Food for thought: survey highlights consumer expectations around reusable packaging
A new survey by Sapio Research, conducted on behalf of Celebration Packaging, has looked at consumer understanding of the bans on single-use plastic packaging,...
Ardagh Glass Packaging enters landmark Virtual Power Purchase Agreement
ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has entered a long-term Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with Rezolv Energy’s St. George solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Bulgaria, securing...
Global certification programme launches to boost glass sustainability standards
SOME of the world’s largest glass developers, producers and packaging companies have teamed up for the launch of Responsible Glass — a global certification...
VOID innovation tipped to address key challenges facing packaging producers
VOID Technologies has launched its VO+ PE 1300 Series voiding agent to serve the 'rapidly growing' demand for recyclable opaque films.
The firm said the...
New burger and wrap packs support sustainable fast-food solutions
KOEHLER Paper has revealed it is expanding its flexible packaging portfolio with the launch of Koehler NexPure Wrap.
The burger and wrap packaging paper is...
OPRL MD to head EPR scheme
OPRL managing director Dr Margaret Bates has been appointed head for the UK Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) for Packaging scheme administrator.
She will take up...
The Wine Society to trial flat recycled plastic bottles
PACKAMAMA has announced that The Wine Society is set to trial the firm's eco-flat bottles.
Following the publication of its Alternative Packaging for Wine report in...
Amazon reveals how to transform their boxes into pet houses and kids’ costumes
AMAZON has launched directions on how to turn its packaging into items such as pet houses and forts for kids.
The initiative comes as part...
Smurfit Kappa announces €54m investment to double capacity of its Ibi Bag-in-Box plant
SMURFIT Kappa has announced that it is to invest €54 million to double the capacity of its Ibi Bag-in-Box plant in Alicante, Spain.
The firm...
It’s time to trust the (blending) process
James Cropper’s Joanne Storey, R&D programme leader, explains why reclaimed fibre no longer compromises quality of luxury paper packaging
WHILE there is no denying the...

















