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Recyclable and tamper-evident sports beverage closures showcased by Aptar
Aptar Closures is unveiling three tamper-evident and recyclable closures for sports beverages – setting its sights on lightweighted bottles, improved security, and an enhanced drinking experience.
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ExxonMobil and Inplac seek improved performance for heavy duty sacks
ExxonMobil Signature Polymers has collaborated with Inplac to develop stronger heavy duty sacks without increasing film thickness, especially for 50kg bags used in demanding markets like agriculture and construction.
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Cardboard trays from DS Smith Tecnicarton to transport automotive parts
DS Smith Tecnicarton has designed single-use corrugated cardboard trays to replace expanded polypropylene alternatives when transporting automotive products such as headlights.
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Walmart’s steel water bottles recalled after ejected lids cause vision loss
Walmart has recalled approximately 850,000 of its stainless steel water bottles after their lids were found to forcefully eject when opened, causing ‘serious impact and laceration hazards’, including vision loss.
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ALDI packages grape juice in SIG’s alu-free aseptic carton packs
SIG has launched its first 1-litre aseptic carton packs made of SIG Terra alu-free and full barrier packaging material, utilized by ALDI for its Rio d’oro grape juice in parts of Germany.
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Nobelus reveals wet film range for flexible packaging
Finishing solutions supplier Nobelus has released a line of premium wet films for flexible packaging with no adhesive layer, said to be compatible with solventless and solvent-based adhesives applied on flexographic presses or wet laminating systems.
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Klöckner Pentaplast reveals ‘lightest-in-class’ MAP tray
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has announced the launch of kp Elite Nova, a modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) tray said to be the lightest in its class and made with up to 100% recycled PET.
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Resealable mono-PET tray ReKeepEat preserves freshness for longer shelf life
Consisting of a mono-PET tray and resealable lid, Grupo Lantero’s ReKeepEat solution is designed to keep foods fresh for longer and simplify recyclability.
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Sorting facility fires reignite demands for battery deposit and safety laws
Two separate fires at Hündgen Entsorgungs’ Swisttal-Ollheim waste sorting facility have reinforced calls for a deposit system for lithium-ion batteries and legislative reform to make battery disposal safer.
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Triangular can set to optimize barrel space when disposing of chemicals
Greif’s triangular ModCan is designed to more than double space optimization inside a barrel or drum, intended for use in disposing of hazardous chemicals from laboratories.
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McKinsey suggests younger generations are driving sustainable packaging demand
New research released by McKinsey & Company (McKinsey) reveals that younger generations - particularly Gen Z and millennials – reported the most willingness to pay more for sustainable packaging, while food safety and shelf life remained the most influential factors in consumers’ purchasing decisions.
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RKW introduces MDO-PE films with EVHO barrier
RKW Group has introduced PE films with an integrated EVOH barrier into its RKW Horizon range, based on MDO technology and said to offer ‘a recyclable, sustainable solution’ when combined with RKW’s ProTec sealing films.
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Burgopak partners with Winnove MED for dental retainer packaging
Burgopak has teamed up with orthodontic manufacturer Winnove MED to develop new product packaging for the company’s re-brand, designed to convey its ‘premium nature’, provide protection during postage and be easy to fulfil.
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BiOrigin Specialty Products reveals oil and grease resistant paper
North American company BiOrigin Specialty Products (BSP) has launched a ‘100% food-safe’ oil and grease resistant (OGR) paper, designed to block oil and grease from leaking through food service wrappers and bags.
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Spotlighting 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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Twinplast seeks enhanced fire protection with flame-retardant packaging
Twinplast says it has developed a flame-retardant finish for its fluted sheets which provides enhanced fire protection for a wide range of packaging applications in transport, warehouse and industrial environments.
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Mondi packs sensitive powders in 60% less plastic with high-barrier paper bag
Mondi’s re/cycle PaperPlus Bag Advanced paper bag for humidity-sensitive powders is thought to contain 60% less plastic than conventional solutions, thus streamlining recyclability without impacting barrier performance.
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Saga Nutrition implements Mondi’s recyclable, mono-material pet food pack
Mondi has worked with Saga Nutrition to develop mono-material dry pet food packaging that balances a recyclable design with high-barrier protection.
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Shoppers 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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Announcing 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!