Kevin Gambrill, Author at Sustainable Packaging News

How thoughtful packaging design is improving customer experience for people with limited dexterity while limiting environmental impact

7 January 2021
Recyclability

The team at Antalis’ Smart Packaging Centre (SPC) has designed an ergonomic packaging solution for the delivery of vital medical equipment to patients who have just returned home following a…Read more →

Designing a returnable and reusable takeaway packaging innovation

7 January 2021
Circular Economy

SGK Anthem, Vrijdag Premium Printing, Generous Minds, Neurensics, Kurz and Merck have joined forces under the name ‘Packadore Collective’ to design and implement both desirable and sustainable packaging solutions. Their Take…Read more →

APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has appointed Viliam Gašpar, Director of Customer Technical Service at U.S. Steel Košice, as the association’s new President.

7 January 2021
Circular Economy

Viliam Gašpar was elected unanimously by the Board and General Assembly of APEAL and succeeds Tony Waite of Tata Steel Europe. His role of President is effective from 1st January…Read more →

Interseroh provides information online on take-back and recycling solutions for transport packaging

7 January 2021
Recyclability

The environmental services provider Interseroh is participating for the first time as a main exhibitor at BAU, the world's leading trade fair for architecture, materials and systems, which will take…Read more →

European REFUCOAT Project develops recyclable food packaging and new active packaging systems against Salmonella

7 January 2021
Bio-based, Headlines

The REFUCOAT Project has developed innovative, efficient, bioplastic food packaging production processes using renewable materials that are also recyclable and could replace conventional fossil-based raw materials. Three different bio-based active…Read more →

First Compostable Electrostatic Dissipating Anti-Corrosion Film in the World

4 January 2021
Bio-based, Headlines

EcoCortec® is pleased to announce the world’s first Eco-Corr Film® ESD - biodegradable, compostable static dissipative films and bags powered by “Nano” VpCI®. This latest film technology is targeted mainly…Read more →

Ink removal process enables recycling of printed film

23 December 2020
Circular Economy, Headlines, Recyclability

KEYCYCLE, a subsidiary of the EREMA Group, is intensifying cooperation with technology developer Cadel Deinking, and has exclusive sales rights. The Spanish company Cadel Deinking has been working on the…Read more →

Responsible reporting

22 December 2020
Circular Economy

Creating a Sustainability Report goes beyond wanting to do the right thing; it represents quantifiable actions that support a company's focus on ensuring it is operating responsibly and gives an official insight into…Read more →

Carton Austria Award for Cardbox Packaging

21 December 2020
Circular Economy

It’s an honor to announce that our company has won the Carton Austria Award 2020. The jury award was given to the Manner Mini Mix gift box which was made…Read more →

Flexible packaging experts partner to prepare for industry shift to bio-materials

18 December 2020
Bio-based, Headlines

MACHINERY manufacturer ULMA Packaging (ULMA) and compostable packaging supplier TIPA® have partnered to improve efficiency for running compostable films on advanced packaging machinery. The collaboration will optimise ULMA box motion…Read more →

Commission’s SAM report confirms role of biodegradable plastics within a circular economy

18 December 2020
Circular Economy

This week the European Commission’s Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM) published a report, entitled “Biodegradability of plastics in the open environment”. The report identifies applications of biodegradable polymers which contribute towards…Read more →

Mondi helps to reduce plastic use and CO2 footprint with new paper-based diaper packaging for Drylock

18 December 2020
Headlines, Resource Efficiency

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has launched a new paper EcoWicketBag for Drylock Technologies’ baby diaper ranges, bringing sustainable paper-based packaging to the hygiene market globally. The…Read more →