DS Smith launches ‘now and next’ sustainability strategy

By Thomas Parker

29 Sep 20

As part of its sustainability strategy, DS Smith will continue to focus on a transitioning towards a more…

MaterialsPaper and Carton Board

Byzen Digital acquires controlling stake in sustainable packaging firm 100BIO

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

29 Sep 20

Byzen Digital expects the acquisition of a stake in 100BIO to complement its mission of reducing waste plastic

FoodMaterialsFlexible

Tokyo 2020 Olympics to build victory podiums out of recycled plastic

By Thomas Parker

28 Sep 20

In total, 24.5 tonnes of recycled plastic has been collected over the course of nine months to build…

Rigid PlasticMaterials

Mondi develops sustainable packaging for BIOhof’s organic tomatoes

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

28 Sep 20

The 100% recyclable and sustainable packaging has been designed for 500g packs of organic tomatoes, which are sold…

RetailMaterialsCorrugated

UK’s Parkside introduces new sustainable packaging portfolio

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

28 Sep 20

The new sustainable packaging portfolio aims to boost the company’s recyclability of its existing flexible packaging designs

materialsMaterialsFlexible

WinCup starts shipping phade straws and stirrers

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

25 Sep 20

The new line of marine and soil biodegradable straws and stirrers are made using Danimer Scientific's Nodax polyhydroxyalkanoate…

BeverageMaterialsBio-Plastics

Toyo Ink Europe Specialty Chemicals develops near-infrared sortable black masterbatch

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

25 Sep 20

The new packaging masterbatch supports the recyclability of black plastic waste that is currently destined for landfill, thus…

MaterialsmaterialsAdhesives

Coveris acquires German paper bags manufacturer HLB|SFV

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

25 Sep 20

The acquisition forms part of the Coveris 2.0 strategy to invest in regions, capabilities and products with high…

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Stora Enso begins formed fibre products production in Sweden

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

24 Sep 20

The formed fibre products can be used for single-use food packaging items including plastic-free cups, bowls and coffee…

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OjiFS breaks ground on new corrugated packaging facility in New Zealand

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

24 Sep 20

The new corrugated cardboard packaging facility will feature production machines, material handling and peripheral equipment

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