Sustainability

The move is the result of a collaboration with Amcor, a specialist in developing and producing more sustainable packaging solutions, and Jindal Films, which specialises in the development and manufacture of recyclable films designed for flexible packaging.

The initiative will focus on flights arriving at Mumbai airport in India and aims to find ways to increase circularity as well as recycling rates of onboard materials coming into Mumbai Airport. The project’s initial stage includes a scoping study to map and showcase the current waste management practices at the Lufthansa’s outstation in Mumbai airport and learn what Lufthansa can do to improve circularity of the materials on their flights.

A team of scientists at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed PBAT-based biodegradable packaging, revolutionising the market with eco-friendly alternatives that decompose within three months, leaving no harmful residue.

Dr. K Veerabrahmam, Scientist, DRDO and his team at Advanced Systems Laboratory of DRDO at Hyderabad developed biodegradable packaging products using PBAT, a biodegradable polymer derived from petroleum products or plant oils.

Prior to the awards ceremony, an international jury of 18 experts from across the packaging value chain convened in Bangkok this June to evaluate every nomination. From there, a shortlist of 28 winners were identified, selected for their ability to demonstrate excellence across up to three critical criteria including technological advancement, sustainability, and enhanced user experience.

The start-up’s proprietary Biobarc coating offers a sustainable barrier to replace traditional petrochemical or plastic-based alternatives, with potential to reduce packaging waste. 

According to the company, the coating can help eliminate microplastic pollution and divert materials from landfill -- packaging waste is responsible for 30 per cent of materials sent to landfill

At SXSW, Tide evo’s debut will begin a new chapter in laundry's evolution, from soap to detergents to powders to liquids to PODS, and now, to fiber tiles – the form of the future. Rooted in addressing consumers' everyday challenges, Tide evo emerges as a step forward in innovation, seamlessly blending a reduction in effort and environmental impact of laundry – continuing Tide's commitment to contribute positively to the planet and deliver superior cleaning.

Global packaging leader, Berry Global Group, Inc., collaborated with men’s skincare brand, true™, to launch a refillable deodorant in Poland. The new deodorant sticks launched in spring 2023 and are available in 200 Douglas Perfumery stores, airport duty free concessions, and on true’s online store.

“We are excited to introduce the result of our development work with Eastman. Together with our partners, we are constantly pushing the performance of fibre-based packaging. This new biopolymer coated solution, for example, provides a new option for difficult-to-pack foods ranging from confectionary end-uses to meat pies found in chilled-food aisles,” says Esa Saukkonen, Manager, Packaging Portfolio Development at UPM R&D.

Selected BIPA customers will be able to receive products in reusable packaging until the end of the year and will be able to return the packaging to receive a BIPA voucher.

“With BIPA and the REWE Group, another strong shipping customer is testing our reusable packaging and Post Loop,” said Sonja Aboulez, business area manager parcel Austria, Österreichische Post. “This not only makes the transportation of products a lot more sustainable, but also the packaging solution itself. BIPA customers can thus directly contribute to a sustainable shopping experience.”