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Methane-based straws have lower environmental impact than paper, study finds
Methane-based straws have lower environmental impact than paper, study finds
A new study from Northeastern University, US, in collaboration with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution on Cape Cod, US, found that marketing claims on paper straws regarding circularity, sustainability, and persistence can be unsupported, while those from captured methane were shown to perform the best.The research team tested 13 drinking straws made from various materials, including paper, bioplastics, and oyster shell fillers to assess their circularity, sustainability, and persistence. The finding reveals that straw derived from captured methane, a potent GHG, had the least impact on the environment.
Material reduction cuts waste and drives innovation in packaging design
Material reduction cuts waste and drives innovation in packaging design
The shift to monomaterials and innovative packaging designs offers a solution to meeting evolving material regulations and consumer expectations. Reducing and simplifying packaging, such as lightweighting and banding, may alleviate the pressure that packaging brands and suppliers face.Packaging Insights speaks to industry players ATS-Tanner, Colpac, Sabert, DS Smith, and PakTech about the latest material reduction trends and how they’re incorporating them.
PreZero warns “whataboutism” stalls climate-responsible packaging innovation
PreZero warns “whataboutism” stalls climate-responsible packaging innovation
“Whataboutism” in the packaging industry can lead to a decline in consumer trust in brands by creating mixed messages and making adoption of sustainable solutions harder, according to Alexander Reitz, head of Consulting and Development at German recycling company, PreZero.Reitz tells Packaging Insights that whataboutism affects the adoption of environmentally sustainable packaging, warning it can “paralyze” innovation by casting doubt on new solutions.He offers solutions for packaging companies and designers to avoid the trap of whataboutism when marketing a new product.
The Future of Steel Drums: Building Sustainability Into Every Component
The Future of Steel Drums: Building Sustainability Into Every Component
From the steel body to the closures and linings, Greif offers a configurable solution that helps companies advance carbon reduction, chemical safety, and operational performance in one integrated package.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Greif.
RDM talks hitting PPWR targets via scalable innovation
RDM talks hitting PPWR targets via scalable innovation
Krzysztof Krajewski, chief innovation and sustainability officer at RDM Group, discusses how the company’s recycled fiber board and Ecopol’s biodegradable PVOH film combine into a recyclable high-barrier laminate, highlighting the role of scalable innovation in regulatory compliance, and predicting that consumer demand will influence the packaging industry’s future.
FachPack 2025 review: Cross-sector packaging and technology highlights
FachPack 2025 review: Cross-sector packaging and technology highlights
FachPack 2025 showcased the latest innovations in packaging, packaging technology, and packaging processes. Industry professionals met at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre in Germany to explore the latest packaging solutions for the food and feed, chemicals, pharma and medicine, cosmetics, retail trade, automotive, electronics, and logistics sectors. We look back at the key highlights.

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US reusables firm r.World reveals single-use landfill savings
US reusables firm r.World reveals single-use landfill savings
Reusable foodservice provider r.World has announced that it prevented 20 million single-use cups and foodware items from being landfilled since 2017. The company provides large venues, campuses, and corporations with reverse logistics and sanitizing solutions at its local “wash hubs.”“Eliminating 20 million single-use items is irrefutable proof reuse at scale is achievable, profitable, and impactful,” says Michael Martin, founder and CEO at r.World. “This milestone validates our belief that a better way to tackle waste is possible, one that’s environmentally responsible and economically viable.”
Smurfit Westrock creates recyclable packaging for Dermalux medical devices
Smurfit Westrock creates recyclable packaging for Dermalux medical devices
Smurfit Westrock Chesterfield has equipped Dermalux, a medical LED phototherapy device company, with a recyclable and reusable corrugated cardboard box for protection, eliminating the need for expanded polystyrene (EPS).  The box is made from Hexacomb, Smurfit Westrock’s paper-based cardboard sheet material. 
Greiner Packaging and air up unveil Click Bottle for flavorful hydration...
Greiner Packaging and air up unveil Click Bottle for flavorful hydration experience
Greiner Packaging and air up have unveiled the air up Click Bottle, an entirely Austria-manufactured product that aims to improve the hydration experience. Using scent-based pods, the water bottle creates a flavorful drinking experience, free from sugar, additives, and calories.The Click Bottle is designed for practicality, safety, and everyday use. It uses an EasyOpen mechanism where the integrated lid opens at the push of a button and stays attached to the bottle.
Flexible plastic packaging: Industry insiders talk regulation and...
Flexible plastic packaging: Industry insiders talk regulation and sustainability trends
Packaging producers are focusing on innovation in recyclable, circular, and compliant flexible plastic solutions to balance performance with environmental responsibility, as regulatory and consumer pressure grows.“Flexible packaging can be economical, versatile, durable, portable, and contribute to a smaller environmental footprint due to its light weight, as it contributes to reduced transportation and energy costs, lower GHG emissions, and greater efficiency throughout the supply chain,” Moira Stein, insights and strategy expert at US-based Berlin Packaging, tells Packaging Insights.
SIG provides alu-free aseptic cartons to South Korean dairy company
SIG provides alu-free aseptic cartons to South Korean dairy company
SIG has provided Seoul Dairy Cooperative (SDC) with aluminum-layer-free full barrier aseptic carton packs that are recognized as recyclable under South Korea’s recyclability grading system. SDC is said to be the first company in the country to launch products in full-barrier aseptic carton packaging material without an aluminum layer. The inclusion of an aluminum layer increases environmental impact and complicates the recycling process. Thus, SDC will offer organic white milk in SIG Terra Alu-free + Full barrier. This innovation, developed by SIG, provides the same full-barrier protection as standard aseptic cartons and the same shelf life of up to 12 months. 
Innova Market Insights announces F&B trends for 2026: Gut health, protein &...
Innova Market Insights announces F&B trends for 2026: Gut health, protein & stress relief

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Gut health, protein intake, and mental health support have emerged as key food and beverage industry drivers. Food Ingredients First spotlights Innova Market Insights’ top ten industry trends for 2026, as plant-based foods and functional beverages also gain traction.
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UK Packaging Pact drives refill and reuse systems as EPR...
The UK Packaging Pact, led by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), continues to push for reductions in single-use packaging and scaling refill and reuse systems across the country, as producers have received invoices for the base fees under Year 1 of the EPR scheme for packaging.Refill and reuse can be a lever, according to Sebastian Munden, chair at WRAP, since the same pack can be used multiple times, and EPR charges apply only when it first enters the market. 
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New York packaging bill: Over 100 corporations lobby...
A recent report from Beyond Plastics has revealed that in 2025, over 100 businesses lobbied to block the New York Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (PRRIA) in the US, reportedly outnumbering supporters of the bill by four to one. The report, “Follow the Money: The David vs. Goliath Battle to Pass the New York Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act,” claims that companies, including ExxonMobil, Dow, Shell, McDonald’s, and Coca-Cola, are lobbying in opposition to the PRRIA.
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EU ETS reforms: Industry concerns over costs,...
The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) aims to reduce member countries’ joint CO2 emissions by 55% by 2030 through the “polluter pays” principle, and reach climate neutrality by 2050. A joint position paper by industries, dubbed by the European Commission (EC) as “energy-intensitive” (EIIs), has outlined how the new rules would disadvantage EU businesses, including packaging manufacturers, and favor markets with less stringent environmental legislations.Some of the EII EU trade organizations behind the EIIs paper include the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic), Cepi (the European association representing the paper industry), Eurofer (a steel association), and the Glass Alliance Europe.

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Material reduction trends in F&B packagingOct2025

Innova Market Insights data shows a 13% increase in F&B launches with Reduced Material packaging claims between July 2020 to June 2025. Europe  accounted for the largest share (58%) of these launc...

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Sustainable household packaging trends Oct 2025

Innova Market Insights data indicates that consumers care about Household Packaging sustainability. Globally, 42% of consumers globally say it is essential that Household Packaging is recyclable. For one-third of consumers, refillable Household Packaging is the most important. Consumers also prioritize biodegradability, with 36% choosing this as the most important environmental claim.

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Trends in bakery packagingOct 2025

Innova Market Insights data shows that 39% of consumers globally say freshness is the aspect that most influences them when buying bread and bread products. Packaging plays a key role in this trend, supporting the increase in global Bakery launches. Recyclable was the leading sustainable claim for these launches, while the use of the Vegetable Ink claim is also increasing.

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RDM talks hitting PPWR targets via scalable innovation

Krzysztof Krajewski, chief innovation and sustainability officer at RDM Group, discusses how the company’s recycled fiber board and Ecopol’s biodegradable PVOH film combine into a recyclable high-barrier laminate, highlighting the role of scalable innovation in regulatory compliance, and...

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FachPack 2025: HP launches next-gen thermal inkjet tech
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FachPack 2025: Multivac boosts ready meal packaging operations
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