Greiner Packaging and Constantia Flexibles have collaborated to launch a fully home compostable coffee capsule solution. Greiner Packaging produces the capsule body, while Constantia Flexibles provides the lid, EcoPressoLid. This development offers a sustainable option for coffee suppliers prioritizing convenience and environmental responsibility. The capsule body, created by Greiner Packaging, maintains coffee freshness …
Gaia Biomaterials introduces advanced compostable drinking straw material
Gaia Biomaterials, a Swedish bioplastics company, has announced the development of a new compostable drinking straw material designed to address longstanding consumer concerns. The innovative material, derived from the company’s limestone-based Biodolomer, promises stability, rigidity, and heat resistance, making it suitable for a wide range of beverages, including hot drinks like Irish Coffee and …
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Detpak expands Eco-Products® range to South East Asia and Middle East
Detpak, a South Australian packaging solutions company, has announced the expansion of its Eco-Products range into South East Asia and the Middle East. Previously available only in Australia and New Zealand, this range includes compostable, no-added PFAS sugarcane food service packaging, such as plates, bowls, and containers. This expansion represents the largest introduction …
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Middle East forges sustainable path in packaging on heels of World Environment Day
As Dubai Municipality announced a comprehensive ban on all single-use bags, including plastic and paper variants, effective June 1st, the world celebrated World Environment Day on June 5th. Dubai Municipality’s move marked a significant milestone in its sustainability journey. This move aligns with the broader mission to curb non-biodegradable single-use plastic waste and …
Chespa introduces high-quality compostable packaging with Asahi Photoproducts and Esko
Chespa, a Poland-based company with operations across Eastern Europe, has collaborated with Asahi Photoproducts and Esko to introduce high-quality, compostable packaging for food products. This innovative packaging solution is printed with Chespa’s plant-based inks, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic packaging. Samples of the packaging will be available for viewing at Asahi’s stand …
GAIA Biomaterials’ Biodolomer receives US Compostability certification
GAIA Biomaterials’ Biodolomer, a limestone-based bioplastic, has achieved compostability certification from the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) in the USA, adding to its existing European certification by TÜV Austria. CEO Peter Stenström emphasized the significance of this achievement: “Now we can show brands and customers that Biodolomer is certified by the two most respected …
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Metsä Board achieves Home Compostability Certification for paperboards
Metsä Board, a part of Metsä Group, has announced the achievement of home compostability certification for all its white kraftliners and folding boxboards, excluding PE-coated grades. The certification, issued by DIN CERTCO, is based on compliance with standard NF T 51-800. Helena Moring-Vepsäläinen, Product Safety Manager at Metsä Board, highlighted the significance of …
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Ferrero Rocher Unleashes Sustainable Packaging Initiative
Ferrero Rocher has embarked on a journey of eco-conscious packaging since 2019, expanding to the rollout with the 24-piece gift box in 2023. This heralds a momentous breakthrough, as the celebrated chocolatier undertakes a steadfast commitment to render all its packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Crafted from polypropylene (PP), the eco-designed boxes are a …
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IFFCO Group partners with Tetra Pak
In a strategic step towards long-term sustainable production and packaging in Saudi Arabia, IFFCO Group, a multinational FMCG group based in the UAE, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tetra Pak, a global leader in food processing and packaging solutions. This collaboration is part of IFFCO’s strategic plans centered around Environmental, …
Coveris unveils new recyclable MonoFlex Thermoform packaging
Coveris, a leading packaging solutions provider, has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in thermoforming film packaging—MonoFlex Thermoform. This recyclable solution offers a sustainable alternative to the non-recyclable materials typically used in the food packaging sector. Developed from high-performance monomaterials, MonoFlex Thermoform marks a shift from non-recyclable, mixed-material thermoforming substrates, contributing to a substantial reduction …
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