Resource Efficiency | Sustainable Packaging News

Study shows how waste can be used to insulate homes in hot regions

5 January 2023
Circular Economy, Recyclability

Waste materials, including egg trays and plastic takeaway lunch box lids, can be used to insulate homes in hot arid regions to considerably improve their energy efficiency, a new study…Read more →

At IPPE, TekniPlex Consumer Products to Showcase Significantly Expanded “GeoPack” Sustainable Products Portfolio

4 January 2023
Circular Economy, Events

Series of materials science solutions meet defined sustainability criteria; TekniPlex also to highlight all solutions for eggs, bulk fruits, and processor trays. TekniPlex Consumer Products,a globally integrated provider of innovative…Read more →

Pioneering Barnsley manufacturer helps food manufacturers cut plastic waste by 20%

3 January 2023
Resource Efficiency

A Barnsley-based manufacturer is hoping to grab an extra slice of the packaging market after securing support from the South Yorkshire Business Productivity Programme to build a new lab facility.…Read more →

Hinojosa Packaging Group celebrates its 75-year anniversary presenting their new corporate purpose

22 December 2022
Events

Hinojosa Packaging Group has held open days in all its plants, located in Spain, France and Portugal to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the company. Employees had the opportunity to…Read more →

Xampla celebrates double award announcements

22 December 2022
Events

Expert creators of drop-in, high performance replacements for plastic, Xampla, are celebrating double award announcements in partnership with Gousto and Britvic. • Xampla, expert creators of drop-in, natural materials to…Read more →

Archroma awarded EcoVadis Platinum rating for 2nd consecutive year, consolidating its position amongst Top 1% best rated companies

20 December 2022
Events

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced the renewal of its EcoVadis “Platinum” status and further improvement of its overall rating. Following an in-depth assessment…Read more →

Synerlink’s Snapcut technology recognized for its role in sustainability

20 December 2022
Machinery

Michelle Bryson is the Global Sustainable Packaging Leader for BW Packaging Systems. The following content contains excerpts from her interview with Packaging Europe, on Synerlink's Snapcut technology for thermoforming filling machines,…Read more →

Brits are LEAST likely to prioritise sustainability when gift buying this Christmas

19 December 2022
Circular Economy

A new survey of consumers living in Europe has revealed that Brits are the least likely in Europe to prioritise sustainability when gift buying this Christmas While more than half…Read more →

Essentra Tapes to share its journey to add Rippatape® Halo to its ECO Range at a unique webinar event

19 December 2022
Events

Packaging enhancement and tape solution specialist Essentra Tapes will spotlight its brand-new Rippatape® Halo tear tape and guide guests along their ECO Range sustainability journey in a free one-hour webinar Hosted…Read more →

Holmen Iggesund & Yangi® embark on a collaboration to explore innovative sustainable packaging concepts for the cosmetic industry

19 December 2022
Circular Economy

Holmen Iggesund, a premium paperboard company for purposeful solutions, and Yangi®, the pioneers of dry forming technology, have entered into a long-term agreement to explore opportunities with a new type…Read more →

Sustainable fabrics and roll covers from Voith ensure significant energy and cost savings

19 December 2022
Machinery

Positive feedback from many customers confirms more sustainable production thanks to wear parts from Voith Research and development team is working on bio-based materials for the production of wear parts…Read more →

Packaging manufacturer calls on Government to start re-investing Plastic Packaging Tax millions

19 December 2022
Headlines, Recyclability

Freedom of Information (FOI) request shows Plastic Packaging Tax has generated over £135m in first six months Tax is well-on target to earn first year forecast of £235million in revenues …Read more →