Sustainability

Xampla seeks to scale up biodegradable coating with $7 million funding round

Xampla has raised US$7 million (€6,466,250) in its latest funding round; the money is intended to help

Revisions made to RecyClass Recyclability Evaluation Protocols and Design for Recycling Guidelines

In a move set to provide up-to-date advice for improving the recyclability of plastic packaging, RecyClass has updated

TOMRA develops tall, compact DRS backroom storage for drinks containers

TOMRA has revealed its first vertical and compact backroom system to store beverage containers returned for recycling, set to add

European Bioplastics envisions EU action plan for biopolymer industry growth in new manifesto

European Bioplastics (EUBP)’s new Policy Manifesto urges the European Union to lay out a Biopolymers Industrial Action Plan and

Tracing the life cycle of inks and coatings with Siegwerk

Volpak and Watttron implement digital sealing into horizontal pouching machinery

A strategic partnership between Volpak and Watttron intends to integrate intelligent digital sealing technology into horizontal pouching machinery in a

Biffa commences recycling service for takeaway beverage cups

Biffa has launched a nationwide recycling service set to keep ‘millions’ of hot and cold takeaway beverage cups out of

Modified atmosphere films from StePacPPC customized for mushroom preservation

StePacPPC has tailored its modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) films to suit a range of whole, sliced, and fresh mushrooms – aiming

Petainer and Oonly introduce reusable PET water bottle to Hungarian market

In light of Hungary’s new deposit return scheme, Petainer and Oonly have released their first refillable PET bottle for

Hubbub’s funded trials inspire five ‘key ingredients’ for successful reuse systems

Hubbub has released a report outlining the impact and learnings from six reuse projects funded by its Bring It Back

Voluntary initiatives cannot overcome plastic pollution, says World Economic Forum

At its annual meeting earlier this month, the World Economic Forum emphasized its view that voluntary initiatives are not enough

Hoffmann Neopac provides flip-top caps for eco-designed tubes

Hoffmann Neopac has launched its new LowPro Flip-Top Caps, reported to reduce material use and apply to the company’