Compostable packaging specialists announce collaboration
POLAND-based flexible packaging converter SILBO has teamed up with compostable packaging specialist TIPA on a new sustainable solution.
SILBO produces film-based packaging with compostable water-based...
AI-powered robots used to pick valuable materials from Fife waste
AI-powered robots are being used to sort Fife Council's household waste in its Dunfermline material recovery facility (MRF).
Installed in late 2022, the robotic pickers...
Micro-flute solution designed as alternative to traditional rigid boxes
A lighter gift package has been designed by Metsä Board, which is described as having the strength features close to those of the rigid...
Helsinki event brings together packaging innovators driving circularity
HUHTAMAKI has announced it will bring together the packaging industry, start-ups, experts and investors at the joint Huhtamaki and Emerald Technology Ventures workshop in...
New sustainable bee packaging creates a buzz
SMURFIT Kappa has created a new sustainable packaging solution to transport bees for Biobest.
Biobest began back in 1987 when veterinarian Roland De Jonghe began...
Xampla welcomes new hire to help scale-up biodegradable materials offering
NATURAL materials pioneer Xampla has appointed Dr Francys Fernandez Zavarce as specialty chemical business development manager.
The move is designed to support the continued scale-up...
UPM Raflatac achieves ‘industry first’ RecyClass recognition in PE films
UPM Raflatac has announced it has received RecyClass recognition for PE Films with its multi-purpose UV acrylic adhesive technology.
This makes the business the first...
Frugalpac honoured with King’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation
Frugalpac, which produces the Frugal Bottle – the world’s first paper bottle for wines and spirits, and the machines that make them - has...
Coveris earns Weetabix supplier award for cereal liner innovation
PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris has been recognised by cereal giant Weetabix with a Supplier Innovation Award.
The accolade is linked to the firm's supply of cereal...
Labels have the power to promote circularity
Andrea Irazabal, sustainability manager at UPM Raflatac, discusses how Scottish brand owners can integrate sustainability into the packaging identity
MATERIAL evaluation is key for any...
