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The White Company and Canopy partner to eliminate endangered forest fibers from packaging
The White Company, a UK-based retailer for homeware, clothing, and fragrances, has joined forces with Canopy, an NGO dedicated to protecting forests, species, and climate, to keep ancient and...
Microplastics concerns drive calls for safer plastic packaging design
A white paper released by experts at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Business School, Australia, underscores the business risks of failing to respond to scientific evidence and consumer...
Nestlé Malaysia scales circular packaging to cut emissions
Nestlé Malaysia is working toward halving emissions by 2030 and achieving net zero by 2050. The reduction is driven by initiatives across its operations and value chain, including circular packaging...
Mycelium composites outperform EPS in protective packaging tests
Scientists have developed mycelium-based composites (MBCs) using fungal strains and lignocellulosic waste materials, introducing a biodegradable alternative to synthetic protective packaging...
Handtmann introduces vacuum filling machine to advance food processing
Handtmann has expanded its portfolio with the VF 850 S vacuum filling machine for the processing and portioning of viscous food products. The solution is developed for delicate products at high...
Household refill packs go mainstream as convenience drives adoption
Refill systems are transitioning from a niche packaging choice to a household standard, as environmental regulations tighten and economic pressures shift consumer habits. Packaging Insights speaks to...
Alliance to End Plastic Waste: Advanced mechanical recycling needs EPR & investment to scale circularity
Advanced mechanical recycling can process post-consumer household flexible packaging into high-quality recyclates. However, scaling requires systemic enablers, such as robust EPR schemes, mandated...
Canadians embrace single-use plastic bans as reusable bag use climbs
A new poll from Research Co, a Canadian public opinion firm, indicates that most Canadians support the federal government’s decision to ban the manufacture, import, and sale of single-use plastic...
