All Sustainability articles – Page 3
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ArticlePost-consumer recycled material made from household plastic waste streams
TBM has unveiled its CirculeX material, made from post-consumer recycled plastics – a solution believed to avoid poor strength and unpleasant odour while reducing CO2 emissions by up to 61%.
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ArticleBlueAlp and partners receive €1.5 million for chemical recycling project
The Dutch Government has awarded BlueAlp, Renewi, Shell, and Utrecht University with €1.5 million in funding to support their chemical recycling solution for flexible plastics.
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ArticleSparxell raises over €4 million for cellulose-based packaging pigments
Sparxell has raised $5 million (€4,231,350) in Pre-Series A funding for its cellulose-based colourant technology, which is said to reduce water consumption by 90%.
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ArticlePolypropylene cups designated as ‘widely recyclable’ in U.S.
Polypropylene cups are now designated as “widely recyclable” in the U.S., as a result of a partnership between Starbucks, WM, The NextGen Consortium, How2Recycle, The Recycling Partnership, and more.
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ArticleHenkel acquires Stahl for €2.1 billion to drive flexible coating growth
Henkel is acquiring Stahl for an enterprise value of €2.1 billion – a move hoped to drive growth in specialty coatings for flexible materials.
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ArticleShort applicator and automatic filling introduced to new skincare dropper
Aptar Beauty has revealed a new dropper packaging solution for skincare and dermocosmetic products, featuring an automatic filling system and a short applicator for simple and hygienic dosage.
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ArticleSubmissions are open for the Sustainability Awards 2026!
The Sustainability Awards are open for submissions! From start-ups and universities to global brands and manufacturers, everyone is invited to nominate their packaging innovations for a crystal trophy – with zero entry fees.
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives: Fibre-based packaging and circularity
How can a truly circular economy become a reality? MM Group’s Katja Tuomola discusses this question from the perspective of a fibre based packaging manufacturer with Elisabeth Skoda, highlighting challenges and ways to overcome them.
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ArticleEco-Products launches packaging portfolio in UK
Eco-Products has officially launched its portfolio of reusable, recyclable and compostable packaging in the UK for the first time.
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ArticleAmcor co-designs recyclable and accessible tethered cap for water brand
Amcor and Spadel have customized a tethered cap for the premium water brand Wattwiller, designed to be recyclable and accessible to all consumers.
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ArticleUnilever launches new refillable Dove deodorant
Dove has unveiled a new collection of refillable deodorants, a move its parent company Unilever describes as “an important milestone in the continued growth of refill formats.”
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ArticleHydropac’s water-based ice packs set to save CO2, energy and material waste
Hydropac has updated its HydroFreeze range of water-based ice packs, with the new additions expected to help customers save energy, reduce waste, and use fewer packs for quicker conditioning operations.
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ArticleCost parity between European recyclers and virgin production to take ‘decades’
According to Bain & Company, European chemical recycling could take up to 30 years and €400 billion in cumulative global capital to achieve cost parity with virgin material production.
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ArticleA status report on GLP-1 packaging: sizing, safety, security, and more
Weight-loss drugs keep gaining traction – is that a blessing or a curse for the packaging industry? We dive deeper into the implications of smaller portion sizes, pharmaceutical safety practices versus circular packaging initiatives, supply chain traceability, and more.
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ArticleCoalition unites to ‘modernize’ plastic recycling systems in America
Closed Loop Partners and the Consumer Brands Association are among the founding members of the Recycling Leadership Council, which aims to ‘modernize’ the American recycling system and tackle plastic waste.
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ArticleBorealis and Messe Düsseldorf conclude K 2025 reusable cup pilot
Borealis has announced the conclusion of a reusable cup pilot held at Messe Düsseldorf during K 2025, involving 50,000 durable, lightweight reusable cups made from Borealis’ foamable polypropylene.
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ArticleCompanies must ‘reframe’ green premiums debate, says PepsiCo CEO
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta argued that corporations must “reframe” the debate around green premiums in their product prices.
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives: Navigating regulatory pressures and market concerns
With the EU’s PPWR becoming applicable in August 2026 and changing regulations across the globe, brands and converters face a challenging landscape. H.B. Fuller’s Elizabeth Staab shares her insights on how to navigate these challenges with Elisabeth Skoda.
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ArticleTetra Pak invests €60 million into pilot plant for paper-based carton barriers
Tetra Pak is investing €60 million into a pilot plant for its paper-based barrier technologies, which are thought to unlock 80% paper content and 92% renewable content in a single aseptic carton.
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ArticleHusky combines mono-PET bottle and cap in tamper-evident beverage solution
Husky Technologies has announced its new tamper-evident, mono-PET bottle and closure technology, targeting higher recyclate yield and product security for the Middle East and Africa region.