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ArticlePET beverage can with EcoFloat sleeve revealed by ALPLA and CCL Label
ALPLA and CCL Label have developed a stackable, recyclable PET beverage can with a full-body shrink sleeve – designed to be a ‘quickly scalable’ alternative to aluminium cans.
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ArticleIs it time to replace plastic cases for video games?
Recycling experts at BusinessWaste.co.uk are urging video game publishers to reconsider using full-size plastic cases as the industry increasingly replaces physical discs with download codes.
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ArticleSelf-cooling can chills drinks at the push of a button and remains recyclable
deltaH Innovation’s self-cooling beverage can is designed to chill drinks at the push of a button while remaining both cost-effective and recyclable.
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ArticleElopak on the rise of paper-based packaging in home and personal care
Home and personal care brands are starting to embrace paper-based packaging in response to regulatory developments and consumer demand. In this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series, Dirk Endlich, Vice President P2C Division at Elopak, provides deeper insight into this shift – and makes the case for Elopak’s D-PAK™ carton as an effective solution.
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ArticleNemera launches bi-dose nasal spray solution
Drug delivery device company Nemera has announced its DuoSpray bi-dose nasal spray platform, a ‘non-invasive, needle free’ administration alternative for systemic nasal therapies.
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ArticleRubbermaid’s food containers use copolyester with up to 50% recycled content
Rubbermaid has expanded its lineup of food storage and pantry containers to offer products made with Eastman’s Tritan Renew copolyester, which contains up to 50% certified recycled content.
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ArticleNew off-the-shelf container line contains 20% recycled PP from PureCycle
PureCycle Technologies and IPL Schoeller have developed SnapPack Square EVO, a tamper-evident container that contains 20% PureFive recycled polypropylene in every unit to align with incoming sustainability regulation.
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ArticleVPK Packaging launches one-piece stackable packaging solution
VPK Packaging UK & Ireland has released a corrugated one-piece stackable packaging solution, aiming to help customers reduce complexity in supply chain, retail and packing environments.
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ArticleGraphic Packaging unveils first uncoated recycled paperboard
Graphic Packaging has launched its first-ever uncoated recycled paperboard product, PaceSetter Ridgeline.
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ArticleNew partnership for the development of PE-free coatings for paper cups
Materials science company Footprint and ingredient brand company Qwarzo have announced a strategic agreement to accelerate PE-free mineral-coated cup solutions.
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ArticleC&T Matrix targets reduced downtime with platen cleaner solution
C&T Matrix has announced its platen cleaner die-cutting solution, a reusable device designed to remove contamination from platen surfaces and help converters maintain optimum machine performance.
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ArticleResponsibleGlass opens public consultation for international glassmaking standard
ResponsibleGlass has launched the first public consultation on its International Standard for Glassmaking draft, from 20th July-18th September 2026. The draft covers all aspects of glass production including legal compliance, transparency and reporting, responsible sourcing and design for sustainability and circularity.
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ArticleKenvue streamlines PCR in its packaging with Resycure’s data platform
Kenvue is using Resycure’s digital platform to unlock batch-level traceability, transparent data, consistent quality and more while implementing post-consumer recyclate into its packaging.
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ArticleSide-seam gluer developed for short-run corrugated box runs and more
Boxmaker.Pro has launched SSG1600, a compact side-seam gluer for short-run corrugated box production, hand-glued operations, sample work and more.
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ArticleProducers and end users defined for sales and grouped packaging under PPWR
The European National Registers for Packaging (EUNR) network has released a guidance document clarifying the legal definition of a ‘producer’ and ‘end user’ under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation – including in sales and grouped packaging applications.
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ArticleHow are big brands working with plastic packaging in 2026?
How are household brands using or reducing plastic packaging – and what does it say about brand sentiment on the whole? We take a closer look at the five biggest brands by sales – Nestlé, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and Coca-Cola – to discover their attitudes ...
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ArticleValmet to deliver board making line for Sun Paper mill in China
Valmet has been selected to deliver a full board making line with automation and lifecycle support for Sun Paper’s mill in Nanning, China, aiming to increase containerboard capacity and ensure ‘reliable, energy and resource efficient’ operation.
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ArticleCan molded pulp finally challenge plastic?
Molded pulp has been around for decades in the form of egg cartons, fruit trays, and electronics inserts. Everyone in packaging knows what it is, but the question has always been: can it ever truly replace plastic in mainstream packaging applications? Design for Sustainability consultant Zhanar Baishakova takes a closer look at this trend.
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ArticleKlöckner Pentaplast seeks waste reduction with ‘fully recyclable’ fruit trays
Klöckner Pentaplast (KP) has introduced a new mono-material tray range for fresh fruit as part of its KP Infinity portfolio, said to be fully recyclable, lightweight and durable.
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ArticleEU Commission publishes recycled content calculation for single-use PET bottles
The European Commission has published a methodology to calculate, verify, and report chemically recycled content in single-use PET beverage bottles – intending to level the playing field and ensure investment security for the plastics recycling sector.