Institute for Energy and Environmental Research

SIG’s combibloc EcoPlus hits major milestone with 1bn alu-free packs filled by DMK Group

combibloc EcoPlus cuts environmental impact by using a composite structure to protect the contents without the need for aluminium foil.

Packaging

Discounter opts for carton packs

Aldi Süd is delivering organic vegetables in combisafe carton packs from SIG Combibloc to German supermarket shelves. This packaging alternative to the classic food metal can promises comparable product protection and the same kind of shelf life for the food it contains, but it also scores for its environmental benefits. Compared to other packaging solutions […]

Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging

IFEU life-cycle assessment compares impacts of long-life food packaging

In a life-cycle assessment carried out by the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research (IFEU), the environmental impacts of the main long-life food packaging solutions in current use have been compared. The results compared to food metal cans, glass jars, retortable pouches and plastic pots, the carton pack has the best environmental performance. Compared to […]

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