Kevin Gambrill, Author at Sustainable Packaging News

SABIC and KraussMaffei’s NETSTAL brand officially open thin-wall packaging application center

6 May 2021
Resource Efficiency

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is pleased to announce the launch of its collaboration with KraussMaffei HighPerformance AG at the partner’s Thin-Wall Packaging Application Center in Näfels,…Read more →

Swedish SustainTech: Wayout Intl. Introduces Serengeti´s First Solar Powered Microfactory

6 May 2021
Resource Efficiency

A country known for its forward-thinking environmental practices; Sweden leads the world in developing high-impact sustainable designs. In the spirit of eco-friendly innovation, the Swedish start-up Wayout International recently committed…Read more →

APEAL welcomes new member Acciaiere d’Italia

6 May 2021
Circular Economy

APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, is delighted to welcome its sixth member, Genoa-based Acciaiere d’Italia. Viliam Gašpar, President of APEAL, said: “Adding Acciaiere d’Italia to…Read more →

ASDA Launches First ESG Report

6 May 2021
Circular Economy

Asda has today published its first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report which sets out its commitments to a sustainable business strategy and outlines how the supermarket will make it…Read more →

BLUECARE, new 3d printing powder material for food industry

6 May 2021
Headlines, Resource Efficiency

Developed and produced by FABULOUS for the powder based systems (LS, SLS, HSS, IRS), and based in PA11, BLUECARE material is mass blue and has been certified for Food Contact…Read more →

Mondi packages potatoes in award-winning paper bag with Sustainex® bio-based coating

5 May 2021
Bio-based, Headlines

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has partnered with SILBO, a Polish leading producer of compostable packaging, to create a paper-based high-strength packaging for the Irish farm potato…Read more →

Kraft Heinz launches Italy’s first fully recyclable baby food pouches

5 May 2021
Recyclability

Kraft Heinz, one of the major food and beverage global companies, partners with Gualapack to boost its environmental agenda and chooses Pouch5® for its baby food Italian brand Plasmon: a…Read more →

Smurfit Kappa accelerates CO2 emissions reduction in 2020

5 May 2021
Resource Efficiency

2020 Sustainable Development Report demonstrates continued year-on-year delivery on CO2 reduction of 7% and reinforced commitment to sustainability targets Smurfit Kappa continues to make significant and tangible progress on achieving…Read more →

SIG announces launch of tethered caps for carton packs

5 May 2021
Recyclability

SIG announced today that tethered caps will be launched for its beverage cartons in Europe in the second half of 2021, well ahead of the July 2024 deadline set by…Read more →

Pregis announces EU launch of its latest MINI PAK’R® compact air cushioning unit

5 May 2021
Headlines, Recyclability

Pregis, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging, is launching its newest AirSpeed® MINI PAK’R compact, on-demand air cushioning machine, and companion film in the EU. The machine offers a…Read more →

Avery Dennison sets ambition to be Net-Zero on Carbon Emissions by 2050

5 May 2021
Resource Efficiency

Avery Dennison today announced its ambition to be net-zero on greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This commitment comes as the company raises the bar on its sustainability goals with new…Read more →

BASF joins Digital Watermark Initiative “HolyGrail 2.0” for smart packaging recycling

4 May 2021
Circular Economy, Headlines

BASF has joined “HolyGrail 2.0 – Digital watermarks for accurate sorting and high-quality recycling” as a member. The initiative aims to increase plastic recycling rates by adding imperceptible digital watermarks…Read more →