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Novolex Scores Gold at FPA Awards and Secures BPI Certification for Groundbreaking Compostable Butter Wrap

Novolex has captured both industry acclaim and environmental recognition with its innovative compostable butter wrap, earning the prestigious 2025 Gold Award for Sustainability from the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) and achieving compostability certification from the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI).

LyondellBasell Unveils Pro-fax EP649U: A Next-Gen Polypropylene for Rigid Packaging with Sustainable Options

LyondellBasell (LYB), a global leader in the chemical industry, has introduced Pro-fax EP649U, a cutting-edge polypropylene impact copolymer tailored for the demanding needs of the rigid packaging sector. Designed specifically for thin-walled injection molding, this advanced material is set to elevate food packaging performance while supporting the industry's growing sustainability goals.

WRAP and IFWC Launch WRAP EU to Drive Circular Living Across Europe

In a major step toward a more sustainable future, global environmental action NGO WRAP has partnered with the International Food Waste Coalition (IFWC) to launch WRAP EU, a dedicated initiative aimed at tackling food waste, sustainable fashion, and plastic pollution across the European Union.

Creative technology studio Appetite Creative today announced the launch of a brand-new book, ‘Connected Packaging: The Game-Changing Marketing Tool’ authored by its Managing Director, Jenny Stanley. A pioneer in the connected packaging industry, Stanley’s comprehensive guide offers fresh perspectives on this rapidly evolving field.

Boots Expands Blister Pack Recycling Scheme Nationwide, Rewarding Customers for Sustainability

In response to overwhelming customer demand, Boots has rolled out its innovative blister pack recycling scheme to more than 800 stores across the UK, making it easier than ever for customers to recycle empty medicine and vitamin packaging while earning rewards.

Okanagan Specialty Fruits, marketer of Arctic apples, has updated its packaging featuring bright colors. The company has also added a new mascot, Artie, to help highlight the science use in Arctic apples.

Okanagan Specialty Fruits has redesigned its Arctic apple 2-ounce packing, which features vibrant colors and a new mascot, Artie.

At Billerud we embed sustainability in everything we do and when developing new high performing packaging materials, we know we have a joint interest with converters and brand owners to replace plastics with fossil-free materials. While ConFlex HeatSeal has already been successfully introduced in the bedding segment by a major Swedish furniture brand, its potential extends far beyond into further applications in industrial and hygiene packaging.

Slice Design were tasked with redesigning the packaging for Pure Maple, a British Canadian brand dedicated to bringing 100% pure Canadian maple syrup to the UK. Founded by Canadian expats who were surprised by the lack of authentic maple syrup in the UK market, Pure Maple was created to share the rich, pure taste they grew up with. Now with its newly certified organic status, Pure Maple continues to offer a syrup that is 100% pure, sustainably sourced, and produced in Canada, ensuring an authentic flavour with every drop.

In 2019, Faerch launched Evolve by Faerch for the Ready Meals market, a recipe that allows for up to 70% post-consumer recycled content, including mixed colour “jazz” bottle flakes. Building on this successful market positioning, Faerch has continued to elevate its ambitions. With the recent expansion of its Cirrec recycling facility, Faerch will, starting January 1, 2025, introduce a minimum of 40% Tray rPET in CPET trays for chilled ready meals, while retaining the same CPET properties.

Auto components major Motherson on Friday said it has entered into a joint venture with Japan's Sanko, a player in material handling sector to provide sustainable packaging solutions in India and Europe.

The joint venture (JV) will contribute to greater efficiencies in material handling with cost reduction in overall logistics spending, Motherson said in a statement.

This partnership with Sanko is a strategic, synergistic diversification for the group, Motherson Chairman Vivek Chaand Sehgal said.