All Sustainability articles
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ArticleEmerald Ecovations unveils CPG board made from bagasse and FSC-certified fibres
Emerald Ecovations has revealed its ‘tree-free’ CPG board engineered for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food packaging, and consumer goods, built from a proprietary blend of bagasse and FSC-certified fibres and said to deliver ‘premium’ performance without relying on virgin trees.
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ArticleWhy ‘non-recyclable’ is no longer an option
The global pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging sector has reached a pivotal juncture. Blister packs, bottles, tubes, pouches, and other primary and secondary packaging are critical for sterility, dose precision, and patient safety, but their end-of-life profile remains largely linear: produce–use–dispose. In this article Professor Edward Kosior, Sustainability Awards winner and Founder/CEO at Nextek Ltd, plots a path forward.
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ArticleNorway’s ‘first’ recycling facility for EPS waste opens its doors
BEWI has opened a recycling facility for expanded polystyrene in Norway, anticipating an annual recycling capacity of up to 3,500 tonnes.
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ArticleDeliveroo embraces student-designed takeaway box with locking mechanism
Deliveroo has adopted a new takeaway box with a locking mechanism, designed by apprenticeship students from Sheffield Hallam University to prevent food waste while reducing plastic use.
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ArticleHenkel and Sekab seek to accelerate transition to bio-based raw materials for adhesives
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has entered a strategic collaboration with Swedish chemical company Sekab, focused on replacing conventional ethyl acetate with a ‘sustainable, bio-based’ alternative for adhesive production.
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ArticleSimple reveals global brand refresh for premium skincare range
Skincare company Simple has unveiled a global brand refresh for its Active Skin Barrier range, created in collaboration with branding consultancy Lonsdale and aiming to provide a clearer distinction from its core range. The range is currently rolling out in the UK, with a global rollout due to follow.
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ArticleOur guide to the fibre-based packaging market in 2026
In the last year or so, we have seen increased investments in companies producing fibre-based packaging - from Yangi securing €10 million in funding to scale its dry forming technology to Fiberdom receiving €3.5 million for its compostable paperboard material. What are the main drivers behind these investments and what kind of projects are receiving this support? We explore these questions in this edition of the Brief.
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ArticlePost-consumer recycled material made from household plastic waste streams
TBM has unveiled its CirculeX material, made from post-consumer recycled plastics – a solution believed to avoid poor strength and unpleasant odour while reducing CO2 emissions by up to 61%.
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ArticleBlueAlp and partners receive €1.5 million for chemical recycling project
The Dutch Government has awarded BlueAlp, Renewi, Shell, and Utrecht University with €1.5 million in funding to support their chemical recycling solution for flexible plastics.
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ArticleSparxell raises over €4 million for cellulose-based packaging pigments
Sparxell has raised $5 million (€4,231,350) in Pre-Series A funding for its cellulose-based colourant technology, which is said to reduce water consumption by 90%.
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ArticlePolypropylene cups designated as ‘widely recyclable’ in U.S.
Polypropylene cups are now designated as “widely recyclable” in the U.S., as a result of a partnership between Starbucks, WM, The NextGen Consortium, How2Recycle, The Recycling Partnership, and more.
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ArticleHenkel acquires Stahl for €2.1 billion to drive flexible coating growth
Henkel is acquiring Stahl for an enterprise value of €2.1 billion – a move hoped to drive growth in specialty coatings for flexible materials.
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ArticleShort applicator and automatic filling introduced to new skincare dropper
Aptar Beauty has revealed a new dropper packaging solution for skincare and dermocosmetic products, featuring an automatic filling system and a short applicator for simple and hygienic dosage.
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ArticleSubmissions are open for the Sustainability Awards 2026!
The Sustainability Awards are open for submissions! From start-ups and universities to global brands and manufacturers, everyone is invited to nominate their packaging innovations for a crystal trophy – with zero entry fees.
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives: Fibre-based packaging and circularity
How can a truly circular economy become a reality? MM Group’s Katja Tuomola discusses this question from the perspective of a fibre based packaging manufacturer with Elisabeth Skoda, highlighting challenges and ways to overcome them.
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ArticleEco-Products launches packaging portfolio in UK
Eco-Products has officially launched its portfolio of reusable, recyclable and compostable packaging in the UK for the first time.
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ArticleAmcor co-designs recyclable and accessible tethered cap for water brand
Amcor and Spadel have customized a tethered cap for the premium water brand Wattwiller, designed to be recyclable and accessible to all consumers.
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ArticleUnilever launches new refillable Dove deodorant
Dove has unveiled a new collection of refillable deodorants, a move its parent company Unilever describes as “an important milestone in the continued growth of refill formats.”
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ArticleHydropac’s water-based ice packs set to save CO2, energy and material waste
Hydropac has updated its HydroFreeze range of water-based ice packs, with the new additions expected to help customers save energy, reduce waste, and use fewer packs for quicker conditioning operations.
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ArticleCost parity between European recyclers and virgin production to take ‘decades’
According to Bain & Company, European chemical recycling could take up to 30 years and €400 billion in cumulative global capital to achieve cost parity with virgin material production.