Easter recycling: DS Smith research reveals UK consumer confusion causing mass holiday waste
19 Mar 2024 --- Research released yesterday by DS Smith found that although the majority (69%) of British citizens believe Easter eggs are excessively packaged, they plan to buy an estimated 156 million this year. Britons spend over £415... Read More
Paper coating biomaterial from wastewater sludge a cost-effective alternative, finds study
19 Mar 2024 --- Researchers have unveiled what they say is a cost-effective and sustainable method for paper coating derived from anaerobic granular sludge. The technique, outlined in a peer-reviewed Environmental Science and Ecotechnology... Read More
Global Recycling Day: Nestlé boasts improved packaging design and waste management investments
18 Mar 2024 --- Nestlé is using Global Recycling Day to promote its “vision that none of its packaging ends up in landfills or as litter.” The day, created by the Global Recycling Foundation, says recycling is “on the front... Read More
Britvic achieves multi-million canning capacity increase through line balancing optimization
19 Mar 2024 --- Manufacturing software provider Line View Solutions has “unlocked” £5.4 million (US$6.8 million) to develop increased capacity at Britvic’s factory in Rugby, UK, through line balancing optimization... Read More
Packaging Focus : Sustainability for fresh and processed food packaging
Innova Market Insights data indicates that European consumers purchase F&B products based on quality preservation and sustainability. Fresh food launches with sustainable packaging claims have gained ground in Europe with a 5% growth rate from October 2018 to September 2023. The leading... More
Analysis Feature Soft drinks innovation
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TOP FIVE PACKAGING MATERIALS AS A PERCENTAGE (%) OF SOFT DRINK LAUNCHES TRACKED (GLOBAL, 2023)