Rigid Packaging

A harmonised approach to fibre-based packaging recyclability

Could you tell me a bit more about the steps that went into designing the fibre-based packaging recyclability evaluation

Focus on fiber-based technology innovation

Finalist interview: Elopak’s Pure-Pak® eSense carton

You’re a finalist in the Sustainability Awards 2022. Congratulations! To start off, could you summarise your entry, the Pure-

Paving the way for circular food-grade recycled polypropylene

SI Group develops range of performance additives hoped to refine recycling process for polymers

SI Group, developer and manufacturer of performance additives, process solutions, pharmaceuticals, and chemical intermediates, has unveiled its EVERCYCLE additives platform

Huhtamaki Fiber Solutions - The Future Redesigned

How people consume is undergoing rapid change. As consumer demands and regulatory requirements intensify, the packaging industry needs to find

New coffee capsule for Qbo Coffee uses 70% bio-based materials

Coffee capsules are becoming increasingly popular but they are often designed for single-use and are made of virgin polypropylene

The start-up turning agricultural waste into compostable packaging

Traceless is a start-up that offers a drop-in granule solution made from second-generation biomass that can be

New thermal insulation tech from Dufaylite uses recycled paper honeycomb

Dufaylite has launched thermally-insulated box liners and inserts made from recycled paper honeycomb, in a bid to provide a

Trinseo and GMP to establish European polystyrene recycling plant

Trinseo and GMP Group have announced their plans to build a plant that will produce recycled food-contact polystyrene material.

New granulator for in-line scrap recycling of thermoformed parts unveiled by CMG Granulators

CMG Granulators has introduced a newly-designed granulator for in-line scrap recycling suitable for thermoformed rigid plastic applications.  According

NEXTLOOPP concludes first packaging production trial of rPP resins

NEXTLOOPP, the global multi-participant project aimed at closing the loop on food-grade polypropylene (PP), says it has “successfully”