Bio-based

Xampla’s Plant Protein Microcapsules Spotlighted in Royal Society of Chemistry Journal

Research confirms Xampla's plant protein microcapsules protect oil-based active ingredients through digestion, releasing them in the small intestine.

May 23, 2025

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Recycling

CPGs Say On-Pack Labels are Ineffective at Communicating Recycling Instructions to Consumers

Packaging World surveys show CPGs are designing packaging for recyclability within existing infrastructure, but on-pack recycling guidelines have been ineffective for consumers. Upcoming updates to How2Recycle labels aim to address this issue.

May 22, 2025

Bio-based

Community Poll: Bio-based and Fiber Packaging

Learn what aspects of fiber packaging your peers value most.

May 20, 2025

Recycling

NEXTLOOPP Americas’ Inaugural Meeting Confirmed

NEXTLOOPP

The meeting will launch NEXTLOOP's initiative focused on creating a circular economy for post-consumer, food-grade polypropylene packaging in the region.

May 16, 2025

Reusable/Returnable

Stasher's Silicone Stretch Lids, Tetra Pak Develops Reusable Transport Crates, and Activist Skincare Utilizes Pouch Refills

ThePackHub

See a few examples of refillable and reusable packaging innovations from Stasher, Tetra Pak, and Activist Skincare from ThePackHub's Innovation Zone.

May 15, 2025

Recycling

Mars, Suppliers, & VCs Invoke Health & Safety While Pursuing Sustainability

Mars' material science lead Eric Klingenberg, packaging supplier Atlantic Packaging, and venture capital Safer Made weigh in on what’s next for materials, considerations for human health and safety, and paths to circularity at Rethinking Materials today.

May 14, 2025

Reusable/Returnable

Community Poll: The Potential of Reusable Packaging

Learn where your peers stand on reusable packaging's impact on a circular economy.

May 14, 2025

Recycling

Interview: Biffa's Roger Wright on Designing Packaging for Recyclability

Today at Rethink Materials, we sat down with Roger Wright. He has valuable advice for brands on their design for recyclability projects, given he's the Waste Strategy & Packaging manager at Biffa, the UK's largest Waste Management company.

May 14, 2025

Webinars

Defend Your Molding Operation: Strategies to Combat Rising Production Costs

Learn how brands are using advanced strategies and technologies to cut costs and boost efficiency—without compromising quality.

June 17, 2025

Sponsored By: Husky Technologies

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Bio-based

Live at Rethinking Materials: Mad Coffee's Compostable Pods Prove a Concept

Genecis Bioindustries launched its second consumer brand, Mad Coffee, in easy-to-open pods. The company engineers bacteria to make biodegradable PHA plastic that form the basis of these instant coffee pods. The material composition is PHA + PLA + BioPBS.

May 14, 2025

Bio-based

Live at Rethinking Materials: The Transition to Fiber-Based Packaging

As fiber-based packaging technologies advance, industry proponents say now is the time to replace plastic with recyclable, compostable alternatives—if policy, supply, and consumer clarity can keep pace. Is fiber the future of sustainable packaging?

May 13, 2025

Bio-based

Lignin Industries Raises €3.9 Million to Accelerate Commercialization and Scale-up Plans

Lignin Industries

The funding will advance the commercialization and scale-up of its patented bio-based thermoplastic, Renol.

May 13, 2025

Recycling

NOVA's Recycling Facility Earns Certification

Nova Chemicals

The certification verifies that its SYNDIGO brand recycled polyethylene is 100% post-consumer content and meets traceability standards.

May 13, 2025