Carbon Emissions
Nearly 98% of own-brand Asda packaging is reported to be recyclable
Taking a closer look at Babybel’s paper packaging roadmap
Global players back sustainability framework for glass production and sourcing
‘World’s first’ edible coffee cup replaces SUPs with natural grains
A perspective from the packaging industry at COP30
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Carbon Emissions
Nearly 98% of own-brand Asda packaging is reported to be recyclable
Asda’s latest ESG report states that almost 98% of its own-brand packaging is now recyclable, but acknowledges difficulties in sourcing high-quality plastic recyclate and keeping unpackaged products fresh as it pursues other targets.
Taking a closer look at Babybel’s paper packaging roadmap
After revealing its intent to wrap all Babybel cheese snacks in paper by 2027 – a move expected to cut 60% of plastic per net and save 2500 tons of CO2 emissions – the Bel Group has elaborated on its repackaging process and future goals.
Global players back sustainability framework for glass production and sourcing
Ciner Glass is among the founding members of Responsible Glass, a global certification programme designed to set new standards for the safe, low-carbon and transparent production and sourcing of glass.
‘World’s first’ edible coffee cup replaces SUPs with natural grains
Cupffee has designed the ‘world’s first’ edible coffee cup, intended to avoid pollution and reduce CO2 emissions while performing as effectively as its single-use plastic counterparts.
A perspective from the packaging industry at COP30
The public reaction to COP30 has been, to put it mildly, mixed. Delegates left Belém having made progress on adaptation, gender action, “just transition”, and climate finance – but crucially failed to agree on a plan to phase out fossil fuels. What does all of this mean for the packaging industry? Luciana Pellegrino, President of the World Packaging Organisation and Executive President at the Brazilian Packaging Association, attended the talks and gives us her perspective.
Paper and kraft sack industries set out roadmap for net zero in 2050
Eurosac and Cepi Eurokraft are leading a joint project to develop a net zero roadmap for the paper sack and sack kraft paper industries, leading up to climate neutrality by 2050.
Methanol-to-olefins plant to produce chemical building blocks in Rotterdam
Blue Circle Olefins has secured funding for a commercial methanol-to-olefins production facility in Rotterdam. Once fully operational, it is expected to produce 120 kilotons of propylene and 80 kilotons of ethylene.
Sustainability definitions and performance concerns hinder packaging progress
McKinsey’s latest research identifies six key barriers companies face when considering sustainability-minded packaging materials, including performance concerns, limited market supply, and different definitions of sustainability.
One week until the Sustainable Packaging Summit: what to expect
Only one week to go until the Sustainable Packaging Summit! Are you wondering what to expect from this year’s even bigger, even better event? Read on for a deep dive into this year’s agenda.