Burger King plans to remove PFAS from food packaging
Research suggests that certain PFAS can lead to increased cholesterol level, kidney and liver problems among other issues.
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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...
Stora Enso to invest in production sites in Finland and Sweden
The investment follows plans to permanently close two other mills in Sweden and Finland.
Ello and Eastman launch sustainable water bottle in US
The 26oz Eco Ello Bottle can be purchased at Target stores and online.
Ardagh Group creates glass bowl design for Odenwald jars
The jars are available in 212ml, 370ml and 720ml sizes.
Asda to trial refill options in more UK stores this year
British supermarket chain Asda will extend its trial of plastic-free refill zones to more of its UK stores by the end of this year. In October, the retailer will unveil…
Greiner Packaging develops cardboard-plastic tub for Henkel
Austria-based rigid and plastic packaging supplier Greiner Packaging has developed a sustainable packaging solution for Henkel’s new Somat Excellence 4in1 caps. The cardboard-plastic tub uses 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) polypropylene…
Brigl and Bergmeister orders Valmet automated paper testing laboratories
Austria-based paper manufacturer Brigl and Bergmeister has ordered two automated board and paper testing systems from Finnish company Valmet. The Valmet Paper Lab is designed to test all grades of…
Klabin partners with SOSA to drive sustainability in paper industry
Global open innovation company SOSA has partnered with Brazilian packaging paper producer and exporter Klabin to encourage sustainability innovation in the paper industry. The partnership will be facilitated through SOSA’s…
Western Australia to fully implement single-use plastics ban by 2023
The state government of Western Australia has announced plans to phase out single-use plastic coffee cups and lids by the end of next year. The announcement is part of the…
Huhtamaki acquires Chinese firm Jiangsu Hihio-Art Packaging’s assets
Finnish sustainable packaging solution provider Huhtamaki has acquired the assets of China-based food-contact paper product manufacturer Jiangsu Hihio-Art Packaging. The €27m ($32.5m) debt-free transaction was announced in April. In a…
