Kevin Gambrill, Author at Sustainable Packaging News

Elopak Re-introduces D-PAK™ Cartons

15 April 2021
Headlines, Resource Efficiency

Elopak is re-introducing its D-PAK™ carton for non-food products in response to growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions. Commenting on the move Elopak Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Patrick Verhelst stated,…Read more →

Extensive Paper Portfolio is now CO2 Neutral

15 April 2021
Headlines, Resource Efficiency

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, is now offering a comprehensive portfolio of CO2 neutral papers from its Uncoated Fine Paper business to serve the professional print, office…Read more →

New sustainable packaging will extend guacamole’s shelf life by 15%

14 April 2021
Bio-based

The GUACAPACK Project, funded by the Valencian Innovation Agency, aims to use renewable sources to develop an innovative biodegradable packaging system that includes barrier labels and antioxidant additives from avocado…Read more →

Smurfit Kappa’s Bag-in-Box is first to secure Amazon’s ‘Frustration-Free Packaging’ certification

14 April 2021
Resource Efficiency

Smurfit Kappa’s innovative three litre Bag-in-Box packaging design has received Amazon’s “Frustration-Free Packaging” (FFP) certification. This is a world first for a generic packaging design, applicable for a wide range…Read more →

TEQ’s parent company Sonoco Joins Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

14 April 2021
Recyclability

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is pleased to welcome Sonoco, a producer of high-quality healthcare packaging for clinical and consumer needs, as its newest member. Sonoco’s Healthcare Packaging business…Read more →

WPO announces the date for the Virtual Ceremony of WorldStar 2021 & the Finalist Candidates for WorldStar Special Awards

14 April 2021
Circular Economy

To adjust to the actual circumstances,WPO (World Packaging Organisation – www.worldpackaging.org) will host a virtual ceremony for the winners of WorldStar 2021 (www.worldstar.org). The ceremony will take place on 9…Read more →

Rental is the future of supply sustainability says Schoeller Allibert UK

14 April 2021
Circular Economy

Schoeller Allibert, the European market leader in the production of recyclable, reusable and returnable packaging solutions for the chemical industry, has commented on the current shortage of intermediate bulk containers…Read more →

Cork fragrance caps inspired by nature

14 April 2021
Recyclability

Quadpack adds sustainable fragrance caps made of cork to its QLine portfolio! The cork oak tree is a real wonder of nature. It is the only tree in the world…Read more →

Gerresheimer participates in the European joint project Furnace for the Future (F4F)

14 April 2021
Headlines, Resource Efficiency

Gerresheimer is one of a total of 19 glass producers who have joined forces in a project with the aim of achieving climate-neutral glass production. In collaboration with the Ardagh…Read more →

HP and Innofibre Showcase Significant Performance, Reliability and Cost Advantages of New HP Molded Fiber Packaging and Production Solution

14 April 2021
Resource Efficiency

Today at the International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA) annual conference, the leading event for the molded fiber industry, HP showcased independently verified performance leadership, partners and customers driving entirely new…Read more →

Avantium Successfully Produces Polyesters with its plantMEG™

14 April 2021
Headlines, Resource Efficiency

Avantium N.V., a leading technology company in renewable chemistry, has completed the application validation for its plant-based glycols plantMEG™ and plantMPG™ produced in the Ray Technology™ demonstration plant in Delfzijl.…Read more →

Coveris Completes Stretch Films Transformation Project

13 April 2021
Recyclability

Following almost a year of development and over £6M of machine and infrastructure investments, Coveris is finally set to complete its stretch films transformation project at its Winsford site, positioning…Read more →