Article1 min read Mar 27, 2025Verified Study Shows That Metsä Board Paperboard can Reduce Carbon Footprint of Food Packaging by Over 60%According to a recent life cycle assessment conducted by Metsä Board, switching from white-lined chipboard (WLC) to Metsä Board’s folding boxboard can reduce the carbon footprint of food packaging by over 60%. The LCA study, which compared MetsäBoard Classic FBB to corresponding grades available in European markets, was verified by the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.
Article1 min read Mar 6, 2025American Packaging Advances Renewable and Bio Content PackagingAmerican Packaging Corporation (APC), a leader in flexible packaging solutions, is advancing renewable and bio-based packaging technologies. Sustainability expert, Jeff Travis, Manager of Innovation and Sustainability, publishes his white paper titled, "Material Options and Considerations for Utilizing Bio Content in Flexible Packaging Applications," guiding through the options and other considerations when incorporating renewable or bio-based content into flexible packaging.
Article1 min read Dec 19, 2024Ahlstrom Introduces Recyclable Fiber-Based Transparent Tape BackingAhlstrom has launched MasterTape® Cristal, a paper-based transparent tape backing to reduce plastic waste and promote a more sustainable future.
Article1 min read Sep 19, 2024ProCon Appoints Claudio Muñoz as Vice President of Innovation, Sales and MarketingProgressive Converting, Inc. (ProCon) is pleased to announce the appointment of Claudio Muñoz as the new Vice President of Innovation, Sales and Marketing. In his new role, Muñoz will join the senior leadership team and lead the growth and innovation strategies for ProCon's Vireo® coating business.
Article1 min read Sep 12, 2024Integrated Power Services Acquires Assets of ABB Industrial Services BusinessIntegrated Power Services (IPS), a North American leader in the servicing, engineering, and remanufacturing of electrical, mechanical, and power management systems, has finalized the acquisition of ABB’s Industrial Services business, effective August 31, 2024.
Article1 min read Aug 15, 2024DS Smith Launches Service for Businesses to Assess Recyclability of Their PackagingDS Smith announced the rollout of a service for businesses to evaluate the recyclability levels of their packaging, becoming the first integrated paper, packaging, and recycling company to do so. The service is designed to meet the growing sustainability demands of consumers and organizations while, crucially, addressing the ongoing changes in packaging legislation.
Article2 min read Aug 1, 2024DS Smith North America Launches New PackRight Workshops for Highly Collaborative Sustainable Packaging DesignDS Smith, a leading fiber-based packaging manufacturer, has launched PackRight 2.0, a hybrid collaboration experience. The new offering features interactive workshops to help businesses in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), e-commerce and other industries innovate and enhance the sustainability of their packaging using DS Smith’s proprietary Circular Design Metrics.
Article2 min read May 30, 2024Mondi and Meurer Wake Up Coffee Wrapping with New Paper SolutionMondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has created a new secondary paper packaging solution for wrapping bundles of food and drinks, replacing plastic shrink film that has been the industry standard.
