Sustainable Packaging
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i2r launches aluminium tray that eliminates absorbent pads to improve recyclability
Innovative tray design integrates liquid retention into the packaging, reducing material use and supporting circular food packaging solutions.
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DePoly opens Swiss showcase plant to advance PET chemical recycling
New demonstration facility will validate depolymerization technology ahead of a planned 50,000-tonne commercial recycling plant.
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Jones Soda, Crayola unveil limited-edition packaging collaboration for back-to-school season
Thirty-year anniversary campaign leverages collectible packaging and nostalgic branding to drive retail engagement and seasonal sales.
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International Paper to close Texas packaging plant as network optimization continues
Carrollton South facility to cease operations by Q3 2026 while company expands strategic investments in modern packaging capacity.
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BZERO raises US$1.7M to scale compostable starch-based packaging materials
Spanish biomaterials startup expands production of home-compostable films as demand grows for sustainable alternatives to polyethylene packaging.
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UFlex secures patent for tamper-evident reclosable packaging for large-format bags
New flexible packaging technology combines tamper detection, barrier protection and reclosability for pet food, pharmaceuticals and industrial products.
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Amcor secures RecyClass certification for recycled content verification in flexible packaging
Third-party certification strengthens traceability of post-consumer recycled content as brands face growing pressure to substantiate sustainability claims.
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Lombardi installs Invicta i1 800 flexo press at All Pack Yemen for flexible packaging production
The installation comes as manufacturers across the Middle East continue to navigate supply chain disruptions and geopolitical instability affecting the region.
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India’s 60% rigid packaging recycling mandate targets rPET, rHDPE demand growth for PIBOs
The policy is also expected to encourage improvements in material traceability through mandatory QR code or barcode labelling for plastic packaging.
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APR’s new PCR certification across plastic packaging supply chain strengthens recycled content claims
The program expansion, which aligns with RecyClass’s Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification standard, allows businesses to validate recycled-content claims.