All Transit articles
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ArticleMcDonald’s Japan ditches paper straws for ‘strawless’ rPET lids – and more
McDonald’s Japan will replace its paper straws with ‘strawless’ rPET lids, transport food in 95% biomass plastic, and pack its Happy Meal toys in FSC-certified paper bags, all in hopes of avoiding 6,600 tons of virgin plastic annually.
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ArticleCorrugated transport box for Alpine Water bottles revealed by DS Smith
DS Smith and Alpine Water have developed a ‘recycled and recyclable’ corrugated cardboard box to transport Hallstein-brand glass water bottles, designed to save space and protect the products in transit.
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ArticleDS Smith helps ship salads and herbs in fibre-based, easy-access boxes
DS Smith has worked with Famifarm Oy to develop recyclable, fibre-based transport boxes, set to ship salads and herbs to stores across Finland and facilitate easy unpacking.
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ArticleCanned alcohol from Kingsland Drinks packed in fully enclosed carton format
Kingsland Drinks and MM Packaging have revealed a fully enclosed, FSC-certified cartonboard format for canned wines and ready-to-drink cocktails, serving as a transit pack and on-shelf solution.
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ArticleModified atmosphere pallet shrouds to keep berries fresh from farms to shelves
StePacPPC’s polyamide-based, modified atmosphere, humidity-infused protective covers are designed to protect fresh berries in transit and storage while keeping plastic consumption at a minimum.
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ArticleEU Deforestation Regulation ‘unlikely’ to affect wooden pack and pallet users
According to the European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB), the incoming EU Deforestation Regulation will not have significant impacts on customers transporting products with wooden packaging and pallets.
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ArticleCardboard trays from DS Smith Tecnicarton to transport automotive parts
DS Smith Tecnicarton has designed single-use corrugated cardboard trays to replace expanded polypropylene alternatives when transporting automotive products such as headlights.
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ArticleHow does mushroom-based packaging actually work?
Packaging materials derived from mycelium are on the rise, but what does the manufacturing process look like? We delve deeper into the production of Myco’s protective mycelium and cardboard composite materials to learn more.
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ArticleTriangular can set to optimize barrel space when disposing of chemicals
Greif’s triangular ModCan is designed to more than double space optimization inside a barrel or drum, intended for use in disposing of hazardous chemicals from laboratories.
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ArticleReusable, recyclable, cork-based bottle sleeve debuts at Dubai Duty Free
Innonature Packaging Solutions has converted ‘sustainably sourced’ cork into a reusable and recyclable sleeve for wine and spirits bottles, recently launching the solution with Dubai Duty Free.
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ArticleSojo’s mobile packaging lines and track-and-trace platform receive funding
Sojo Industries has received $40 million in funding from S2G Investments to help deploy its mobile packaging lines, improve its track-and-trace platform, and automate its combination of robotic hardware and blockchain-based software.
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Article‘Retail-ready’ one-piece case doubles as high-grip transit and display pack
Aagard and Energizer have collaboratively designed a one-piece, ‘retail-ready’ case to hold products in place both in transit and on the shelf – supporting various packaging formats, ranging from stand-up pouches to hang-tab cartons.
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ArticleCortec transports metals in ‘first’ compostable vapour corrosion inhibitor paper
Cortec claims to have developed the ‘world’s first’ certified industrially compostable vapour corrosion inhibitor paper to package protective metals, highlighting its 92% USDA-certified biobased content.
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ArticleAnnouncing the finalists of Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Awards 2025!
After another year of top-tier entries across the board, the first round of judging has come to a close – now the international, expert jury of the world’s most prestigious sustainable packaging competition reveals the finalists of the Sustainability Awards 2025!
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ArticleWhat the EU’s Single Market Strategy means for the packaging industry
The European Commission’s Single Market Strategy aspires to facilitate cross-border trade and investments by standardizing packaging rules such as EPR, simplifying compliance via digitalization, and lifting administrative and regulatory burdens.
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ArticleHuber+Suhner’s 100% rPET blister pack targets 50% cut in CO2 emissions
Huber+Suhner has reportedly packaged its fibre modules in blister packs made from 100% recycled PET – a move hoped to minimize waste and halve CO2 emissions compared to traditional packaging solutions.
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ArticleAmazon automates made-to-fit box, paper bag, and label processes in Europe
Intending to reduce its packaging waste, Amazon is deploying automated machinery across its European operations, including made-to-measure box and paper bag technology and a labelling device suitable for products shipped in their own packaging.
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Article‘Plastic-free’ paper tags designed for recyclability, and biodegradability
Made from FSC-certified paper, Sev-Rend’s High-Strength Paper Wine Glass Tags claim to be plastic-free, recyclable, and biodegradable while maintaining their integrity and facilitating traceability.
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ArticleIdentiv and Tag-N-Trac target IoT tracking for cold chain pharma deliveries
Identiv and Tag-N-Trac plan to develop and commercialize a smart labelling solution for cold chain tracking across pharmaceutical supply chains in a new strategic business development and marketing partnership.
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ArticleWhere L’Oréal stands after missing sustainable packaging goals for 2025
L’Oréal Groupe has failed to meet several of its sustainability targets for 2025, missing its 100% recyclable, reusable, refillable, or compostable plastic packaging goal by 51%. We take a deeper dive into its packaging progress so far and the feasibility of its ambitions for 2030.