Sustainability

ACTEGA printbar enhances Fujifilm’s digital metallization solution for labels

Fujifilm’s on-demand metallization ECOLEAF solution is now compatible with ACTEGA’s 46kUV Inkjet Printbar, unlocking a fully digital,

Plant-based dog treats packed in 98% paper Sonoco can for easier recycling

Designed to contain up to 98% paper content and facilitate home recyclability, Sonoco’s GreenCan solution has been utilized by

Researchers 3D-print coffee and mushroom mixture into ‘compostable’ packs

Researchers at the University of Washington have mixed coffee grounds, mushroom spores, and mycelium to 3D-print a ‘compostable’ packaging

Europe’s Single Use Plastics Directive: What do we know so far?

The Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) came into force on 3 July 2021, and the associated recycled content mandates came

EU plastic recycling at ‘breaking point’, Plastics Recyclers Europe cautions

Plastics Recyclers Europe has noted the slowest growth in Europe’s plastic recycling capacity ‘in years’, blaming a decline in

Australian advanced chemical recycling criteria target food-grade plastic packs

GPT Circular and iQRenew have finalized quality and specification criteria for the use of Australian soft plastics in global advanced

Report: How are the top brands progressing on packaging sustainability in 2025?

McKinsey delves into the ‘untapped potential’ of unboxing experiences

A new article from McKinsey considers how consumer goods companies can design their packaging to appeal to consumer desires, provide

Coca-Cola HBC meets design for recycling goal early, but not other 2025 targets

Reflecting on its sustainability targets for 2025, Coca-Cola HBC says it already designs all its packaging for recycling, but

Walmart becomes latest retailer to miss packaging reduction targets for 2025

Walmart expects to fall short of its sustainability goals for 2025, attributing the outcome – including a 6% increase in virgin

Beauty brands spearhead clean-up scheme for hard-to-recycle packaging

A clean-up initiative led by L’Oréal, Tesco, Boots, L’Occitane, John Lewis, and other Sustainable Beauty Coalition members

Skincare line offers bottles and refill cartridges with Eastman copolymer

Eastman’s Tritan copolyester has been implemented into a reusable primary pack and refillable cartridges for FANCL’s new skincare