Sustainability

Unpacking the potential of Xampla’s 100% plant protein film

Earlier this month, we reported on a new film developed by the University of Cambridge and Xampla that is made

Why choose polystyrene?

It’s a question we’ve explored several times over the past few months – and one that Styrenics Circular Solutions

Aptar partners with REBO for launch of smart, reusable water bottle

Aptar Food + Beverage has announced a partnership with REBO on a reusable water bottle that uses smart technology to help

Reusable packaging in the COVID age

Are concerns about the transmission of COVID via reusable packaging justified – or have the risks been overstated? We spoke with

Sustainability Perspectives – designing circular solutions for flexibles

Sainsbury’s to roll out recycling system for flexible plastics

Following a successful trial in the North East of England recycling polypropylene (PP) film in selected stores, UK supermarket chain

Repsol, Axens, and IFPEN develop a new process to boost chemical recycling

The three companies have joined forces to develop the RewindTM Mix process, which purifies the plastics pyrolysis oils allowing the

Finalist interview: Columbus’ Egg biodegradable films from IUV

In the first of our interviews with the Sustainability Awards 2021 finalists, we talk with IUV, a plastics-free packaging

Nestlé uses ‘ground-breaking’ tech to produce Perrier bottles made from 100% coloured rPET

Nestlé has unveiled prototypes for its Perrier water bottles based on a novel recycling technology that the company says allows

INEOS Styrolution and TOMRA offer ‘breakthrough’ mechanically recycled polystyrene

INEOS Styrolution has today announced the availability of mechanically recycled polystyrene in the EMEA region. Production of the new Styrolution

LEGO reveals first bricks made from recycled plastic bottles

The LEGO Group today unveiled a prototype LEGO brick made from recycled PET bottles, the latest step in the company’

How R-LDPE flexibles could help tackle recycled material shortages

Mark Victory, Senior Editor Recycling at ICIS, explores the reasons behind shortages in recycled materials, and what steps could be