SIG’s new aseptic carton filling machines target high output and flexibility
SIG has expanded its SIG Neo portfolio with new filling machines for aseptic cartons – seeking to offer high output and
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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
New plastic from University of Surrey transforms into gas when heated, reforms when cooled
Researchers at the University of Surrey have revealed a new polymer which breaks down into a gas at 90 degrees
Can seaweed-based films replace plastic?
Noriware recently closed a €4.3M seed round in a bid to scale its seaweed-based transparent film. The company
Aldi and Arla aim to boost milk bottle recycling rated with new collaboration
Aldi and Arla are working with Polytag on a project that will track milk bottles through the recycling process using
Can molded pulp finally challenge plastic?
Molded pulp has been around for decades in the form of egg cartons, fruit trays, and electronics inserts. Everyone in
AFYREN receives €3 million grant to upgrade biorefinery for biobased acids
With a €3 million grant from the Grand Est Region, AFYREN will finance performance investments at its AFYREN NEOXY biorefinery,
Industry backs updated legislation supporting competitive EU biomanufacturing
Almost 40 industry organizations have signed a joint position paper calling for policymakers to boost competitiveness, resilience, and employment in
Draft bill exempts compostables and biodegradables from PPWR’s SUP ban
The Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has presented a draft legislative proposal to exempt biodegradable and compostable
MIT uses AI to simulate shipments between warehouses in logistics network
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Mecalux have created an AI-based simulator for warehouses in a logistics network,
Submissions are open for the Sustainability Awards 2026!
The Sustainability Awards are open for submissions! From start-ups and universities to global brands and manufacturers, everyone is invited