Article2 min read Nov 13, 2025McDonald’s Japan Scraps Paper StrawsMcDonald’s Japan has replaced its controversial paper straws with ‘strawless’ lids made from recycled PET, but consumers are still divided on the new solution’s practicality. Tim Sykes reflects on this demand for convenience, sometimes at the expense of sustainable progress, and what we can learn from getting the balance wrong.
Article1 min read Aug 21, 2025Genera Celebrates Completion of $340+ Million State-of-the-Art American Manufacturing FacilityGenera, the largest fully integrated manufacturer of sustainable molded fiber packaging in North America, announces the completion of the $340+ million expansion of its manufacturing facility located in Vonore, Tennessee. The milestone was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside local Monroe County officials.
Article1 min read Jan 9, 2025Paper Packaging Company Moves to U.S. with Eco-Friendly FocusThe Paper Packaging Company, a Nigerian sustainable packaging provider, has announced its expansion into the United States market in March 2025.
Article1 min read Oct 31, 2024Navigator Company Commissions New Moulded Fibre Manufacturing PlantNavigator Company has started up a new industrial plant producing moulded fibre for packaging. The company aims to become world pioneer in the production of moulded eucalyptus pulp packaging.
Article1 min read Oct 10, 2024Scilutions Unveils Automation Racks Made from Paper PulpScientific instrument manufacturer Scilutions has released 100% biodegradable and recyclable automation racks made from paper pulp. The Pulp Fixin AutoRacks were developed with Zenpack, the San Jose-based packaging design and manufacturing company.
Article1 min read Oct 3, 2024ANDRITZ to Offer Complete Dry Molded Fiber LinesInternational technology group ANDRITZ and PulPac AB, the Swedish pioneer in Dry Molded Fiber technology, have entered into a strategic partnership to serve the alternative packaging market with their complementary expertise.
