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...
Steve Claus

Trade body confirms new steel packaging recycling record in Europe

Steel for Packaging Europe, formerly known as APEAL, has confirmed a new record recycling rate for steel packaging, following the harmonised method for calculating...
Bruichladdich’s Luxury Redefined wrap by James Cropper

‘First of its kind’ Bruichladdich wrap earns James Cropper triple award nomination

James Cropper has been shortlisted in three categories in this year’s Pentawards as a result of the firm's work for Bruichladdich’s Luxury Redefined range,...
Knorr

Knorr moves stock cubes to paper wrappers

KNORR is launching its popular stock cubes in a new paper wrapper following a successful pilot in Tesco. The brand trialled the packaging with its...
Sonoco paper-based cans

Recyclable paper-end cans offer sustainable coffee solution

SONOCO has contributed to the introduction of recyclable paper cans for Nestlé coffee products. The new can-body has a recyclable 95% paper-based version, which replaces...

Mespack and Amcor launch a recycle-ready two litre stand-up pouch

MESPACK and Amcor have announced the successful development of a recycle-ready 2L stand-up pouch specifically designed for home care products like soaps, cleaners, and...
Vilsund Blue A/S packaging

DS Smith provides fibre-based solution for Danish seafood specialist

DS Smith has announced it is replacing plastic pallets for canned products with corrugated cardboard. The move is being made in collaboration with Danish-based producer...
Omron, Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

OMRON’s ESG efforts recognised by Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

OMRON Corporation has announced it has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), which evaluates and ranks companies based on...
FORMIL refill spout pouch

Refillable spout pouch wins Innovation Gallery award

EASYFAIRS UK, the organiser of Packaging Innovations & Empack, has confirmed Swiss Pack as the winner of the Innovation Gallery award for its FORMIL...