Emirates Biotech has joined the European Circle consortium, which aims to demonstrate a biorefinery converting food waste into bio-based chemicals, including polylactic acid (PLA). The company is responsible for the lactic acid polymerisation stage.
Amcor has received UN certification for 5.5 l and 5.8 l industrial containers with 50% post-consumer recycled plastic, manufactured at its Pamplona plant. The solution supports safe packaging of hazardous substances and compliance with EU regulatory requirements.
At Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Poly-clip System will present clip-based packaging systems as an efficient, scalable and more resource-saving alternative to traditional packaging formats for multiple industries, from food to industrial applications.
At interpack in Düsseldorf, the KHS Group will present integrated solutions from packaging to complete lines, including the Innopack Kisters Advanced machine with the new resource-saving BottleClip cardboard handle and the innovative PET bottles KHS Supreme and KHS Premium Lite.
Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf will showcase a wide range of packaging solutions for the non-food sector, with a strong focus on plastic reduction, materials engineering, automation and recycling. Manufacturers will present both new packaging concepts and machinery technologies.
Husky's HyCAP SecuRE+ technology enables the use of PET caps for PET bottles, simplifying the material composition of beverage packaging and improving its recyclability, without the need to modify bottle design.
Finat has completed a series of four workshops dedicated to developing a harmonised methodology for Product Carbon Footprint calculation for self-adhesive laminates and printed labels. Nearly 90 representatives from around 70 companies across the value chain took part.
RecyClass has published new testing protocols and the first sector-specific design for recycling guidelines for the automotive and EEE sectors, covering vehicles, fridges, temperature exchange equipment, small appliances and ICT products.
Kraiburg TPE has received the EcoVadis Gold medal for sustainability for the second time in a row, covering all of the company’s sites worldwide. The company improved its results in all four assessment areas and ranks among the top 2% of rated companies.
The German institute SKZ is expanding its portfolio with a permanent consulting model for plastics industry companies, focusing on sustainability reporting, EU regulations and preparing businesses for upcoming market requirements.
Sidel is launching the Swing Evo tunnel pasteurizer, based on a modular design and counter-current media flow, engineered to reduce energy and water consumption while maintaining pasteurization parameters for beer in glass bottles and cans.
At Metpack 2026, Henkel Adhesive Technologies will present digital process control systems and new materials for can manufacturing, aimed at increasing line efficiency, safety and sustainability in the metal packaging sector.
