Why compostable packaging fails
A takeaway cup stamped compostable feels like progress. For many businesses, it signals environmental responsibility without disrupting operations or customer …
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Australia moves to reform packaging regulation under national waste policy
Australia is moving ahead with reforms to its packaging regulation framework as the federal government seeks to strengthen waste reduction, …
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EU ecodesign signals tougher rules for packaging sector
New EU ecodesign measures are tightening sustainability and compliance expectations for the global packaging sector as the Ecodesign for Sustainable …
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eGreen International introduces biodegradable cup in UK
eGreen International has announced the launch of The VeriGreen Plus, a ‘self-destructing’ cup made from bio-based materials, according to a …
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Plantsea beats crowdfunding goal to move seaweed packaging to industrial scale
Welsh company PlantSea has surpassed its crowdfunding goal to transition its seaweed-derived biodegradable packaging from laboratory development to industrial manufacturing …
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Stratus Packaging acquires French label manufacturer Freppel Imprimeur
Stratus Packaging Group has purchased Freppel Imprimeur, a France-based producer of labels and printed media established in 1968. Financial specifics of …
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Power Adhesives introduces hot melt adhesive for carton closing
Power Adhesives has introduced Tecbond 114, a hot melt adhesive formulated for uncoated cardboard and intended for use in carton …
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What really happens after the bin
A bottle drops into a recycling bin, a lorry pulls away, and the story seems to end there. For businesses …
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EU moves towards harmonised waste sorting labels for packaging
A new technical proposal for EU harmonised waste sorting labels has been published by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre …
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FDA clarifies rules for “no artificial colours” food packaging claims
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a letter to food manufacturers clarifying how companies can use “no …
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ACG Shirwal facility joins World Economic Forum Lighthouse Network
The Shirwal site of ACG Packaging Materials has been inducted into the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network, a recognition …
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Silgan Dispensing expands ERA system to airless packaging and tubes
Silgan Dispensing has expanded the reach of its ERA dispensing platform, adding airless packaging formats and introducing new tube sizes. Initially …
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Amcor offers packaging for Fragrances of Ireland’s hair care products
Amcor has been chosen to supply bottles and flexible tubes for Fragrances of Ireland's latest extension of its Inis the …
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Cascades to shutter three packaging plants in US and Canada
Cascades has exited the honeycomb paperboard and partition packaging segments, resulting in the closure of three plants across the US …
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When recyclable isn’t sustainable
A package marked as recyclable often feels like a responsible choice. Symbols reassure consumers, policies are ticked off, and sustainability …
