Gender inequality in packaging: Laxmi Adrianna Haigh discusses restraints amid industry “feminization”
22 Mar 2023 --- Feminization is increasing in the packaging industry with more women stepping into technical roles, but gaps still remain regarding women’s treatment, says Laxmi Adrianna Haigh, the editorial lead at Circle Economy.In this... Read More
Australian innovators use mushrooms to transform waste plastic into recyclables
22 Mar 2023 --- Sustainability Victoria, Fungi Solutions and No More Butts are partnering to train mushrooms to eat discarded cigarette butts to turn leftover plastic into new recyclable products. The organizations are located in Australia,... Read More
IFE Manufacturing 2023: Berlin Packaging showcases carbon-neutral spirit bottles
22 Mar 2023 --- Berlin Packaging is highlighting its carbon-neutral spirit bottles at the International Food & Drink Event (IFE) Manufacturing this week in London (March 20-22). PackagingInsights spoke with Mark Crumpton, a specialist for the... Read More
Indian government accused of “rampantly violating” waste management rules as mass landfill fire engulfs Kerala
21 Mar 2023 --- The fire in Brahmapuram garbage dump in Kerala, India, lays bare the country’s ineffectual waste management systems. According to reports, the massive fire that lasted for nearly two weeks resulted from thick layers of dry... Read More
Packaging Focus : Soft drinks innovation
Product launches in the soft drink category have a stable growth path. Juices and nectars, carbonated beverages, and iced tea were the most launched soft drink subcategories in 2022. Meanwhile, Recyclable material has been featured in 63% of soft drink product launches as beverage brands turn to... More
Analysis Feature Beauty & personal care pack innovation
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TOP 5 PACKAGING MATERIALS AS A PERCENTAGE (%) OF BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE PRODUCT LAUNCHES TRACKED (GLOBAL, 2021/Q4 – 2022/Q3)