SIG to increase fiber in aseptic cartons
SIG, the Switzerland-based provider of aseptic cartons, bag-in-box, and spouted pouches, is to raise the proportion of fiber in its aseptic carton structure. The...
Groundwater depletion could triple in India
University of Michigan-led study finds that farmers in India have adapted to warming temperatures by intensifying the withdrawal of groundwater used for irrigation. If...
PepsiCo to eliminate plastic rings on multipacks
As part of its sustainable packaging journey to ensure packaging never becomes waste, PepsiCo has become the first beverage company to commit to a...
Testronix launches vacuum leak tester
Testronix Instruments, a provider of test and measurement solutions, recently launched a next-generation technology vacuum leak tester to detect leaks in containers. Equipped with...
Braskem and SCGC’s bio-based ethylene project in Thailand
Braskem, a global biopolymer producer, and SCG Chemicals or SCGC, petrochemical company in Thailand and Southeast Asia, have signed a joint venture agreement to...
Neste, Suntory, Eneos, Mistubishi’s bio-based PET bottle
A collaboration between Neste, Suntory, Eneos, and Mitsubishi Corporation expects to facilitate the production of PET resin from ‘renewable’ Neste RE feedstock, set to...
Could this be wrapped in paper?
It’s no surprise in the context of rising energy costs, environmental worries, and sustainability concerns – pulp and paper-based packaging are being hyped. Numerous...
Rhodius expands with third canning line from KHS
The beverage can has something of a tradition in the Brohl Valley in Germany’s state of Rhineland-Palatinate. This is where, back in 1977, Rhodius...
WHO’s action guide for healthier food at sports events
The World Health Organization (WHO) released a new action guide for sports event organizers, Healthier food and healthier food environments at sports events. The publication,...
Interpack 2023 Review Part 2 – the power of partnerships in challenging times
The massive Interpack show took place in early May in Düsseldorf Germany. In the six-year gap since the last edition, packaging sustainability has become...
