New coalition calls on UN to recognise natural polymer materials
A coalition of packaging companies is calling on UN treaty makers to recognise natural polymer materials as a key tool in the 'fight against...
Mono-material plastic pack offers fresh solution for cheese
MONDI has worked with Skånemejerier to create a mono-material polypropylene (PP) based packaging for, among others, ICA’s Hushållsost cheese.
The new packaging comprises a mono-material...
Compostable trays set ‘benchmark’ for sustainability
COMPOSTABLE packaging specialist TIPA has launched a new recyclable tray crafted from waste product of rice.
The trays can be disposed of in compost bins...
Egg box solution delivers time and carbon savings
ANTALIS Packaging has revealed that its solution for the packing of individual eggs can dramatically reduce assembly time.
The business said online ordering of fresh...
Silverstone STEM event helps drive engineering ambitions
MORE than 50 children from PPMA member families recently learned more about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) at an event at Silverstone, home of...
Plastic film closed loop project aids circular economy ambitions
BERRY Global’s flexible films facility in Steinfeld, Germany, is working with filling equipment specialist Haver & Boecker to create a closed loop system for...
New report highlights ‘hidden costs’ of pallet ownership
TOSCA, a specialist in reusable plastic packaging and performance pooling solutions, has released a new report highlighting the 'hidden costs' associated with pallet ownership.
The...
New inflatable air pillows boost e-commerce sustainability goals
SEE, formerly known as Sealed Air, has launched a new range of BubbleWrap brand inflatable air pillows described as containing a minimum of 95%...
Consumers ‘increasingly wary’ of new shrinkflation packaging trend
CONSUMERS are becoming 'increasingly wary' of certain items containing less of the actual product than suggested by the size of the packaging, a new...
Antalis hosts tree-planting day as part of carbon offsetting scheme
IN partnership with Forest Carbon, Antalis recently hosted a tree-planting day at its woodland creation project in Cumbria.
Antalis hosted customers Coventry Building Society, Egan...
