Wayout has successfully closed an oversubscribed Series A extension, set to support the deployment of its distributed drinking water infrastructure and tackle single-use plastic waste.
From Pizza Hut implementing recycled polypropylene into its wing bowls to KFC investing in reuse models, Yum! Brands’ latest sustainability report details the packaging progress of multiple fast food giants – but reveals ‘limitations’ in its data and transparency.
Flatfish producer Flatlantic is transporting fresh seafood in BEWI’s certified recycled EPS boxes – a move hoped to reduce carbon footprint by 30% while securing food safety and optimal transport.
Cambrian Packaging’s range of barrier buckets for solvent- and water-based products, complete with a 100% post-consumer recycled liner, is said to improve storage efficiency and reduce emissions in transit.
The Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty has published its latest policy recommendations ahead of INC-5.4 – encouraging negotiators to focus on clarifying obligations, improving transparency, and establishing a list of ‘problem’ substances during interim work.
Are bioplastics a viable contribution to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s sustainability goals? This edition of the Brief dives deep into the European Commission’s analysis of biobased feedstock in plastic packaging, detailing its current view of the benefits, restrictions, and questions surrounding bioplastic packaging laws.
Holmen has added a fresh-fibre fluting to its ‘ultra-lightweight’ cartonboard range, intended to help reduce material consumption and emissions without impacting performance.
noriware offers a seaweed-based top seal film for fruit and vegetable packaging, intended to help retailers align with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s single-use plastic ban for fresh produce.
GEA will display its PowerPak 5000, a new thermoforming packaging machine for medium-sized food producers, at interpack 2026 – targeting easy operation, repeatable output, and predictable lifecycle costs.