Recyclability
Smol and Pulpex launch pulp fibre laundry detergent bottle
Bower Collective and Kelpi unveil paper sachet for liquids with biobased coating
Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Plastipak’s PET oxygen barrier technology
Unilever, P&G, Nestlé and more join recyclable, flexible paper consortium
Stahl introduces PPWR-compliant metallic coatings
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Recyclability
Smol and Pulpex launch pulp fibre laundry detergent bottle
Smol has teamed up with Pulpex to launch a laundry detergent bottle made from pulp fibre.
Bower Collective and Kelpi unveil paper sachet for liquids with biobased coating
Kelpi and Bower Collective have launched a recyclable paper sachet for liquid products that uses a biobased coating made from renewably sourced seaweed.
Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Plastipak’s PET oxygen barrier technology
Plastipak is a finalist in the Circular Plastics category of this year’s Sustainability Awards with its O2Blox PET oxygen barrier technology, said to be compatible with PET recycling systems and support bottle-to-bottle recycling. We asked Plastipak’s director of International Packaging Development, Miguel Vieira, a few questions to find out more about this entry.
Unilever, P&G, Nestlé and more join recyclable, flexible paper consortium
Unilever, Nestlé, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive, and Mars are founding members of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s new PaperFlex Consortium, which aims to drive innovation in recyclable and biodegradable paper-based flexible packaging.
Stahl introduces PPWR-compliant metallic coatings
Global specialty coatings provider Stahl has unveiled its Senoprint portfolio of metallic coatings, aiming to reduce waste and align with regulations including the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
Local associations support dropping mandatory plastic bottle deposit in France
France Urbaine, l’Association des Maires de France, Intercommunalités de France and the Cercle National du Recyclage praise the decision to scrap a mandatory deposit return system for plastic bottles in France, instead supporting such measures as extended producer responsibility and more funding for waste management services.
Sun Chemical unveils direct food contact ink and water-based green pigment
Sun Chemical reveals its new direct food contact sheetfed ink for folding carton alongside a green pigment for its water-based ink portfolio – both designed to help brands comply with EU sustainability and food safety requirements.
Südpack unveils mono-PP pouch solution for yoghurt drink market
Südpack has launched a recyclable, mono-material polypropylene (PP) flexible pouch aimed at the drinkable yoghurt market.
Aliplast recycles over 90% of Cantina Pizzolato’s flexible plastic from wine
Aliplast and Cantina Pizzolato report that they recovered and recycled over 90% of the plastic films used to package and transport wine in 2025, contributing to the development of a circular production model.