LATEST NEWSMetsä Group’s demo plant for a new lignin product starts up in Äänekoski Mets Groups demo plant for a new lignin product has started up in nekoski. The plant uses lignin extracted from the bioproduct mills production process as its raw material and it has a nameplate capacity of two tons of a new type of lignin product per day. The plant was built in cooperation with the equipment supplier ANDRITZ. Dow, a leading materials science company, is a key partner. Mets GroupsRead More Reversible glue developed by scientists to simplify packaging recycling Key…
LATEST NEWSSouth Africa revises packaging waste framework South Africas draft National Waste Management Strategy 2026 sets out plans to cut waste, boost recycling and support circular economy goals over the next five years.South Africas Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has published the Draft National Waste Management Strategy (NWMS) 2026 for public comment, outlining updated national waste policy that could affect packaging wRead More Sparxell raises €4.2 million to scale plant-based colour technology for fashion and textiles Sparxell, a University…
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LATEST NEWSAmcor and Alter Eco collaborate on lighter-weight, paper based chocolate packaging Alter Eco produces chocolate using carefully selected organic cacao, sourced through fair and transparent supply chains. Grown by small scale farms organised in cooperatives, the cacao reflects the companys commitment to responsible sourcing and product integrity. As part of its broader sustainability strategy, Alter Eco identified packaging as an area for improvement. The company set out to redesRead More DS Smith craft fibre-based packaging for Privatbrauerei Hirt’s new online shop and…
LATEST NEWSAmcor and Alter Eco collaborate on lighter-weight, paper based chocolate packaging Alter Eco produces chocolate using carefully selected organic cacao, sourced through fair and transparent supply chains. Grown by small scale farms organised in cooperatives, the cacao reflects the companys commitment to responsible sourcing and product integrity. As part of its broader sustainability strategy, Alter Eco identified packaging as an area for improvement. The company set out to redesRead More DS Smith craft fibre-based packaging for Privatbrauerei Hirt’s new online shop and…
LATEST NEWSDuni Group and Relevo behind Munich’s circular initiative The foodservice industry is undergoing change. New regulations and increasing sustainability requirements are driving solutions that make it possible to reduce waste and increase reuse. At the same time, single-use products continue to play an important role in many situations they remain the most hygienic, practical, or cost-effective option. It is therefore not about reRead More Stora Enso introduces Performa Lumi, a lightweight GC1 folding boxboard with premium visual performance …
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LATEST NEWSBertolli’s Adds Squeeze Bottle that’s 100% rPET As squeeze bottles continue to gain traction in the olive oil aisle, Bertolli is pairing format innovation with a material shift: the Dress & Drizz extra-virgin olive oil bottle is made from 100% recycled PET (rPET), marking another step in the brands broader sustainability strategy.According to a Bertolli spokesperson, the rPET used for Dress & Drizz is sourced through tightly controlledRead More Plant-based Plastic Breaks Down in Salt Water Material uses carboxymethyl cellulose and safe crosslinking agents for…
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LATEST NEWSDs Smith and Raymarine Make Waves With Packaging Solution to Replace Single-use Plastic for Electronic and Radar Display Products In the new packaging, the DS Smith design team have used fibre-based corrugated cardboard materials to replace Expanded Polyethylene (EPE foam) in Raymarines previous solution. They can ensure that the radar products are provided with a maximum protection against vibrations, unforeseeable physical impacts, and knocks, during their transit and transportation to local and international customers.FibRead More Uflex Boosts Aseptic Packaging…