All Sustainability articles – Page 42
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives: The role of data and AI in the circular economy
In 2019, software company SAP turned its attention to solutions tackling the plastic pollutions in the oceans, which lead to the development of SAP Responsible Design, a tool designed specifically to tackle packaging challenges. Darren West, SAP’s Global Head of Circular Economy Solutions, discusses the advantages and potential of data driven solutions and how they can help with the various challenges the industry faces, from changing regulation to EPR fees and sustainable packaging design with Elisabeth Skoda.
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ArticleInvestigation calculates €2 trillion cost of cleaning all PFAS in Europe
Findings from the Forever Lobbying Project suggest that cleaning all the PFAS contamination in Europe would cost upwards of €2 trillion over a twenty-year period, the accumulation of a €100 billion annual toll.
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ArticleCopper-infused masterbatch to prevent food spoilage and extend shelf life
Copperprotek has developed a copper-infused masterbatch for the inner layer of food packaging, said to help preserve products and reduce waste using copper’s natural antimicrobial properties.
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ArticleFedrigoni supplies resistant, embossed, recycled wet-glue labels for premium products
Intended for use in the gourmet food, beverage, and wine and spirits industries, Fedrigoni’s new Wet-Glue Collection includes wet-strength papers made from virgin, alternative, and recycled fibres – complete with high barrier properties, printability, and visual impact.
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ArticleAntalis provides 30% post-industrial recycled PP for packaging and POS displays
Antalis has unveiled Priplak R30, a white and coloured polypropylene range containing 30% post-industrial recycled content – intended for use in packaging, labels, point-of-sale displays, and more.
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ArticleReusable bottle mimics syringe refills and offers replaceable parts
Koor aims to package edible and non-food products in a refillable bottle with a syringe-like refill mechanism and replaceable parts; it is intended for use at home, in schools or workplaces, and in aged care environments, among other settings.
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ArticlePlaybook lays out guidelines for mechanical recycling of mixed plastic waste
In its new Solution Model playbook, the Alliance to End Plastic Waste outlines its approach to converting mixed plastic waste into products of value – keeping investment and technology requirements minimal to ensure its accessibility for countries with less developed recycling systems.
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Article‘First’ packaging-and-label-free shipping pilot conducted by bpost
A pilot project run by bpost allows customers to post items without packaging or labels by delivering them to and collecting them from lockers accessed via smartphone.
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ArticleExxonMobil to sue California attorney and non-profits for recycling defamation
ExxonMobil has filed a lawsuit against California Attorney General Rob Bonta and various non-profit organizations, alleging that criticism of its advanced plastics recycling claims is defamatory.
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ArticleSteel pallet from Schütz transports high-density IBCs and streamlines loading
Schütz has unveiled a reusable, three-skid steel pallet for Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs), designed to optimize the distribution of heavy loads in production centres and customer logistics.
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ArticleNatural additive biodegrades temperature-sensitive EPS impact packaging
Labelmaster’s DGeo packaging division and Altor Solutions subsidiary Lifoam Industries have applied a biobased additive to temperature-controlled expanded polystyrene impact packaging, which is then thought to biodegrade by 92% in a four-year span without leaching microplastics.
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives: Beverage packaging, adhesives and the PPWR
The PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) has been adopted by the European Parliament and is expected to enter into force in 2025. But what are the effects on the beverage industry, and what is the role of adhesives in enabling recyclability and the dematerialization of packaging? H.B. Fuller’s Elizabeth Staab discusses this and much more with Packaging Europe’s Elisabeth Skoda.
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ArticlePolystyrene mechanically recycled into yoghurt cups in supermarket ‘first’
INEOS Styrolution has completed a collaborative project to mechanically recycle polystyrene into yoghurt cups, set to hit Lidl supermarket shelves early this year.
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ArticleThe packaging stories and trends to follow in 2025
The Packaging Europe editorial team kicks off the New Year with its predictions for the packaging industry in 2025, from business trends and legislation to popular materials and technological advancements.
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Article‘Self-repairing’ plastic from Bournemouth University to tackle plastic waste
Researchers at Bournemouth University claim to have developed a ‘self-repairing’ plastic that maintains most of its original strength after being damaged, which is hoped to help cut down on plastic waste.
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ArticleOur guide to creating a circular economy for packaging in Africa
Plastic production in Africa has surged from 15 million tonnes to 350+ million tonnes in the past 50 years – most of which ends up in landfills and dumpsites. In this report, we take a look at how tackling packaging waste in African countries could help to improve living and environmental standards.
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ArticleAmazon boxes devices with more recyclate, less ink, and tactile QR instructions
New, circularity-minded packaging designs for Amazon’s Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV products claim to use an average of 30% more recycled fibre content and 60% less ink, with a tactile-marked QR code intended to guide visually impaired consumers through the setup process.
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ArticleUPM the ‘only’ forest and paper company listed in Sustainability Index
UPM is reportedly the only company from the forest and paper industry to make the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, which evaluates a company’s sustainability performance through an ESG lens, for 2024/2025.
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ArticlePackaging Europe’s most popular stories from 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, we’re spotlighting this year’s most influential stories in packaging—from the conclusion of the PPWR process to major brand owners changing their sustainability objectives.. Take a look at our roundup for a comprehensive review of the developments that shaped the industry over the past 12 months.
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ArticleSeaCube decarbonizes logistics with reefer leases and battery-powered gensets
SeaCube seeks to reduce emissions in refrigerated transport via reefer leases – powered by Greensee’s AI-driven CO2 emissions reporting technology – and battery-powered container gensets tested alongside Thermo King and CMA CGM.