Renewables

Everything you need to know about bioplastics and packaging

Blue Ocean Closures claims latest fibre screw caps can match fossil plastic material costs

Blue Ocean Closures (BOC) has stated that its latest generation of fibre screw caps can ‘match or outperform’ fossil plastic

Papkot claims to cut fibre costs by 20% with new processing aids

Papkot has unveiled its new Papkot PA category of mineral-based Processing Aids, said to enable up to 20% reduction

DS Smith and Queen Flowers utilize fibre-based packaging for retail outlet bouquets

DS Smith and Queen Flowers have collaborated to create a recyclable bouquet box to sit alongside the brand’s traditional

Smurfit Westrock launches Bag-in-Box alternative to HDPE bottles and jerrycans

Smurfit Westrock van Mierlo, based in Belgium, has introduced the Bag-in-Box Powergrip, designed to replace traditional 2-to-

Reusable bottles and biobased polymers showcased by Braskem at K 2025

Among Braskem’s product lineup at K 2025 are reusable bottles made from biobased polyethylene, developed alongside Bottle Up and

Henkel and Dow drive hot melt adhesive emissions down in ongoing partnership

Henkel is working with Dow to produce its hot melt adhesive using low-carbon feedstocks and renewable electricity, aspiring to

Henkel and LyondellBasell partner on renewable-based solution for toilet rim blocks

Henkel and LyondellBasell (LYB) have collaborated to develop a renewable-based solution for the plastic cage of Henkel’s WC

Mondi partners with Özler Tarım to reduce food waste in long distance shipments

Mondi has collaborated with Turkish fresh fruit and vegetable exporter Özler Tarım on a corrugated fibre solution aiming to reduce

Sustainability Awards 2025 Finalist Interview: PAPACKS’ fibre bottle

PAPACKS is a finalist in this year’s Sustainability Awards with its moulded Fiber Bottle, said to be recyclable and

Sustainability Awards 2025 Finalist Interview: Xampla’s plastic-free coating for takeaway boxes

With this year’s Sustainability Awards fast approaching, we hear from finalist Xampla about its entry in the Commercialized E-

Xampla and National Physical Laboratory reveal test to validate plastic-free claims

Xampla and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have developed a test to validate that Xampla’s Morro materials - made from