Australian biotech pioneer Samsara Eco has officially opened its first commercial-scale plant in Jerrabomberra, regional Australia, marking a game-changing step forward in the fight against plastic waste. The new facility dramatically expands the company’s capacity to produce virgin-identical, low-carbon circular materials including recycled nylon 6,6 and polyester that can be used across apparel, packaging, and automotive industries.
In the fight against the global plastic pollution crisis, a novel contender has emerged: Morro — a suite of plant-based, plastic-free materials developed by Xampla that aim to replace today’s most polluting single-use plastics. With a foundation in groundbreaking scientific research and a bold ambition, Morro points the way to a future where packaging is sustainable, functional, and safe for people and planet alike. Xampla+2The NAT+2
With the PPWR coming into force in February 2025, the EU isn’t just rewriting rules for its internal market; it's effectively setting a new standard for sustainability, recyclability, and supply-chain practices worldwide. Because many manufacturers, exporters and brands from outside Europe serve EU consumers, or may aim to in future, the ripple effects extend far beyond Europe’s borders.
Storopack demonstrates how sustainability and perfect product protection go hand in hand with an innovative solution: RENATURE® 3D is a new protective packaging mainly made from plant starch. It is completely biodegradable in the home compost. RENATURE® 3D is produced in panel form, from which customized, geometric transport packaging can be designed. Manufacturers and retailers thus provide perfect protection for products in the shipping carton as RENATURE® 3D boasts the same protective properties as EPS.
The extrusion world faces specific technical challenges, such as long and complex messages and lines with different mechanical configurations, where swapping markers can generate errors if settings are managed manually. Precise coding is essential to ensure quality, regulatory compliance, and consistency.
The global landscape is moving decisively towards a model where performance and environmental responsibility are inseparable. While effective material protection remains essential, industry leaders now recognize that true value lies in solutions that embrace the entire product lifecycle.
“We’re delighted to see our sustainability efforts recognised on an international stage, and even more excited to keep pushing boundaries for a greener future.”
Leeds-based Fenton Packaging Solutions has been awarded National Gold in the prestigious International Green Apple Environment Awards for Paper & Packaging: Innovation.
The Spanish Federation of Wood Packaging and its Components (FEDEMCO) has taken another step forward in innovation with its digital passport for wooden packaging. Accessible via a unique QR code on each box, this tool allows immediate access to key information on traceability, sustainability, recyclability, food safety and certifications such as ECOWOOX®, GROW®, and others such as FSC or PEFC.
