All Renewables articles
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ArticleBioPak and Everest launch FSC-certified paper ice cream cups
BioPak and Australian ice-cream company Everest have teamed up on a nationwide rollout of FSC-certified paper ice cream cups, aiming to deliver the same ‘premium quality and craftsmanship’ with a reduced environmental footprint.
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ArticlePulPac, Future Materials and Yoik to develop moulded fibre snus can
PulPac, Future Materials Sweden and Yoik AB have teamed up on a fibre-based snus can concept for Yoik’s Helwit brand, made using PulPac’s Dry Moulded Fiber material and designed for the smokeless tobacco segment.
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ArticleDS Smith Tecnicarton unveils fibre-based packaging for Iberian automotive sector
DS Smith Tecnicarton has revealed a fibre-based automotive chassis packaging solution for the automotive suppliers’ sector in Iberia, intended as a protective mono-material alternative to traditional metallic reusable solutions.
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ArticleJohn Crane helps US paper mill reduce water consumption by 90%
Flow-control technology company John Crane (a Smiths business) claims it helped a US pulp and paper mill reduce water consumption by 90% and save $75,000 in total cost of ownership through a mechanical seal upgrade in its cellulose fibre production process.
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ArticleMake more small deals to grow, McKinsey tells paper and packaging companies
According to McKinsey, paper and packaging companies should pursue multiple smaller deals throughout the year, rather than large acquisitions, to achieve growth, increase returns, and overcome industry disruption.
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ArticleKey trends shaping the Ukrainian packaging market in wartime
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the country’s packaging market ‘significantly declined’ in the first year of war – but sectors such as food, paper and cardboard reportedly doubled their volumes in 2023. Valery Krivoshey PhD and Veronika Khalaydzhi PhD IAC of Upakovka outline the key trends and factors influencing the packaging market.
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ArticleOver 95% of Lego packaging was paper-based in 2025, annual report suggests
According to its Annual Report 2025, over 95% of Lego’s sold packaging by weight was made of paper-based materials, with the company expecting to reach at least 96.8% this year.
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ArticleAmcor and Mondelēz wrap Cadbury Mini Eggs in 65% recycled plastic
Mondelēz International has collaborated with Amcor to wrap Cadbury’s 31.9g, 74g and 256g Mini Eggs bags in 65% certified recycled plastic packaging for Easter, allocated through a mass balance approach.
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ArticleBiodegradable paper ashtray to streamline hygiene for outdoor hospitality
Ekoroll has developed a disposable and biodegradable paper ashtray, intended to simplify cleaning operations for outdoor hospitality while meeting waste reduction requirements.
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ArticleChina’s ‘action plan’ to repurpose 4.5 billion tonnes of solid waste by 2030
China has developed an ‘action plan’ to boost its solid waste treatment capacity in the next five years, aiming to utilize 4.5 billion tonnes of solid waste and recycle 510 million tonnes by 2030.
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ArticleShellworks raises $15 million to scale biodegradable plastic alternative
Shellworks has announced it has raised $15 million in Series A funding to scale up global production for its plant-based Vivomer material and expand into the US and EU wellness market.
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ArticleMetsä Board reveals folding boxboard and custom-cut sheet delivery solution
Metsä Board has unveiled its Pro FBB Go folding boxboard, designed for demanding food and pharmaceutical packaging, and its new custom-cut sheet delivery solution for the European market.
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ArticleFlyeralarm brings 1 million shipping boxes into reusable system
Online print shop Flyeralarm has collaborated with packaging return network Reuse.Me to bring approximately 1 million A4 shipping boxes into its closed loop system, aiming to keep the packaging in circulation several times before it is recycled.
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ArticlePro Carton reports 8% reduction in carbon emissions for carton packaging industry
Pro Carton, the European association of cartonboard and carton manufacturers, has announced that the carton packaging industry has achieved an 8% reduction in cradle-to-gate fossil carbon emissions since 2021.
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ArticleHenkel launches cold seal solution for barrier-coated paper packaging
Henkel has released the ‘first’ cold seal solution designed for barrier-coated paper packaging, Loctite Liofol CS 7106 RE, driven by the growing ‘paperization’ trend and compatible with mechanical paper recycling.
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ArticleAIMPLAS develops recyclable barrier coatings in microalgae project
Plastics Technology Centre AIMPLAS has revealed its participation in the European MULTIPLY project, including developing recyclable barrier coatings and active cosmetics packaging made from microalgae.
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ArticleYangi unlocks 80% CO2 cut with dry-formed tray for hot, cold and frozen foods
Yangi has used its Cellera technology to produce a dry-formed fibre tray for meat, fish, deli, and ready meals – aiming to extend product shelf life, unlock a ‘premium’ surface quality, and achieve an 80% lower CO2 impact.
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ArticleResearch project turns prairie fibre into cleaning bottle-grade plastic
An applied research project by Saskatchewan Polytechnic and EnviroWay Detergent Manufacturing aspires to convert fibre from flax and hemp crops into biodegradable, bottle-grade plastic pellets, which will then be used in blow-moulded containers for cleaning products.
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ArticleEU funds packaging SMEs and start-ups in latest accelerator round
The European Innovation Council (EIC) will provide funding for PlantSea’s seaweed-based biopolymer film, DePoly’s PET and polyester recycling technology, Celwise’s moulded fibre approach, and the DEScycle metal recovery process in its latest EIC Accelerator round.
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ArticlePulp and paper manufacturing shows ‘moderate’ resilience amid rising costs and industrial downturn
Cepi has released its preliminary statistics report for 2025, which shows a 1.5% decrease in European paper and board production compared to 2024, reflecting the issues of ‘rising costs, geopolitical challenges and rising trade tensions’ over the last 5 years.