UCanPack announced an expanded lineup of small shipping boxes engineered to help online retailers mitigate dimensional weight (DIM) charges, reduce material waste, and protect products in transit. The U.S.-made range features dozens of in‑stock small formats across multiple strength grades, with low‑minimum custom printing to support on‑brand unboxing at scale.

Most standard small shipping boxes ship within 1–2 business days from U.S. warehouses, with typical delivery in 2–5 business days depending on destination.

Right‑sized cartons that lower total landed cost

Landing into Tesco stores nationwide, the tasty New! Better Nature Peri Peri Tempeh is a supercharged swap for chicken, with more protein per pack than a chicken breast (44g of protein per pack) to liven up rice, wraps and stir fries.

Better than chicken, it’s also naturally packed with fibre and gut health benefits and is a source of iron.

Also rolling into Tesco is Better Nature Mediterranean Tempeh, which joins its award-winning Original Tempeh and Smoky Tempeh in the chilled aisle.

• Plastic Energy has successfully commercialised ‘char’, a byproduct of its chemical recycling process.
• The new product, called TACFILLER, acts as a sustainable replacement for carbon black, with its production resulting in 89% less carbon emissions
• The breakthrough comes as pressure on the rubber industry’s use of conventional alternative produces 29-79 million metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions globally each year.

The breakthrough product offers a lower-carbon, circular alternative to carbon black, an unsustainable material used primarily in rubber manufacturing

Stauffer's Holiday Shortbread Cookies are perfect to display at family gatherings and holiday celebrations; their traditional Christmas-themed cookies shaped like trees, bells, wreaths, and more, enhance any charcuterie board or snack table. All ages can enjoy the fun and flavor of a sweet, joyous cookie.

Online drugstore Plein.nl and DS Smith have made significant progress in one year by optimizing their packaging and packing process. This is evident from the sustainability results published today. By installing two packing machines and optimizing their packaging, the retailer has saved 20,900 m³ of empty space annually during shipping, eliminated 9,200 kg of plastic filler, and reduced punctures by 25%.

Lush is looking to kick off 2026 with a meaningful new launch that brings its long-standing mission to life: a brand-new Keystone Giving Product designed to protect biodiversity at scale.

The new limited-edition Elephant Jelly supports the protection and restoration of over 128,000 acres of land in Cameroon, which is a critical wildlife corridor for endangered species. 

The announcement comes as the EU moves toward the implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The regulation sets out rules, including how claims of compostability should be substantiated.