Sustainability | Sustainable Packaging News

AIMPLAS produces plastic film from coffee waste

3 January 2023
Bio-based

The research project is part of WaysTUP!, a European project that seeks to convert urban biowaste into food additives, condiments, insect protein, bioethanol, biosolvents and bioplastics for packaging. Converting biological…Read more →

Next-generation anti-counterfeit solution for plastic pails

22 December 2022
Recyclability

Rieke’s new IMF-5 In-Mold FLEXSPOUT® ensures advanced product and brand protection Counterfeiting and product piracy rank among the growing challenges of our increasingly interlinked global economy. Product fraud is a…Read more →

A successful year for OPTIMA

19 December 2022
Circular Economy, Headlines

The OPTIMA group can look back on an anniversary year full of highlights and exciting developments In 2022, the Optima Group celebrated its 100th anniversary with numerous guests including Minister…Read more →

Henkel Sustainability Days 2022 sets the agenda for truly sustainable packaging

15 December 2022
Events

Catch up with Henkel’s unique sustainability conference for the global packaging industry online Henkel’s third Sustainability Days virtual conference once again proved an essential event for the global packaging and…Read more →

Voith increases winder performance with integrated technology service and automatic format change

15 December 2022
Machinery

Voith increases winder performance for paper, board and packaging machines Integrated service offering results in higher machine availability Automatic format change with FastFormat provides greater safety Voith introduces an integrated…Read more →

Automatic Packing of Handpicked, Fragile, High-Quality Cherries

15 December 2022
Machinery

Newtec has added yet another success case story to its trajectory in the weighing/packaging industry. Its collaboration with Danfrugt Skælskør Newtec has added yet another success case story to its…Read more →

Siegwerk launches new TMPTA-free UV offset series for paper, board and plastic substrates

13 December 2022
Circular Economy

With its new SICURA Litho Pack series, Siegwerk offers versatile, low odor UV offset inks and varnishes for paper, board and various plastic substrates. The CMR-free series presents excellent deinkability…Read more →

Vegware announces new MD, Helen Mathieson

8 December 2022
Circular Economy

Vegware, the Edinburgh-based packaging company, is delighted to welcome Helen Mathieson as its new Managing Director. Helen joined Vegware in 2018 as Supply Chain and Operations Director, overseeing all aspects…Read more →

Silver medal from EcoVadis underlines Tower Cold Chain’s sustainability drive

8 December 2022
Events

Tower Cold Chain, a leading provider of pharmaceutical temperature-controlled containers, has been awarded the prestigious silver medal from EcoVadis in recognition of the continuing action made by the company towards…Read more →

Four big marketing trends packaging brands should watch out for in 2023

7 December 2022
Circular Economy

Authored by Cameron Worth, 34, founder and CEO of SharpEnd/ io.tt, an IoT solutions partner in 130 countries for some of the world's biggest brands including Balmain, Estée Lauder Companies,…Read more →

ThermoFibre partners with PulPac – brings Dry Molded Fiber products to market

7 December 2022
Bio-based

PulPac extends its licensee network with UK-based ThermoFibre, an industry leader with in-depth knowledge and expertise in molded pulp manufacturing and bringing fiber products to market. The shift from single-use…Read more →

Mondi scores recycled paper at Sustainable Packaging News awards and further contributes to a circular economy

1 December 2022
Events, Headlines

Awards recognise EcoVantage that combines fresh and recycled fibres for sustainable and food compliant shopping bags. Mondi is closing the loop by recycling Tesco's warehouse corrugated waste to create EcoVantage…Read more →