Category: News & Updates

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) recently published new requirements and guidelines for the marking and identification of environmentally-friendly production and processing of degradable plastics and plastic products. ‘Degradable plastics’ include but are not limited to biodegradable, compostable, oxo-biodegradable and water-soluble plastics. The new South African National Standard (SANS) 1728 was published by SABS…

As the world looks more towards sustainability, brands are constantly trying to innovate packaging. With two-thirds of consumers considering the recyclability of packaging important when buying a new product, brands can’t afford to fall behind. That’s why we’ve created this list of 15 innovations in packaging materials we’re excited about. 1. Bottles Made From Recycled Fishing Nets…

Keeping up with the latest product packaging design trends can feel a bit like high school. Every year there seem to be new, hip, and edgy ways to make a packaging statement. These trends in packaging make you feel as if you need to either keep up or move away from the “cool kids.” We’re…

Are you curious about which packaging industry trends & startups will soon impact your business? Explore our in-depth industry research on 2 907 packaging startups & scaleups and get data-driven insights into technology-based solutions in our Packaging Innovation Map! The packaging industry is adopting smart and sustainable solutions to make product packaging more consumer-, brand-,…

Award-winning peanut butter brand, ManiLife, will be moving its core range into new bespoke designed, fully recyclable and reusable glass jars from January 2023.  Rolling out exclusively into Sainsbury’s stores from 2nd January, all six peanut butter varieties will be available in new premium glass jars, which are made from 60% recycled glass material, and are infinitely recyclable.…

Global spirits brand The Absolut Co. drives sustainability and efficiency from bottle molding through shipping for glass, plastic, and paper packaging. The tone of the recently released The Absolut Co. (TAC) FY21/22 Sustainability Report is summarized in the introductory words by company Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Stephanie Durroux. “One of the standouts that differentiate, reinforce, and…

Spring Creek Quail Farms’ decision relies on bio-PET packaging from good natured Products for the desired recyclability, durability, and product visibility. Spring Creek Quail Farms chose Vancouver, BC-based good natured Products Inc. Bio-PET packaging to safely deliver its naturally raised quail eggs to grocery stores in the US and Canada, including Kroger, Costco, Loblaws and Sobeys. Located…

In July 2022, the UK and northern mainland Europe were struck by an unprecedented heatwave, with the hottest temperature in the UK recorded at 40°C. For many, this has been a wake-up call to take urgent action in mitigating climate change, with the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit finding that 70% of people in the…

Following the launch of the beta version of the 4evergreen alliance’s Fibre-Based Packaging Recyclability Evaluation protocol, we catch up with Hans Wortman, 4evergreen Chair and Internal Business Consultant at WEPA Group, and Peter Hengesbach, project co-lead and recyclability manager at Stora Enso to find out how the protocol was developed, the collaboration powering it, challenges involved and next steps. Could…

How can we accurately measure the environmental and economic success of reusable packaging models? The creation of a common language and set of metrics is essential, says Mike Newman, CEO of Returnity. There are several factors working together to make it an exciting time for reusable packaging: consumer interest, corporate action, government regulations, and media interest are…