like’ PET bottles for the beauty and personal care market, aiming to combine luxury aesthetics with enhanced recyclability.
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ArticleReuseabox partners with Faith In Nature to reuse over 13,000 boxes annually
Natural beauty company Faith In Nature is sending its excess cardboard packaging to Reuseabox in a bid to reuse over 13,000 boxes and save 12 tonnes of CO2e emissions every year.
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ArticleCoveris develops mono-material sleeve with 30% less material for Dr Beckmann
Coveris has unveiled its mono-material sleeve solution developed for Dr Beckmann, said to use around 30% less material than conventional shrink sleeves and help address current and evolving regulatory requirements.
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ArticleBubble tea brand embraces Greiner Packaging’s separable cup and sleeve
OMG Bubble Tea has adopted Greiner Packaging’s K3 cups – complete with a separable cardboard sleeve and tear tab – for its ready-to-drink, on-the-go beverages.
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ArticleNestlé divests health portfolio to Yellow Wood Partners for $1 billion
Nestlé has agreed to divest its Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements business – including packaging operations for its private-label products – to Yellow Wood Partners for $1.0 billion.
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ArticleEU-funded project recycles mixed plastic waste into ‘virgin-quality’ PLA
A pilot conducted by the EU-funded ReBioCycle project has reportedly proven that mixed plastic waste can be chemically recycled into ‘virgin-quality’ PLA under industrial conditions.
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ArticleRCS Group begins construction on plastics recycling centre
RCS Group has announced the start of construction on a new RCS Plastics site in Werne, Germany, set to expand the company’s plastics recycling facilities and create the conditions for additional closed-loop material cycles.
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ArticleGet your Expo Only ticket to the Sustainable Packaging Summit now!
Are you looking for your next opportunity to network with like-minded packaging professionals? For only €49, get your hands on an Expo Only ticket to the Sustainable Packaging Summit at the Jaarbeurs Event & Exhibition Centre in Utrecht.
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ArticleZomato launches website to help restaurants select packaging materials for food delivery
Major Indian food delivery app Zomato has revealed its interactive PackSwitch website, designed to help restaurants select the most suitable packaging options for different menu items, providing material performance details and connecting them with verified suppliers.
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ArticleEU-funded project uses enzymes to recycle degraded plastic waste from the sea
AIMPLAS, the Institute of Marine Sciences, and the Institute of Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia are participating in the OCEANZYME project, involving the enzyme-based recycling of plastic waste found in deep-sea environments.