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Markets - Circular Economy
Reusable packaging, requirements and trends to comply with sustainability legislation
In recent years, sustainability in the field of packaging has become a fundamental pillar in the environmental policies of the European Union, especially after the recent approval of Regulation 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste. ( Read more... )

Markets - Food
From sustainability to safety: the role of food assessment in recycled materials
It is because of this growing concern for sustainability that, as a consequence, the use of recycled materials for the manufacture of new materials in various industries, including the food industry, has become imperative. ( Read more... )

Markets - Circular Economy
Collaboration, Innovation and Getting the Basics Right in Packaging Recycling
The Confederation of Paper Industries’ Dimitra Rappou discusses the technical and regulatory challenges shaping the growing paper-based packaging industry. ( Read more... )

Markets - Logistics
Drones that fly – and packaging that gets them safely to their destination!
The delivery of tomorrow is faster, smarter and completely autonomous! Amazon Prime Air relies on the use of drones, but without the perfect packaging, the concept won’t fly. That's why the company is working with CP Cases Ltd. ( Read more... )

Markets - Logistics
How to evaluate and optimize the packaging of your products
Economic dynamism, communications and changes in consumption have led to a boom in international trade operations. ( Read more... )

Markets - Circular Economy
The role of packaging materials in a circular future
In November 2024, I participated in the last Empack Madrid trade show, giving a talk on the materials of the future. My talk was inspired by the book "Materials and Sustainability - Building a Circular Future", of which I am the co-author, published last year. ( Read more... )

Markets - Circular Economy
Researchers create an AI model that facilitates the development of a new biodegradable plastic
Plastic is durable, versatile and economical to produce. Unfortunately, it is also often harmful to the environment. A team of talented researchers, led by Milad Golkaram, nominated for TNO's Young Excellent Researcher Award 2024, has created an AI model that makes it much easier to develop a new biodegradable plastic. ( Read more... )

Markets - Pharmacy and Parapharmacy
The Keys to Circularity in Pharmaceutical Packaging
The pharmaceutical industry faces the challenge of ensuring that its products are safe and effective, while minimizing their environmental impact ( Read more... )

Markets - Pharmacy and Parapharmacy
Grafica Atestina Srl sees 35% pharma packaging productivity boost with BOBST technology
Primarily focused on straight-line boxes, crash-lock bottom boxes, cases and instructional leaflet production, Grafica Atestina's commitment to innovation and service, coupled with a forward-thinking approach, have positioned it as a preferred partner for pharmaceutical customers seeking excellence in packaging design and production. ( Read more... )

Markets - Circular Economy
True circular economy: yoghurt cup to yoghurt cup. No downcycling.
INEOS Styrolution announces first yoghurt cup in supermarket containing mechanical recycling of polystyrene at food contact quality. ( Read more... )
