Researchers turn disposable cups into vitamin C health trackers
Scientists at the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) in the US have created an battery-free electronic sticker for drinking cups capable of detecting a person’s vitamin C levels using...
COP30: GAIA demands reuse-driven EPR to cut methane and support waste workers
At the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP30), which concluded on Friday in Belém, Brazil, the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) campaigned for the packaging and waste...
Just Eat Takeaway Austria adopts Xampla’s Morro-coated plant-based packaging
Lieferando, operated by parent company Just Eat Takeaway, has adopted Xampla’s Morro-coated packaging in Austria.The move follows Germany and the UK’s adoption of the plant protein-based packaging...
Industry moves to fiber-based solutions as recyclability and consumer demands rise
Regulations, technological innovations, and consumer preferences are propelling the fiber-based packaging industry. We speak to experts from Aicomp, ProAmpac, PulPac, Stora Enso, and the newly merged...
UK pEPR: Ecosurety talks navigating cost-saving and reporting strategies
The UK’s packaging EPR (pEPR) requires data reporting and non-compliance fees that are a challenge for many producers, large and small, according to Jon Brookes, Ecosurety’s partnerships...
International Paper to close two packaging facilities in the US
International Paper (IP) has announced the closing of its US packaging production sites in Compton, California, and Louisville, Kentucky. “Making the decision to close a facility is incredibly...
Sidel Mexico leverages growing demand for returnable PET and glass bottles
Packaging Insights speaks to Asencion Sanchez, account manager at Sidel Mexico, about beverage container material, reuse demands, and how these demands translate into Sidel’s Mexico operations. Sidel...
“Game-changing” connected packaging: Appetite Creative exec on QR leap and AI personalization
Appetite Creative has released an updated “Connected Packaging: The Game-Changing Marketing Tool” book by managing director Jenny Stanley. Packaging Insights discusses the book update with Stanley,...
