Sustainability

PwC maps out pathways towards plastic packaging sustainability

In order to improve their plastic packaging operations, PwC consulting team Strategy& asserts that food and beverage companies should

Report fears e-commerce returns are driving up waste, emissions and costs

Online shopping returns lead to almost five times more packaging waste than in-person shopping, emit up to 24 million

Neste and Mura Technology join forces to turn plastic waste into feedstock

A product offtake agreement between Mura Technology and Neste is set to convert products from Mura’s Teesside commercial-scale

Henkel reveals recycled plastic share increase and CO2 emissions reduction

Henkel has published its 2023 Sustainability Report on the progress of its global sustainability strategy, with findings including the worldwide

Packaging industry shares praise and concerns surrounding PPWR deal

Following a provisional agreement between the European Parliament and Council on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, the packaging industry

Special Projects pursues eco-conscious shopping with eco-labels, AI suggestions, and more

Special Projects has revealed five solutions in an effort to help consumers make environmentally conscious decisions during their food shops,

Oxo-(bio)degradables: the who, what, and why of breaking down fossil-based plastics

PPWR deal limits single-use plastics, mandates DRS, and enables consumer reuse

The European Parliament and Council presidency have reached a provisional political agreement on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation proposal;

Paper bubble wrap, compostables, and more feature at Packaging Innovation & Empack 2024

This year’s Packaging Innovations & Empack apparently hosted 454 suppliers across the Packaging Innovations, Empack, and Contract Pack &

Single-use vs. reuse: which will lower the impact of food and drink packaging?

The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre has conducted a data-based study evaluating the environmental impacts of single-use

Film and paper e-commerce wrapping machinery showcased by Hugo Beck

At LogiMAT 2024, Hugo Beck will display three machine solutions for e-commerce and product transportation, aiming to unlock fast,

Aptar Closures introduces e-commerce-capable disc top closure for beauty and personal care applications

Aptar Closures has announced a new e-commerce-capable locking disc top closure which is reportedly fully recyclable when paired