Sustainability

‘Refillables can’t solve today’s consumer problems’

Recent reports have suggested that consumers may be turning their backs on refillable packaging. What could explain this trend? According

HolyGrail 2.0 concludes semi-industrial trials with successful validation

The HolyGrail 2.0 initiative has successfully validated the prototype detection unit for digital watermarks after semi-industrial testing that

Mechanical converting solution for agricultural residue provides fibre-based alternative to SUP

Solenis, a global producer of speciality chemicals, is partnering with BIO-LUTIONS to develop fibre-based, single-use food packaging

Colgate launches HDPE tube with ‘Recycle Me!’ design to boost consumer awareness of its recyclability

Colgate is rolling out its recyclable HDPE tube with limited edition ‘Recycle Me!’ graphics to ensure consumers are aware that

The importance of designing smart technology into fashion’s sustainable packaging goals

A number of major fashion and retail brands have committed to reducing the amount of packaging they use, improving the

The EPR implementation challenge

The UK Government’s recently proposed revisions to its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme include delaying implementation until 2024 and

A secure packaging future begins with C-suite stability

The packaging industry is set to grow at a steady rate in the coming years – but an ageing workforce and

Recycling scheme for coffee pods partners with food-to-go retailer

Consumers will be able to return Pret A Manger’s aluminium at-home coffee pods via drop-off points or

Aliplast launches Reload brand for products with high percentage of recycled materials

Aliplast’s Reload brand will be used to identify polymers and films produced by the company that are made of

Berry introduces new lightweight closure for sauce bottles

Berry Global has unveiled a new 55mm closure for sauce bottles that is over 20% lighter than the previous version

Braskem and Sojitz to collaborate on scaling bioMEG technology

Braskem and Sojitz Corporation have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture that will produce and market bioMEG (monoethylene

Sustainability Perspectives: Siegwerk on designing for circularity