Sustainability

‘Packaging free’ shopping introduced for supermarket staples in the Netherlands

Albert Heijn is launching AH Packaging Free, a shopping concept that will see around 70 products – including cereal, pasta, spreads,

Discussing sustainability and more with UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe

GreenGlass invests in new post-consumer glass waste facility

GreenGlass has invested €10 million in a new, post-consumer glass waste facility in Romania, as well as in the

4evergreen Alliance welcomes Pulpex

Pulpex, the paper bottle company working with the likes of BASF, Estée Lauder, Stora Enso, and Unilever, has joined the

What goes into scaling one of Europe’s largest refill trials?

Re is a reuse model developed by Beauty Kitchen, a sustainability-orientated beauty brand founded by Jo-Anne and Stuart

Thermoformed cups with IML decoration offered by Greiner Packaging

Both the thermoformed cup and IML label by Greiner Packaging are produced in a single process and made of polypropylene

The cost of e-commerce returns for retailers

When so many retailers offer free returns, people can easily be lulled into thinking there’s no cost attached. Business

Recyclable packaging across the board – are we there yet?

In recent years, the industry has made some strides toward making packaging materials more easily recyclable. We’ve seen progress

Colpac introduces single portion platters to cater for changes in the shared buffet market

Colpac has expanded its Platters range to incorporate two new, smaller individual sized options in a bid to meet demand

How is the European bioplastics industry seeking to gain more regulatory approval?

European Bioplastics, an association representing the bioplastics industry in Europe, recently announced the appointment of Maria Negut as its new

Amcor expands recycle-ready PE packaging to coffee and cheese applications

Amcor has expanded its AmPrima range of PE-based packaging with a range of pouches and wraps for coffee and

Coveris launches stretch film for bale wrapping with PCR content

Coveris has unveiled a new stretch film for silage bale wrapping, Unterland R, which contains at least 30% recyclate from