Sustainability
News and analysis on sustainable packaging innovations and technologies that are improving recyclability, reducing waste, lowering carbon emissions and more.
INEOS invests in blow line technology aimed at improving recyclability of flexible packaging films
INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe has announced a multi-million EUR investment in a multilayer blow line technology with Machine
Finalist interview: R-Cycle's digital product passport for plastics
In this article, part of our ongoing series of interviews with the finalists of the Sustainability Awards 2022, we talk
Is Europe ready for a new generation of polymers before it has dealt with legacy polymers?
What is the European Commission planning for polymer innovation? Thus far, have its decisions in this field been misguided? Paul
Valoregen and Dow announce plans to build hybrid recycling plant
Valoregen and Dow will partner to build a hybrid site offering mechanical and advanced recycling capacities in France, with Dow
On-the-go cup recycling scheme launched by McDonald’s and Costa
Costa Coffee and McDonald’s UK are collaborating with motorway service operator, Roadchef, to co-fund a takeaway cup collection
Mars expands return scheme for flexible pet packaging with app initiative
Mars, Incorporated. has partnered with Second Life to launch the SWAP Recycling app to incentivise consumers to return flexible and
Finalist interview: Turning fallen leaves into paper with Releaf Paper
Releaf Paper has developed a process for turning cellulose fibres derived from fallen leaves into paper packaging products, such as
New Morrisons pilot store to cut plastic packaging from over 300 products
A pilot store by the UK-based retailer Morrisons has been launched with refill options for over 300 items, including
Dow and Mura Technology collaborate to expand global advanced recycling capacity
Dow and Mura Technology have announced plans to build multiple advanced recycling facilities in the US and Europe, which the
Cepi calls on the EU to ensure affordable and flexible energy supplies for the paper and pulp industry
Following the release of the European Commission’s Winter Preparedness Package, Cepi calls on national governments to prioritise the paper
Finalist interview: the Cyclone C4+ direct digital can printing system
Tonejet’s Cyclone C4+, a direct digital can printing system that replaces labels and shrink sleeves, has been shortlisted in
Saperatec to build recycling plant based on its delamination process for composite packaging
Saperatec is currently building its first recycling plant for composite packaging in Germany, based on its mechanical recycling process for