Asia Pacific: Thyssenkrupp to build second bioplastics plant in China
Thyssenkrupp has won a contract for the construction of a bioplastics plant based on the patented PLAneo technology.
The plant is to be built...
Asia Pacific: Japan’s Toyochem releases high bio-based adhesive
Toyochem has developed a new pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) with a high bio-based content for use in packaging, labels and tapes.
The bio-based content for...
Europe: Nestlé pumps effort into sustainable packaging moves
Nestlé is intensifying its actions to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025 and to reduce its use of virgin plastics...
Americas: Bimbosan’s baby food packaging has 40% bio-based material, ProAmpac
Flexible packaging company ProAmpac is producing its first ProActive renewable products for the baby food market with Bimbosan’s newest premium baby formula, cereal supplements...
Americas: Berry Global to expands capability with US$20M
Berry Global Group announces plans to expand its hygiene, healthcare, and specialty films platform in North America.
The investment of US$20 million will include...
Americas: Ardagh releases three glass jars for food packaging
Ardagh Group, Glass – North America, has introduced three new glass food jars for craft food producers on its BOB site.
The new food containers...
Europe: Krones, Stadler Anlagenbau partner on closed-cycle economy
Used PET bottles and other plastic waste can serve the packaging sector and other industries as a valuable resource.
It’s only that – currently, at...
Europe: Consumers are concerned about environment and health, report
With two thirds of consumers now believing that we are reaching an environmental tipping point, consumers overwhelmingly see themselves as being directly responsible for...
Europe: Nespresso creates bicycle from recycled coffee capsules with partner
Nespresso and Swedish bike brand Vélosophy are producing a bicycle made from recycled aluminum coffee capsules, demonstrating both brands’ commitment to a circular economy.
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Americas: Amcor designs PET beer bottles
Amcor has designed New Age’s Salzburg craft beer PET bottles with a crown metal cap, replicating the standard glass bottle.
The PET containers are...