Germany’s aluminium industry has been seeing significant strides in both growth and innovation, with a new initiative aiming to take it even further. Aluminium Deutschland, IG Metall, and IGBCE, along with five German federal states and various social partners, have launched the German Aluminium Alliance. This alliance focuses on advancing the country’s aluminium sector towards…
On September 10, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that Keurig Dr. Pepper had been charged with a $ 1.5 million fine for making misleading statements regarding the recyclability of its widely used K-Cup coffee pods. K-Cup Testing and Environmental Claims Keurig had set a goal to make all its K-Cup…
In a recently published article by Sustainable Packaging Europe, Josh Pitman, Managing Director of Priory Direct calls out UK retailers and suppliers that label soft plastic packaging as “recyclable” for greenwashing, due to the country’s limited recycling infrastructure. He argues that these labels are misleading and contribute to environmental harm, as the UK’s infrastructure can…
The first European Flexpack Summit is scheduled to take place in early 2025. Organized by Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE), this event will bring together key players in the flexible packaging industry to discuss global market developments, trends, sustainability, and European legislation. Event and Activities The European Flexpack Summit will be hosted at the Torre…
In a groundbreaking collaboration, industry giants BASF, UBE, Envalior, DOMO Chemicals, and Grupa Azoty ATT Polymers have established the non-profit Advanced Packaging Association (APA). Launched in 2023, the APA aims to advance the use of polyamide-based packaging, showcasing its high-performance capabilities and promoting fact-based sustainability assessments for flexible materials. Highlighting Polyamide’s Sustainable Benefits The…
In a recent press release, Finnish producer Neste, a leader in renewable solutions, has announced its partnership with Lotte Chemical, a prominent South Korean chemical company. Together, they aim at revolutionizing the manufacturing market by replacing conventional fossil resources with renewable raw materials, for the production of chemicals and plastics. The Partnership This collaborative…