Packaging Europe staff writers

Trump wages war on paper straws by rescinding federal plastics phase-out

Donald Trump is overriding plans to phase out single-use plastics across the US federal government in retaliation to paper

Circular Plastics : Making positive inroads

We’re all familiar with the shocking statistics by now: in 1950, the world produced just two million tonnes of

Project employs AI to correct imperfect barrier coatings for fibre-based bottles

Pulpex and the University of Surrey are using AI-powered computer vision to identify and address imperfections while applying barrier

New thermoforming technology said to reduce film waste by up to 80%

ULMA Packaging has launched its Width-Flex technology for thermoforming machines, said to reduce film waste by up to 80%

Sustainability Perspectives: digital heating technology and the importance of collaboration with watttron

Berry develops PCR cap and bottle solution for Green Oil lubricant

Berry Global (Berry) has revealed its bottle and cap solution made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic, designed for ‘eco-

Aluminium Deutschland demands government action as production falls again

Aluminium Deutschland urges Germany’s federal government to strengthen the aluminium industry after its production volume fell for the third

Recyclable aluminium trays for ready-made foods to replace single-use plastics

i2r Packaging Solutions now offers six new recyclable aluminium trays for ‘ready to cook’ foods, intended to replace single-use

New Recyclability Evaluation Protocol published by 4evergreen

The 4evergreen alliance has released a new version of the Recyclability Evaluation Protocol providing a standardised protocol for evaluating recyclability,

Adapa targets PPWR recyclability requirements with PE bag drawstrings

The adapa Group has introduced PE drawstrings for its EcoString bag range, aiming to allow companies to maximize their PE

Sustainability-themed tile game for kids packaged in interactive box

Jamnik Packaging has developed the Sustainable Memory Game, an educational tool for younger consumers based on the United Nations’ 17

Mondi and Zwiesel Glas develop premium containerboard pack for glassware

Zwiesel Glas has teamed up with Mondi to package its mouth-blown glassware in bespoke fibre-based packaging, designed to