Carbon Emissions
Henkel’s new tinplate cans expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 62%
Report: How are the top brands progressing on packaging sustainability in 2026?
Boxon turns recycled PET bottles into food-contact industrial big bags
‘World’s largest’ liquefied plastic waste facility commissioned by Neste
Jumbo and Verpact bring 30% recycled frying oil bottles to supermarket shelf
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Carbon Emissions
Henkel’s new tinplate cans expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 62%
Henkel has worked with Pirlo and Thyssenkrupp Rasselstein to use tinplate cans made with CO2-reduced steel for contact adhesive products – a move set to reduce emissions by 62% compared to conventional tin cans.
Report: How are the top brands progressing on packaging sustainability in 2026?
How have the top six FMCG signatories of the Ellen MacArthur Global Commitment – The Coca-Cola Company, L’Oreal, Mars, Inc., Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever – performed across key metrics and the initiatives they have taken to cut plastic waste and pollution across their portfolios?
Boxon turns recycled PET bottles into food-contact industrial big bags
Boxon is launching a new line of industrial bags made from recycled PET bottles, described as the first to be approved for direct food contact in the EMEA region.
‘World’s largest’ liquefied plastic waste facility commissioned by Neste
Neste has successfully commissioned a new upgrading facility for liquefied waste plastic at its refinery in Porvoo, Finland – expecting to reach an annual capacity of up to 150,000 tons of feedstock for the plastics and chemical industries.
Jumbo and Verpact bring 30% recycled frying oil bottles to supermarket shelf
Verpact and Jumbo Supermarkt have incorporated 30% recycled plastic into the retailer’s 3L frying oil bottles, with every kilogram of plastic recycled expected to reduce CO2 emissions by two and a half kilograms.
Industrial Accelerator Act targets low-carbon, competitive EU production
The European Commission has adopted a legislative proposal for the Industrial Accelerator Act – aspiring to boost demand for EU-made, low-carbon materials while stimulating European jobs and competitiveness.
Wine and spirits served in Frugalpac’s paper bottles for live music events
Mother of Pearl Vodka will serve drinks in Frugalpac’s paper bottles for live events at Suncorp Stadium, including concerts by Lady Gaga, Ed Sheeran and ACDC – eventually aiming for low-carbon wine and spirit bottles at the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032.
The ultimate guide to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in 2026
One year after the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s entry into force, where does our industry stand? Read on for a recap of the most significant developments over the last twelve months, from official updates to industry-wide action.
EU-funded research project converts biogenic CO2 into bioplastics
The EU-funded UNICO2RN project is using biogenic CO2 as feedstock to produce biodegradable plastics, aiming to help European industries replace fossil-based materials and reduce their carbon emissions.