Europe is breaking up with forever chemicals
Among the changes is a restriction on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in food-contact packaging.
Could your plastic film packaging serve a purpose? We won’t know until recycling laws change
This hard-to-reycle plastic could be transformed, potentially into a source of fuel.
Hassle-free your reusable coffee cups with Smart Bins
The company has introduced a QR-coded Smart Bin built specifically to streamline the return of reusable cups and containers.
Bye-bye pod guilt: Nespresso launches doorstep pickup for used capsules
The pilot program is currently rolling out across metropolitan Sydney to gather user feedback and refine the logistics.
Belgium trial explores digital watermarking for food-grade packaging
Under the trial process, invisible Digimarc watermarks are applied across packaging surfaces during the printing stage.
Waste-to-wall technique diverts cardboard from landfills to replace cement
The technique involves compacting moist soil inside cardboard forms or tubes.
Shifting the cleanup cost of packaging waste to companies could encourage greener packaging – but only if states are aligned
Without clear agreement on what makes packaging truly sustainable, regulations often rely on goals.
Could bamboo replace plastic? Researchers in China think so
Researchers in China have developed a biodegradable bamboo plastic that is strong enough for industrial use but breaks down naturally in soil in 50 days.
Eco-Products rolls out expanded beverage packaging lineup
The new cup lines are available to commercial foodservice operators and distributors across North America.
BioPak partners with Veritree to fund 60,000 Trees in British Columbia, Canada, and Tanzania
BioPak has established an online dashboard to display data on project locations, tree species, restored acreage, and environmental metrics.
RMIT and End Food Waste Australia to establish sustainable food packaging centre
“It will support businesses to make evidence-based decisions rather than relying solely on supplier or informal advice,”
Got milk? Scientists develop plastic made from milk protein
The material was developed as part of ongoing efforts to find alternatives to conventional plastic.
What ‘biodegradable’ packaging really means – and 3 key questions to ask about it
Biodegradability standards are helpful for consumers and waste regulators.
Visy introduces recyclable Paper Bubble Wrap to replace single-use plastics
The product serves as a shock-proof alternative for storing, moving, and shipping fragile items.
Carriageworks Farmers Market and Borrow by Huskee launches large-scale circular cup system
Approximately 1500 cups rotate through the system to be returned to vendors for reuse.