Rigid Packaging

Yangi unlocks 80% CO2 cut with dry-formed tray for hot, cold and frozen foods

Yangi has used its Cellera technology to produce a dry-formed fibre tray for meat, fish, deli, and ready meals

Research project turns prairie fibre into cleaning bottle-grade plastic

An applied research project by Saskatchewan Polytechnic and EnviroWay Detergent Manufacturing aspires to convert fibre from flax and hemp crops

Debunking common recycling myths

As Germany transposes the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation into national law, the German Environment Agency (UBA) and the Central

Peanut crisps packed in Sonoco’s recyclable, 95% paper-based can

Earthnutz is the latest company to adopt Sonoco’s paper-based can, said to contain up to 64% post-consumer

Is it time for all trade shows to switch to reusable cups?

Borealis and Messe Düsseldorf piloted a reusable cup scheme at K Show 2025 with the aim of cutting waste and

Norway’s ‘first’ recycling facility for EPS waste opens its doors

BEWI has opened a recycling facility for expanded polystyrene (EPS) in Norway, anticipating an annual recycling capacity of up to

Our guide to the fibre-based packaging market in 2026

Short applicator and automatic filling introduced to new skincare dropper

Aptar Beauty has revealed a new dropper packaging solution for skincare and dermocosmetic products, featuring an automatic filling system and

Sustainability Perspectives: Fibre-based packaging and circularity

EU funds €4 million drive to develop natural, home-compostable cup coating

After securing €4 million in funding from Horizon Europe, Notpla is leading a three-year R&D programme to

Focus on food and beverage cartons with FBCA director general Sebastian Bartels

Aluminium value chain teams up to sort and recycle small packaging formats

The European Aluminium Foil Association and Flexible Packaging Europe have founded an alliance to drive recycling performance for small aluminium