Sustainability

• Unique folding design to reduce carbon footprint by up to 20%
• Efficient design means 4x the amount of product can be loaded into a van, cutting down on delivery trips
• With 100% recyclable content, the finished design has a reduced thickness, further saving on materials

Pakka has launched an innovative range of flexible packaging solutions designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable options in the food packaging sector. The new lineup includes three pioneering offerings that emphasize eco-friendliness without compromising on performance.

Metsä Board has introduced QR codes on the pallet and reel labels of its products for all volumes delivered to its customers. The QR code directs customers to an intuitive app that provides detailed information on the various packaging materials used to protect the paperboard during the logistics chain. This information will assist customers in determining how each component of the delivery’s packaging should be recycled.

After five years of R&D, Lignin Industries has developed Renol, a patented bio-based material developed from lignin. The process is to incorporate lignin into recyclable bio-based plastic, creating a sustainable alternative to conventional materials. 

Christopher Carrick, founder and CTO at Lignin Industries, tells Packaging Insights: “Customers across a number of sectors and geographies will be able to trial the integration of Renol into their products before conducting full-scale market launches.”

Takeout containers get your favorite noodles from the restaurant to your dining table (or couch) without incident, but they are nearly impossible to recycle if they are made from foil-lined plastics. Research published in ACS Omega suggests that replacing the plastic layer with paper could create a more sustainable packaging material. The researchers used mechanical demonstrations and computer simulations to identify paper-aluminum laminate designs that won’t compromise on performance.

Bristol-Based Outlaw Reinvents Peroni Nastro Azzurro Packaging to Reflect Italian Heritage and Boost Global Growth

The iconic Italian beer brand, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, has partnered with Bristol creative agency Outlaw to deliver a striking new design for its secondary packaging. With its origins in Rome in 1963, Peroni has always embodied true Italian passion and flair, and this redesign reinforces its commitment to challenging conventions and elevating the beer category.

Drunk Elephant chose Albéa Cosmetics & Fragrance to launch three sustainable skincare products D-Bronzi, O-Bloos, and B-Goldi, on the U.S. market. 

On January 17, 2024, TOMRA and Aarhus, Denmark embarked on a journey together to pilot a city-scale platform for reusable takeaway packaging, starting with coffee cups and glasses. The three-year pilot project set out to establish a proof-of-concept that could demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of a city shifting from single-use to reusable takeaway packaging – and what would be needed to develop this further on a larger scale.

Mondelēz International Unveils 80% Recycled Plastic Packaging for Cadbury Sharing Bars

Mondelēz International, the company behind the iconic Cadbury brand, is taking a bold step toward sustainability by introducing new packaging for its core sharing bars in the UK and Ireland. From 2025, these bars will feature wrappers made with 80% certified recycled plastic—a milestone for Cadbury and the highest percentage of recycled flexible plastic used across the brand globally.