All Sustainability articles
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ArticleInternational Paper acquiring North Pacific Paper Company for €305.64 million
International Paper is acquiring One Rock Capital Partners portfolio North Pacific Paper Company (NORPAC) for $360 million (€305,640,000), aiming to meet increasing demand for lightweight recycled containerboard.
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ArticleRefillable cosmetic pack with one-handed ‘thumb-swipe’ closure revealed
Yonwoo presents Acto, a cosmetic pack with a thumb-swipe opening for convenient, one-handed dispensing – and a refill mechanism to reduce plastic waste.
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ArticleSquare-shaped cup from Greiner improves stability and pallet efficiency
Greiner Packaging’s square-shaped cup format is designed to be space-efficient and stable in transit and on the shelf, with up to 35% more units shipping per pallet than round alternatives.
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ArticleRefillable laundry detergent dispenser tackles waste through 'self-care ritual'
Ripl Efek’s refillable laundry detergent dispenser – comprising a stainless-steel vessel and an aluminium refill canister – is designed to tackle packaging waste, keep formulas away from plastics, and turn the refill process into an ‘intentional self-care ritual’.
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Article‘The EU Commission’s PPWR Guidance leaves the hard questions unanswered’
Matteo Squeo, founder of The Green Clause and member of the Permanent Delegation of the Court of Justice, the General Court and the EFTA Court, examines the EU’s new PPWR guidance in detail and explores its shortcomings.
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ArticleDr Bio aims to reduce fossil fuel reliance with cornstarch-based biopolymer platform
In response to recent fluctuations in international crude markets since the escalation of tensions and conflict in the Middle East, Indian company Dr Bio has developed a cornstarch-based biopolymer platform designed to ‘significantly reduce’ dependence on imported fossil-fuel-derived raw materials.
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ArticleThe Greggs approach to recyclability, reduction, lightweighting and more
According to its latest sustainability report, Greggs fell short of its 25% lightweighting target for packaging in 2025; yet it has shifted its focus towards easier-to-recycle materials, and has apparently achieved 100% recyclable own-brand packaging, minus its hot drink cups.
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ArticlePCR aluminium bottle from Sustainaholics targets up to 90% carbon reduction
Made entirely from post-consumer recycled aluminium, the Alumini bottle from Sustainaholics is intended as a recyclable, reusable alternative to conventional 5cl bottles – and to reduce carbon footprint by up to 90%.
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ArticleMono-PP high-barrier clip foil developed by RATTPACK for retort applications
RATTPACK’s murFLEX PP Clip Foil is a recyclable, multilayer high-barrier film made entirely from polypropylene, intended for retort applications such as flow packs, stand-up pouches, and lidding films.
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ArticleMoulded fibre container for transporting seafood developed by PAPACKS
PAPACKS offers its Fiber Box, a moulded fibre transport container made from virgin wood fibres and industrial hemp, as a durable, nestable, and recyclable solution for transporting seafood.
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ArticleWomen in Packaging programme returns at interpack 2026
interpack 2026 will host its second Women in Packaging programme, featuring a keynote speech from Tetra Pak, multi-perspective panel discussions, and networking opportunities geared towards women at all career levels.
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ArticleDemand alone will not bolster future packaging and paper market, McKinsey says
A new analysis released by McKinsey & Company (McKinsey) claims that high demand alone will not bolster performance for the packaging and paper market over the coming years, and identifies multiple market dynamics which have increased pressure on the industry.
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ArticleKlöckner Pentaplast introduces larger, rigid food-to-go solution
Klöckner Pentaplast (KP) has launched kp Infinity HP3, the largest and most rigid addition to its Hotpacs range, designed to provide robust protection for generous portions of food-to-go.
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PodcastPackaging and the consumer: A deep dive
Using fresh consumer data from Pro Carton’s 2026 packaging perceptions survey, Pro Carton’s Winfried Muehling, MM Group’s Birgit Hösch and RDM Group’s Krzysztof Krajewski discuss how recyclability, material choice and transparent communication influence purchasing decisions, brand loyalty and perceptions of fairness around issues such as shrinkflation with Elisabeth Skoda.
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ArticleFrugalpac unveils high-speed machine for paper bottles
Frugalpac has revealed its high-speed FBAM-2 machine designed to increase the production of its paper Frugal Bottles, said to be capable of producing 14 million paper bottles a year.
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ArticleSonoco’s paper-based GreenCan applied to Noitmoutier’s sea salt range
The Noirmoutier Sea Salt Cooperative has adopted Sonoco’s paper-based GreenCan for its Agri-Éthique labelled sea salt range, intending to embrace paperization and reduce its plastic consumption while protecting its product against humidity.
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ArticleHenkel coats paper with new water-based barrier and heat seal coatings
Henkel Adhesive Technologies is adding water-based barrier and heat seal coatings to its paper coatings portfolio, intending to improve the functionality of paper-based packaging and facilitate design-for-recycling.
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ArticleBorouge and Borealis form Borouge International and acquire NOVA Chemicals
Borouge and Borealis have combined to create Borouge International and acquire NOVA Chemicals, backed by shareholders OMV and XRG, with each holding a 50% stake in the company.
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ArticleDraft bill exempts compostables and biodegradables from PPWR’s SUP ban
The Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has presented a draft legislative proposal to exempt biodegradable and compostable formats from the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s bans on single-use plastic packaging, with European Bioplastics (EUBP) describing the measure as “positive and pragmatic”.
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ArticleWhat to expect at interpack 2026
With only one month to go until interpack 2026, we take stock of what to expect from this year’s programme – and from Packaging Europe, reporting live on the ground.