Sustainability

This innovation gives consumers power over use-by dates

FreshTag is a pH-sensitive colour coding quality system that can be incorporated into a biofilm, ink, or label for

Achieving higher recycling rates: could the Mass-Balance approach be the solution?

In a new position paper from Chemical Recycling Europe, the organisation argues that Mass-Balance is “essential” for achieving higher

Forest Stewardship Council responds to COP26 Declaration on ending deforestation

Last week at COP26 more than 100 countries made a pledge to halt and reverse deforestation by 2030. In this

Sustainability Perspectives: Exploring digital watermarking with Beiersdorf and All4Labels

Within the framework of the Holy Grail 2.0 project, major players across the value chain come together to improve

‘Industry first’ virtual trials for lightweighting glass technology set to begin in January 2022

In January 2022, Dassault Systèmes, Ardagh Group, and EXXERGY will commence ‘virtual twin’ trials to test the use of an

New papers made from recycled wood-free fibres introduced by Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison has announced three white, uncoated papers that it claims are made from 100% recycled fibres – an expansion of

Unilever launches first-ever convenience store refill trial

Unilever has partnered with Co-op to launch two refill packaging store trials, with the aim of gaining a deeper

The brand owner’s packaging perspective: Nestlé Waters

Milliken unveils solid concentrate pellets for PP recyclers

Polymer additives and colourants manufacturer Milliken & Company has launched DeltaFlow Viscosity Modifiers aimed at polypropylene (PP) recyclers. The company

The Week in Brief: 1st-5th of October

In this week’s biggest stories from the packaging industry, FEFCO released guidelines on optimising recyclability via design parameters for

UPM Raflatac to launch full range of paper label products

UPM Raflatac announces plans to introduce a full range of paper label products made with 100% recycled fibres designed for

GreenScreen chemical safety certification for plant-based foodservice packaging

Eco-Products’ Vanguard line of compostable cups, plates, and containers made from sugarcane has been given GreenScreen Certification Silver designation.