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Food In Deposit Jars

In an effort to reduce the use of plastic, Kaufland is offering food in deposit jars for the first time. For
the time being, this offer is a test in ten stores.

Less Recycling Share for More Production

Finnish toilet paper manufacturer Metsä Tissue is looking for alternatives to make its own production economically and environmentally sustainable. In doing so, the group is relying on virgin pulp instead of recycled paper to reduce costs. Recycled paper makes more sense for packaging than for sanitary papers, the company says.

Big Goals, Small Successes?

When it comes to environmentally friendly packaging, brand manufacturers have ambitious goals and ambitious sustainability strategies. But there is still a long way to go. The EU is increasing the pressure and wants to present an updated packaging directive. This could oblige companies to use recyclates in packaging.

Coca Cola’s First Real Talk Discusses Ways to Improve Recycling

Packaging is part of everyday life. Carelessly discarded, it becomes a problem for people and the environment. Therefore, the goal of a comprehensive circular economy with high-quality material recycling requires further efforts. Representatives from society, business, and politics discussed what these efforts could look like at the first Coca-Cola Real Talk in Berlin.

Protection for Wounds

Nivea manufacturer Beiersdorf has implemented the biggest brand relaunch in the history of its healthcare brands: The Hansaplast, Elastoplast and Curitas plaster brands have renewed their products and packaging.

New Detergent in Paper Packaging

Plant-based laundry detergents packaged virtually without plastic. Starting in April, Henkel is launching the new “Love Nature Wash Bars”, a product that complements the Group’s sustainability line. In selected stores, the detergent is also refillable.

Lush Buys Back Packaging

International cosmetics brand Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics is introducing its new recycling program to the German market.

PepsiCo and WWF Cooperate

More than one billion PepsiCo products are consumed worldwide every day. That means the company has a big responsibility when it comes to sustainable packaging. PepsiCo is now supporting the animal and nature conservation organization WWF as part of its sustainability strategy.

Ricola Candies in Sustainable Cans

German tinplate manufacturer Thyssenkrupp Rasselstein is joining forces with Swiss companies Hoffmann Neopac and Ricola to launch the world’s first food can made from CO2-reduced packaging steel in March.

Mymuesli Relies on Packaging System from Sparck Technologies

Sparck Technologies has installed its new CVP Everest automated 3D packaging system in Germany for the first time: Mymuesli has recently become a customer of the sustainable solution for the production of customized shipping cartons .

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IFFA: Packaging of the Future Is Environmentally Friendly, Safe and Durable

Food packaging for sausage and meat products must meet a wide range of requirements. Product protection and shelf life are paramount. Changing consumer behavior has contributed to a focus on sustainable products in packaging as well. Additional pressure is exerted by stricter legal requirements. Innovations are therefore aimed at reducing material use, recyclability, and packaging made from renewable raw materials. These can be seen at IFFA from May 14 to 19, 2022, in Frankfurt.