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Three scientific studies break stereotypes on reusable packaging

16 June 2022
Circular Economy, Recyclability, Resource Efficiency

It is now scientifically proven that reuse should be considered on a case-by-case basis as it is not always the best environmental option. A peer-reviewed study shows that reusable packaging…Read more →

Metsä Board among the best of the best in EcoVadis 2022 rating

16 June 2022
Events

Metsä Board, the leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards and part of Metsä Group, has, once again, been awarded the Platinum level rating by EcoVadis for the company’s…Read more →

Smurfit Kappa invests over USD23 million in a more sustainable future in Mexico

9 June 2022
Circular Economy, Events

Smurfit Kappa has invested USD23.5 million to upgrade its Nuevo Laredo sheet plant in Mexico to become a fully integrated corrugated plant. The investment includes a state-of-the-art corrugator and extension…Read more →

Smurfit Kappa takes home 13 WorldStar Awards for its sustainable and innovative packaging

20 January 2022
Events, Recyclability

Innovative solutions including groundbreaking corrugated packaging for the transportation of fresh fish, a paper-based ceiling luminaire that replaces metal and plastic fittings and a space-saving, easy-to-assemble packaging solution for confectionery…Read more →

Simplified LCA Calculator available for free with BOTTA Packaging

15 December 2021
Circular Economy

BOTTA Packaging, Italy, is launching a free and simple online LCA tool to encourage more companies to use Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) as part of their wider sustainability programmes. Their…Read more →

Benefits of International Paper’s eBos Include Cost Savings, Reduced Product Damage, Optimized Unboxing Experience

9 December 2021
Circular Economy

International Paper Company’s eCommerce Box Optimization Service, more commonly known as eBos™, provides numerous benefits to customers who ship a variable mix of products via small parcel carriers. This intelligent…Read more →

BOBST’s SPEEDPACK helps BOURQUIN to achieve the next stage of its evolution

16 November 2021
Machinery

BOURQUIN is a business that has successfully evolved continually and consistently with the times. The Swiss-based company began life as a straw husk manufacturer in the 19th century, before starting…Read more →

Cullen boosts converting power with new folder-gluer duo from BOBST

14 September 2021
Machinery

Scotland's largest independent corrugated packaging manufacturer, Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging, has extended its product portfolio and increased capacity and production reliability after investing in two BOBST EXPERTFOLD 165 folder-gluers. Celebrating its…Read more →

Innovative corrugated face mask bin wins a ScanStar 2021

2 September 2021
Circular Economy, Resource Efficiency

An innovative corrugated bin for face masks by Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has been awarded a ScanStar in a Nordic packaging design competition organised by the Scandinavian Packaging…Read more →

Progroup corrugated sheetfeeder plant in Ellesmere Port sets world record

16 July 2021
Machinery, Resource Efficiency

Progroup, which is based in Landau in der Pfalz (Germany), is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of containerboard and corrugated board. Since 2019, the family-run company has operated its PW12…Read more →

Henkel debuts safer, higher performance corrugating additives at SuperCorr Expo 2021

15 July 2021
Events, Resource Efficiency

As the industry emerges from the restrictions of the pandemic, SuperCorr Expo, held in Orlando, Florida from August 9-12, will be one of the first, major in-person events for the…Read more →