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Steel packaging achieves highest recycling rate on record

Steel for Packaging Europe has confirmed the highest ever EU recycling rate for steel packaging, bringing the steel packaging sector even closer to fully closing the material loop. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: Steel for packaging

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European plastics industry at cliff edge as competitiveness collapses

New figures published in Plastics the Fast Facts 2025 confirm the rapid and continuing decline in the competitiveness of European plastics manufacturing. New data shows dwindling market share, falling turnover and stalling circular transition. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: PlasticsEurope

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High-performance compostable solutions

Improving the functional properties of PLA bioplastic in the plastics industry ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: ITENE

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Beyond labels: why folding cartons are the natural next step for converters

Labelexpo has long been the bellwether for change in our industry. From the digital disruption of narrow web to the transformation of mid-web and flexible packaging; the show has always spotlighted where we’re headed. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: Labelexpo Europe

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Verified study shows that Metsä Board paperboard can reduce carbon footprint of food packaging by over 60%

According to recent life cycle assessment* conducted by Metsä Board, switching from white-lined chipboard (WLC) to Metsä Board’s folding boxboard can reduce the carbon footprint of food packaging by over 60%. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: Metsä Board

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The cost of living and climate change are consumer’s main concerns, reveals Pro Carton’s 2025 Consumer Survey

66% of Europeans now cite the cost of living as their primary concern, followed by climate change (62%). ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: Procarton

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Lactips responds to a need from packaging manufacturers and expands its range on its paper coating platform

Lactips, a French company producing 100% biobased natural polymers that are water-soluble and biodegradable in various environment, is expanding its paper coating range. The new CareTips PFP344MAX sealant grade meets a market need for a more economical, durable and high-performance alternative. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: Lactips

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Innovation in the service of the Packaging Regulation: How to turn the challenge into a competitive advantage

Innovation is positioned as a fundamental pillar for companies to adapt to the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, which seeks to drive the harmonisation of environmental targets in Europe ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: ITENE

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FEFCO welcomes adoption of Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

FEFCO, the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers, welcomes the adoption of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which aims to reduce the environmental impacts of packaging waste while improving the functioning of the internal market. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: FEFCO

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Advances in the creation of fibre-based packaging during the first year of the REDYSIGN Project

The project, funded by CBE JU and coordinated by Tecnalia, has completed its first year, achieving significant milestones. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: Redysign