All Sustainability articles – Page 5
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ArticleWhat is the future of sustainable packaging in the U.S.?
In the wake of uncertainty in the USA caused by job cuts, new legislation, and tariff wars, how are individual states planning on filling the potential sustainability leadership gap? Olga Kachook, SPC Director at GreenBlue, tells us more.
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ArticleA close up look at adhesive application innovation
Adhesive technologies are playing a pivotal role in driving sustainability and efficiency. Carlo Zucchi, Sales Director South Europe at Valco Melton, and Markus Bohnenkamp, Sales Director Northern Europe at Valco Melton share insights into new developments and innovations with Elisabeth Skoda.
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ArticleOrkla Suomi trials paper chocolate wrapper from UPM Specialty Papers
Orkla Suomi is piloting a high-barrier paper wrapper from UPM Specialty Papers for its Panda Milk Chocolate brand, intending to increase the share of renewable content in its packaging portfolio while maintaining recyclability.
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives: Tackling packaging challenges with the right carton sealing tapes
What are some of the major sustainability challenges companies face particularly in the area of industrial packaging? tesa’s Sergiu Crisan speaks to Elisabeth Skoda and discusses opportunities in implementing sustainable solutions and how tesa devised an assortment of packaging tapes that tackle sustainability challenges without the need for complex processes.
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ArticleRanpak wraps pallets in paper with ‘lower emissions’ PaperWrap machinery
Ranpak has integrated PaperWrap’s pallet wrapping machines, which replace plastic stretch film with a kraft paper alternative from Mondi, into its portfolio – aspiring to enhance efficiency and lower greenhouse gas emissions in transit.
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ArticleNext Global Plastics Treaty meeting will be held in Geneva, UNEP confirms
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has announced that the next International Negotiating Committee meeting (INC-5.2) to negotiate a Global Plastics Treaty will be held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva from 5th – 14th August 2025.
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ArticleNew PCR polymer from Berry to slash CO2 in homecare and industrial packs
Berry has revealed a ‘high-quality’ post-consumer recycled plastic polymer for non-contact-sensitive homecare and industrial packaging, said to eliminate around 36,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions every year.
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ArticleFood-contact recycled PS with dissolution technology revealed by Trinseo
Trinseo has unveiled a transparent recycled polystyrene resin featuring dissolution technology, designed for use in dairy containers, food trays, hot and cold drink cups, and other food-contact applications.
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ArticleSuperglass to ship insulation on The Pallet LOOP’s reusable green pallets
From April, Superglass will distribute its glass mineral wool insulation on The Pallet LOOP’s reusable green pallets, expecting to reduce carbon footprint by 40% while enhancing pallet strength by 25%.
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ArticleInside Mondi FlexStudios – and its vision for circular packaging
Mondi has inaugurated FlexStudios, a new 2300m² research and customer experience centre in Steinfeld, Germany. This state-of-the-art facility aims to foster the co-creation of flexible packaging solutions and promote a more sustainable future.
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ArticleTesco, Asda and Lidl among retailers adopting self-separating porridge pots
Greggs, Asda, Lidl, M&S, Tesco, Waitrose and Morrisons have implemented Greiner Packaging’s self-separating packaging solution – which is said to achieve a recyclability rate of up to 98% – into their own-brand instant porridge pots.
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ArticleStatement seeks simpler Green Claims verification and more transition time
EUROPEN, FoodDrinkEurope, Cepi, and Cosmetics Europe are among the signatories of a joint statement encouraging EU policymakers to clarify the Green Claims Directive’s substantiation and verification requirements, loosen its transition period, and reconsider its rules on hazardous substances.
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ArticleBreaking barriers in polypropylene recycling: A path to sustainable packaging
Polypropylene (PP) is one of the most widely used plastics, yet it has comparatively low recycling rates. A recent market analysis from PreScouter examined the current state of the recycled PP supply chain. Report co-authors Dr. Marija Jovic and Dr. Daniel Morales share their key findings and recommendations on what brands and recyclers need to do to bridge the gap between PP recycling capacity and post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic demand.
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ArticleExxonMobil, Kuraray, and Alico pack meat in PET- and PVDC-free shrink bags
ExxonMobil, Alico, and Kuraray have collectively designed a high-performance shrink barrier bag to protect fresh meats against oxygen and humidity without relying on PET or PVDC.
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ArticleSherwin-Williams offers paint refills in Mondi’s spouted pouch
Mondi and Sherwin-Williams now provide recyclable spouted pouches of concentrated paint refills – thought to reduce plastic consumption by 90% versus a 5-litre bucket – and urge consumers to reuse plastic paint tubs for the paint mixing process.
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ArticleStarbucks, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola see 51% return rate with default reusable cups
The Coca-Cola Company, Starbucks, PepsiCo and others served reusable takeaway cups as the default in a Closed Loop Partners trial and apparently achieved a 51% return rate, suggesting environmental benefits for mandatory reuse.
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ArticleWhat does the packaging industry think of the Clean Industrial Deal?
As the European Commission announces its Clean Industrial Deal, packaging industry players praise its implications for recycling infrastructure, European preference criteria, and harmonized regulations – yet they warn against preferential funding in the clean tech transition, failing to address regulatory loopholes, and overlooking the role of reuse in optimizing raw materials.
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives: Moulded fibre packaging innovations with Cirkla
What role can moulded fibre packaging play when it comes to finding alternatives to plastic packaging? Ankur Gupta, co-founder and chief business officer at Cirkla speaks to Elisabeth Skoda and discusses what drives the shift, challenges companies face when wanting to make the switch, and how product innovations such as fibre MAP trays support it.
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ArticleCardboard handle for six-pack Martins Brewery bottles provided by DS Smith
DS Smith has developed a custom cardboard six-packhandle solution for glass bottles of Martin Brewery’s organic beer, designed for a simple but memorable unboxing experience with mathematical puzzles provided inside.
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ArticleTetra Pak brings certified recycled polymer packs to food and drink in India
Tetra Pak claims to be the first company in India’s food and beverage packaging industry to offer its packaging materials with ISCC PLUS certified recycled polymers, aligning with incoming national legislation around plastic waste management.