All Sustainability articles
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ArticleProving a commercially credible pathway to food-grade recycled content
Recent trials by NEXTLOOPP, Süper Film and Brückner Maschinenbau have reportedly demonstrated for the first time that food-grade recycled polypropylene can be processed into biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film under standard commercial production conditions. Professor Edward Kosior, the founder of the NEXTLOOPP project and a previous Packaging Europe Sustainability Awards winner, tells us more about this landmark news.
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ArticleBASF reveals paper coating dispersions with reduced product carbon footprint
BASF is launching a portfolio of dispersions for paper coating that claim to reduce product carbon footprint by approximately 20-45%.
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ArticleSustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Thermapet’s process delivering recyclable containers
Thermapet is nominated in the Startup New Materials category in this year’s Sustainability Awards for its patented process that delivers fully recyclable containers with temperature stability from -40°C to 220°C. The company’s CEO, Doron Ben-Meir, tells us more.
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ArticleAll-plastic cosmetic pump from Aptar Beauty targets full recyclability
Aptar Beauty’s new, all-plastic cosmetic pump is designed to withstand e-commerce deliveries and maximize recyclability in hair and body care applications.
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ArticleRecyclable pizza packaging keeps deliveries hot and showcases dine-in food
Klöckner Pentaplast has unveiled a recyclable packaging solution that keeps pizzas warm in delivery applications while also serving as an attractive dine-in format.
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ArticleHow to avoid the most common PPWR mistakes
One month into PPWR, every Declaration of Conformity that Adrian Reyes, founder and CEO of Emission Core, has reviewed for clients has been sent back to them for correction or re-issue. In this article, he discusses where the big mistakes are being made and how to avoid them.
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ArticleReleaf Paper and RDM Group reveal recycled board made from fallen leaves
RDM Group’s Eska has joined forces with Releaf Paper to launch Eska Leaf, a recycled solid board made from fallen leaves, as a luxury packaging solution.
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ArticleItaly permits compostable plastics for fresh produce, condiments and more
Italy has passed a law that mandates compostable versions of single-use plastic packaging formats that will otherwise be banned under the Packaging and Packaging Regulation, from lightweight fresh produce packs to condiment wrappers.
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ArticleECOVA® portfolio expands to support paperisation trend
Rapids Paper + Packaging has announced the commercial expansion of its ECOVA® portfolio.
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ArticleALPLA presents foam dispenser pump made of mono-material
ALPLA has announced it is launching a mono-material foam dispenser pump made of polypropylene. With this innovation, the global packaging and recycling specialist is expanding its portfolio to include a single-variety option for personal care and pharma products. ALPLA says the patented system made of polypropylene weighs ...
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ArticleFrom PPWR preparation to implementation
The first major PPWR milestone has passed, but a lot of questions remain around how the packaging industry can actually implement its key requirements. Ahead of the 2026 Sustainable Packaging Summit, we caught up with Anna Perlina, sustainable packaging consultant at Integrity Solutions, to discuss this issue and the other talking points that will shape this year’s conversation.
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ArticlePPWR compliance and the green tick: can we build more than a compliance system?
In the age of PPWR, packaging compliance is more important than ever before. But can these processes and systems be used for more than simply proving compliance? Peter Stael, owner and partner at Across-Consult, investigates. In an earlier article, I asked whether we might be ...
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ArticleArpanon’s new lightweight bottle ‘cuts energy consumption by 50%’
Arpanon has launched a new ultra-lightweight 600 ml bottle that is 30% lighter and 50% less energy intensive than its previous version.
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ArticleTOMRA introduces small-format reverse vending machine
The company’s space-saving reverse vending machine can handle PET plastic and metal cans and sets out to enable an automated return process for retailers with limited space.
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ArticleFull Sustainable Packaging Summit agenda available now!
Seven weeks to go until the Sustainable Packaging Summit returns to the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht, Netherlands, and it’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for: the full agenda is ready to view.
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ArticleFibre-based food tray adopts double-rim structure for fresh protein market
MM Packaging Deeside has upgraded its fibre-based food tray, GreenPeel, with a new double-rim structure – a move set to improve strength, seal integrity and retail performance for fresh protein products.
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ArticleWhat do MEPs have to say about the PPWR’s administrative burden for SMEs?
On Wednesday, Members of the European Parliament debated the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s impacts on small businesses selling across EU borders. We take a closer look at the conversations held and what they mean for EU legislation going forward.
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ArticleHow do we bring biobased packaging materials to commercial scale?
Where will the next generation of sustainable packaging materials come from, and how will they reach commercial scale? Ward Heij, business development manager at Colesco Circular & Climate Credit Impact Fund, discusses the opportunities and challenges for biobased materials, the role of renewable carbon, and how packaging companies should assess their viability.
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives: Keeping delicate products safe
A key function of packaging is to keep products safe, but cushioning materials often come with sustainability challenges. Ecocoon, a dry process plant-fibre cushioning technology developed by Yutoeco, helps to address this challenge. Jerome Zhang, senior research and development engineer at the company, tells us more.
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ArticleScaling reuse: What have we learned from city-scale pilots?
With market penetration of reuse still relatively low, at ~20%, what does it take to move reuse from an individual-business initiative to a functioning city-scale system, and what can cities learn from the successes and failures of recent pilots?