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At the pharmaceutical industry’s first trade fair of 2025, SÜDPACK MEDICA anticipates strong interest in its sustainable packaging solutions.

Mondi Group, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is proud to announce a three-year extension to its partnership with the UN World Food Programme (WFP), the world’s largest humanitarian organisation providing food assistance to those recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.   

Flexible packaging dominates India’s plastic waste problem, accounting for 73% of all plastic packaging across the food, personal care, and homecare sectors. However, its non-recyclable nature poses significant challenges. Huhtamaki India took a pivotal step by hosting the second edition of Think Circle at the Embassy of Finland in New Delhi, unveiling groundbreaking solutions for a circular economy.

The European Union’s Single-Use Plastics (SUP) Regulation has ignited a shift in the food packaging industry, encouraging the replacement of traditional fossil-based plastics with sustainable alternatives. In response, Walki Group has intensified its focus on developing biodegradable materials and has now entered into a strategic partnership with Lactips, a French startup specializing in industrial plastic-free natural polymers.

The company is offering 250ml ASSP bottles in the Indian state of Odisha.

The initiative, led by Coca-Cola's bottling partner Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, is part of the company's broader commitment to environmental responsibility and reducing its carbon footprint.

The new ASSP bottles are designed to be light, which contributes to a 36% reduction in emissions compared to traditional virgin PET packaging.

Bryt Energy, part of the Statkraft group, who are a leading international hydropower company and Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy, supplies British businesses with zero carbon, 100% renewable electricity*, sourced solely from solar, wind and hydro power.

UK Greetings has announced the launch of a paper tear strip for its roll wrap products with the aim of eliminating plastic shrink wrap in gift wrap applications.

The new solution, which is fully recyclable and plastic-free, was developed to integrate into existing roll wrap designs, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional gift wrapping products without compromising on consumer convenience.

The company has used Sonoco’s innovative, paper-bottom EnviroCan® for its new powdered product, helping it to stand out on the shelf against competitors.

At Sonoco, our mission is to revolutionise the packaging industry with innovative, more sustainable solutions that meet high standards of quality and functionality. Together, we can create a more sustainable future, one package at a time.”

Bernhard Straub
Senior Sales Manager, Sonoco Consumer Europe

A team of scientistsat the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed PBAT-based biodegradable packaging, revolutionising the market with eco-friendly alternatives that decompose within three months, leaving no harmful residue. Dr.K Veerabrahmam, Scientist, DRDO and his team at Advanced Systems Laboratory ofDRDO at Hyderabad developed biodegradable packaging products using PBAT, a biodegradable polymer derived from petroleum products or plant oils.

Frugalpac, a leader in sustainable packaging, unveiled its global 'Frugal Bottle Fill Good Collective' at Vin Expo Paris, supporting drinks brands in cutting bottle carbon emissions by 84%. The collective now includes 15 fillers across 12 countries, offering co-packing services for the revolutionary paper Frugal Bottle.