circular economy
Ocado expands use of Polytag QR code to 60 products
Online grocer packages dry food and cleaning products in refillable containers to reduce single-use plastic and encourage reuse.
Stora Enso’s new service to provide customers with guidance on sustainable packaging
Support for industry players to navigate changing demands laid out by upcoming packaging regulations, and transitioning to a circular economy.
URV develops a process to transform used coffee grounds into bioplastics
The resulting product will be used to manufacture parts for the coffee makers of the INCAPTO company.
Times are changing: what does the EU Green Deal mean for packaging?
In this article, Smurfit Westrock focuses on the circular economy and looks at waste, recycling, sustainable production, and the efficient use of resources.
Saica partnership with Mondelez creates new paper-based product
Packaging is designed to be recyclable, and ensures food content reaches consumers in optimal conditions.
Zotefoams’ technology to pave the way for a more sustainable future for beverage cartons
Substantial advancements in application development for mono-material barrier substrate alongside securing the first contract manufacturing partner.
Spanish PepsiCo beverage plant first to go net-zero globally by 2025
Electrification of plant’s operations eliminates 1,849 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year.
UPM Raflatac introduces carbon action portfolio to progress towards a low-carbon circular economy
Marks an important milestone in the company’s journey beyond fossil-based materials.
Broad welcome for DRS delay
UK-wide approach is the best way to ensure value for money and to drive up the UK’s disappointing recycling rates.
Hiperbaric launches HPP Research Awards to fuel HPP research and innovation
Awards will recognise students and food scientists during HPP Innovation Week 2024.
Bpacks launches first 100% bio packaging technology targeting plastic market
Bpacks’ world’s first bark-based packaging technology to replace seamlessly plastic materials.
Treetop Biopak leads the charge against packaging waste in fresh bread market
Treetop Biopak’s home compostable bags address the challenges of sustainability within the bakery industry.
Danish Technological Institute strikes a breakthrough with monoplastic packaging
The project has developed a new monoplastic solution for packaging cheese, bread and powder.
APEAL regrets lack of support of recyclability shown by European Council
APEAL regrets that ‘recyclability performance grades’ based on design for recycling criteria, will not realise their full potential.