All Sustainability articles
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ArticleIndustry associations call for internal market legal basis for EU Circular Economy Act
Industry associations including the European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment (EUROPEN), Metal Packaging Europe, FINAT and Cepi have signed a statement expressing support for the European Union’s circularity ambitions and calling for the upcoming New Circular Economy Act (CEA) to be grounded in an internal market legal basis.
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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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ArticleWhy are so many reusable packaging companies failing?
Reusable packaging companies are shutting down at an alarming rate. Why is this happening, and what can be done to ensure the future viability of the sector? Mike Newman, CEO of Returnity, offers a firsthand perspective.
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ArticleKeurig’s K-Cup pods named as recyclable under Ontario’s Blue Box programme
Keurig Dr Pepper Canada and Circular Materials are encouraging consumers to recycle their plastic K-Cup pods at home via Ontario’s Blue Box Program.
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ArticleBOPET lidding film with anti-fog properties revealed by Cosmo Films
Cosmo Films has launched an anti-fog, transparent BOPET lidding film for food packaging – intending to prevent condensation, boost visual appeal, and extend the shelf life of cold-chain products.
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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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ArticleRefill gains ground as Europe’s 2030 PPWR targets approach
Earlier this month, the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in France hosted over 10,000 attendees and exhibitors for Paris Packaging Week, showcasing packaging innovations in beauty and luxury spaces. Olga Kachook, SPC Director at GreenBlue, details the highlights of the event and the growth of refillable formats in light of the PPWR’s 2030 targets.
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ArticleSingle-feed RVM from TOMRA aims for durability, accessibility and visual appeal
TOMRA’s new single-feed reverse vending machine, TOMRA T100, upfronts an attractive design, accessible placement, sustainability-minded material choices, and more.
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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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ArticleHigh-barrier paper platform from ProAmpac targets dry food packaging
ProAmpac’s new high-barrier packaging platform is set to help dry food brands transition from multilayer structures to recyclable, fibre-based alternatives.
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ArticleMondi upgrades spice packaging with recyclable, high-barrier paper
Prymat is packaging its dried seasoning in Mondi’s high-barrier paper, aspiring to balance recyclability and low CO2 impact with product protection and visual appeal.
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ArticleMaking the business case for a circular plastics industry
How far has the packaging industry come in terms of key metrics such as virgin plastic reduction, recyclability and meeting reuse targets? In this report, we examine the annual Ellen MacArthur Foundation Global Commitment Progress Report, which tracks industry-wide progress in these areas.
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ArticleUV-tagged labels from Polytag, Saica Flex and Paragon track recycling data
Polytag, Saica Flex, and Paragon Inks have teamed up to print invisible UV tags on packaging labels and track item-level recycling data in line with environmental legislation and reporting requirements.
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PodcastCollaborative EPR: A conversation with CITEO and EXPRA
CITEO France has recently joined the Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance EXPRA. Elisabeth Skoda discusses the motivations behind this decision, the implications for producers and the wider challenges and opportunities for EPR systems with CITEO’s Jean Hornain and EXPRA’s Hester Klein Lankhorst.
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ArticleWhat is holding reusable packaging back?
A new report involving 115 reuse companies across Europe offers the most comprehensive snapshot yet of how reusable packaging systems are performing, what is holding them back, and what they need to scale. One of the key contributors, New ERA tells us more about what the future holds for this critical industry sector.
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ArticleHow do we fix a ‘breaking’ and ‘import-dependent’ European industry?
What is the current outlook for Europe’s manufacturing sectors – and what must be done to support them? In the aftermath of the European Industry Summit in Antwerp, we consult multiple industry players for their perspectives on promoting EU-made resources, lowering carbon and energy costs, establishing a circular economy, and more.
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ArticleDebunking common recycling myths
As Germany transposes the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation into national law, the German Environment Agency (UBA) and the Central Agency Packaging Register (ZSVR) have cleared up common misconceptions about plastic recycling rates, glass waste collection, and more.
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ArticleSaica Group recycles its own paper into repulpable adhesive tape
Saica Group has unveiled an adhesive tape made entirely from its own recycled paper, aspiring for a fully repulpable product and a circular system.
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ArticleFuturaGene seeks to reduce energy consumption with gene-edited eucalyptus
FuturaGene has announced that its new gene-edited eucalyptus, approved by Brazil’s National Biosafety Technical Commission (CTNBio), aims to reduce chemical inputs and energy consumption in industrial processing.
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ArticleEuropean Industry Summit talks competitiveness, energy costs and sustainability
At the European Industry Summit in Antwerp, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen set out her vision for a more globally competitive, affordable, self-sufficient and sustainable industry for Europe’s energy, steel and chemicals sectors.