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Sustainability in the pet food packaging sector: Tim Hansell
UK-based dog food and packaging company Skinner’s CEO Tim Hansell tells Packaging Gateway why sustainability has become a vital factor...
Building trust in ocean plastics
Awareness of ocean-bound plastic has heightened over recent years, as have efforts to collect, recycle and re-use it. However, many...
A poor state of recycling: challenges in the US
Environmental concerns are global, but the US in particular often finds its recycling infrastructure under the spotlight. Jessie Paige looks...
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Countries administering the most Covid-19 vaccine doses so far
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| United Kingdom | 35 |
| Brazil | 31 |
| Germany | 25 |
| France | 17 |
| Italy | 16 |
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WestRock second-quarter net sales remain flat
The figure remains flat compared to the same quarter of the previous year, despite WestRock losing $189m in sales due…
7-Eleven Taiwan aims to eliminate single-use plastics by 2050
The retailer plans to achieve the target by reducing its use of single-use plastic by 10% a year. By 2023,…
Mondi and Silbo create paper-based potato packaging
Created for Irish farm potato business Meade Farm Group, the packaging has been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).…
Burger King pilots sustainable packaging at Miami restaurants
Burger King is testing sustainable alternatives for eight of its most popular packaging items at 51 of its restaurants in…
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Phoseon Technology joins Sustainable Packaging Coalition
US-based light-emitting diode (LED) curing solutions provider Phoseon Technology has joined the global brands tier of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC).
Belkin pledges to be carbon neutral by 2025
US-based electronics manufacturer Belkin has outlined sustainability measures it will take to become fully carbon neutral in Scope Two emissions by 2025.
HB Fuller introduces compostable adhesive solutions
US-based adhesives manufacturer HB Fuller has introduced two compostable adhesive solutions for the flexible packaging market.
Sir Kensington’s launches new packaging with enhanced sustainability
Condiments and dressings manufacturer Sir Kensington's has launched a new packaging for its products, enhancing its commitment to sustainability.
Bamboo Rose and Sun Strategy partner for sustainable packaging
US-based multi-enterprise platform Bamboo Rose has partnered with packaging consultancy Sun Strategy to create sustainable and transparent packaging for the food, retail and manufacturing industries.
Smurfit Kappa launches new light EVOH film
Ireland-based corrugated packaging company Smurfit Kappa has launched an ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) film for its Bag-in-Box solution.
Amcor becomes first packaging company to report to SASB standards
Amcor has become the first global diversified packaging company to report to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) packaging standard.
Yum China rolls out initiatives to cut down plastic use
Yum China, the operator of several fast-casual brands, including KFC and Pizza Hut in China, has stepped up its effort for the reduction of plastic...
Expert Commentary & Analysis
View MoreBow down to Coop Sweden – as it partners with recycling app Bower in sustainability initiative
Swedish supermarket chain Coop Sweden has entered a partnership with recycling app Bower in an attempt to boost recycling levels amongst its own private label brands. This initiative hopes to…
Rising paper costs and online retail growth put sustainable packaging at risk
The recent inflationary trend in paper packaging costs is expected to be long-lasting, with the growth of online retail putting more pressure on supply. This could delay retailers' and brands'…
Long-term sustainable brand strategies are increasingly critical as environmental concerns spike among consumers during the pandemic
Several governments are likely to put a ban on non-recyclable packaging in the coming years. Thus, investing in environmentally friendly solutions now can help brands to stay ahead of the…
Biggest influencers in packaging in Q4 2020: The top individuals and companies to follow
Using research from GlobalData’s Influencer platform, Packaging Gateway has named ten of the most influential people and companies in packaging on Twitter during Q4 2020. Biggest influencers in packaging: The…