Quadpack has announced the expansion of its injection-moulding capabilities at its Kierspe manufacturing site in Germany to include the production of PET dip-in lip gloss bottles. The investment marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing strategy to localise production for the European market and strengthen its presence in the colour cosmetics …
Aptar Closures to Debut Next-Gen Tamper-Evident Sports Caps at Drinktec 2025
Aptar Closures is set to unveil a trio of next-generation sports beverage closures at Drinktec 2025, taking place September 15–19 in Munich. The company will showcase its new solutions—NexTE, Rocket, and Balance—at Hall C6, Stand C6-342, positioning them as a response to evolving industry demands in safety, consumer convenience, and recyclability. …
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Bain & Company Report: Sustainability and Digitalization Reshape Luxury Packaging
Bain & Company has released a new report, Luxury Packaging: Resolving the Tension Between Creativity and Impact, examining how luxury brands are adapting packaging strategies to meet sustainability demands while enhancing consumer engagement. The report, based on a survey of over 500 global luxury packaging experts, indicates that brands are adopting packaging as a key …
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Amcor and Mediacor Introduce 2‑Liter Recyclable Refill Pouch for Nana Products
Amcor and Slovenian manufacturer Mediacor have partnered to launch a 2‑liter spouted stand‑up pouch for liquid home and personal care products under the Nana brand. The pouch, which is designed for recyclability in Italy, Germany, and Austria, represents Nana’s first move into large‑format refill packaging. The new packaging, known as the AmPrima® 2‑Liter Refill Pouch, …
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Sun Chemical Launches Sustainable UV Offset Ink Series for Plastic Cups
Sun Chemical has introduced SunCure EcoPlast, a new press-ready dry UV offset ink range designed for decorating plastic cups with enhanced sustainability. The SunCure EcoPlast series offers a combination of high adhesion, fast curing speed, low migration, and post-consumer washability, enabling printed inks to be removed during recycling. This feature supports …
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Starlinger Sets Industry Precedent with First EFSA Approval Under Tougher EU PET Recycling Standards
EFSA’s Scientific Opinion validates Starlinger’s recoSTAR PET art system, raising the bar for food-grade recycled plastics under Regulation (EU) 2022/1616. Starlinger recycling technology has earned a landmark Positive Scientific Opinionfrom the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for its advanced recoSTAR PET art bottle-to-bottle recycling process. This is the first EFSA approval under the stricter Regulation (EU) 2022/1616, positioning Starlinger …
DS Smith Tecnicarton Introduces Corrugated Cardboard Trays for Automotive Packaging
DS Smith Tecnicarton, a unit of International Paper operating in Iberia, has developed corrugated cardboard trays designed to replace expanded polypropylene (EPP) packaging in the automotive sector. The 100% fibre-based trays aim to provide a single-use alternative for transporting heavy and bulky components, such as automotive headlights. The design includes a double-fingerprint die cut, enabling …
Amcor Supplies Recycled Polypropylene Packaging for Maison Guerlain’s Aqua Allegoria Hand Creams
Maison Guerlain’s recently launched Aqua Allegoria hand creams are now packaged using Amcor’s CleanStream® post-consumer recycled (PCR) polymer, the packaging supplier announced Tuesday. The new packaging integrates Amcor’s CleanStream® technology, which mechanically recycles household polypropylene (PP) waste into high-purity recycled plastic. This material meets requirements for contact-sensitive applications and is …
Amazon Scales Up Global Waste Diversion and Sustainable Packaging Initiatives
Amazon has reported notable progress in its sustainability strategy, diverting 85% of its operational waste from landfills in 2024—up from 84% the previous year. The development is part of the company’s broader climate commitments, including its pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. According to Amazon, 83% of its …
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Röhm Expands PMMA Recycling and Certified Supply for Sustainable Packaging
Röhm has taken several practical steps to improve the sustainability of PMMA used in packaging applications, focusing on recyclability and certified raw material sourcing. A key development is Röhm’s role in a newly formed Europe-wide PMMA recycling alliance. The network enables the collection, sorting, and recycling of PMMA waste—including post-consumer …
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