Nua Cosmetics and ITC Packaging unveil compostable bio-based bottle

  Nua Cosmetics, ITC Packaging, and ADBioplastics have collaborated to develop a compostable bio-based bottle made with polylactic acid (PLA) for Provei Global’s brand, Biositivo. This initiative aligns with Provei Global’s commitment to sustainable packaging and ecological baby care.   Provei Global sought a solution that combined a compostable bottle with a high-quality, eco-friendly baby …

SIG wins Green Packaging Star Award for aluminum-free packaging innovation

  SIG has received the Green Packaging Star Award for its aluminum-free packaging solution, SIG Terra MidiBloc, marking a milestone in sustainable packaging innovation. The award, presented annually by *Kompack* magazine and the Austrian Research Institute of Chemistry, highlights advancements in eco-friendly packaging.   The SIG Terra Alu-free material, the first of its kind for …

Paboco and Blue Ocean Closures launch world’s first paper bottle with fiber cap

  Paboco and Blue Ocean Closures have introduced the packaging industry’s first market-ready paper bottle and fiber-based cap. This innovation is available now, with consumer products featuring the new packaging expected to launch in early 2025.   Paboco’s new product line builds on years of experience with paper-based packaging. “We are changing the material options …

SABIC, Lamb Weston, and OpackGroup collaborate on sustainable packaging from used cooking oil

  SABIC has partnered with Lamb Weston and OpackGroup to develop sustainable packaging for frozen potato products. The initiative employs bio-renewable polyethylene (PE) made from used cooking oil (UCO), aiming to reduce the carbon footprint and thickness of packaging materials.   The new packaging contains at least 60% polymer derived from UCO, demonstrating a closed-loop …

Sheffield Hallam students win Deliveroo competition for sustainable packaging design

  Two students from Sheffield Hallam University have won a competition to design sustainable food packaging for Deliveroo. William Shaw and Josephine Cooper received the top prize for their innovative sealing system and updates to an existing packaging product.   The competition, organized by Deliveroo and supported by BioPak, challenged students from the university’s Packaging …

Sonoco launches 95% paper-based, fully recyclable cans

  Sonoco has introduced its latest innovation in sustainable packaging with a 95% paper-based can, part of its EnviroCan® Paper Bottom range. This new product, which is fully recyclable, is aimed at enhancing the recyclability of packaging while maintaining durability and functionality.   The 95% paper-based can replaces the conventional metal bottom with a fiber-based …

Borealis, Henkel, and Korozo collaborate on circular laundry detergent packaging

  Borealis, Henkel, and Korozo Group have collaborated to develop flexible packaging for laundry powder detergent containing 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. This initiative, now available in Central Eastern Europe, aims to drive circularity in packaging through innovation and cooperation across the supply chain.   The packaging, used for Henkel’s laundry brands such as Persil, …

Walmart approves BluePrint Automation’s Easy-D® case-packing solution

    BluePrint Automation (BPA) has unveiled its Easy-D® concept, a patented case-packing solution tailored for food manufacturers aiming to meet the growing demands for Shelf Ready Displays (SRD) from supermarkets. Recently approved by Walmart, the Easy-D® integrates an innovative box design with BPA’s case packing technology.   The Easy-D® offers a unique approach to …

New recyclable packaging from Amazon arrives in the UK

  Amazon has introduced a new recyclable packaging solution designed specifically for UK customers. The company has developed a shock-proof, lightweight paper envelope that can be recycled at home, eliminating the use of plastic materials. This initiative follows Amazon’s commitment to reducing unnecessary packaging.   In collaboration with packaging expert Mondi, Amazon has created a …

Castrol introduces HDPE bottles with 50% recycled plastic content

  Castrol India Limited has increased the recycled content in its high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic bottles to 50%, marking another step in its sustainability journey. The company aims to use 2,600 metric tonnes of recycled plastic annually in its packaging portfolio by 2024.   This development builds on Castrol’s previous efforts to enhance the sustainability …