The University of Maine has been issued a patent for a process to create construction materials that are bound with cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) and offer increased durability and environmental friendliness.

Mondi, global leader in packaging and paper, has developed the world’s first sustainable polycoated kraft (PCK) paper release liner, which is being launched on a global scale.

The exclusive packaging is particularly suitable for heavy bulks in the sector and the possibility of customising the measurements allows it to be adapted to both European regulations and offshore platforms.

The Frugal bottle is made from predominantly recycled paperboard, and has a food-grade liner insert capable of holding both wine and spirits.

The upgrade is available for Fabio Perini converting lines, new and/or already installed

Appvion Operations, Inc., launches an industry leading antimicrobial coating technology for a variety of substrates called SafeShield™!

SPOKANE, Wash.-- Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE: CLW) today introduced ReMagine™, a folding carton paperboard brand with up to 30 percent post-consumer recycled fiber. Inspired by circular economy principles, ReMagine provides high definition print capability and superior converting performance.

Across all industries, consumers and B2B buyers are paying closer attention to where their products and packaging come from. 

Diageo, makers of Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff and Guinness, has today announced a new partnership with Pilot Lite that has created the world’s first ever 100% PET free paper-based spirits bottle, made entirely from sustainably sourced wood.

Smurfit Kappa’s Bag-in-Box packaging is perfectly suitable for sanitiser due to it being a hygienic, easy-to-use and flexible solution that is available in a range of sizes from 1.5 to 20 litres and is suitable both for end consumers or as a refill solution.

Creating renewable and innovative solutions at Stora Enso is a collaborative process where the company works with partners and innovative start-ups to boost the innovation process.

KINGSEY FALLS, QC, June 18, 2020 - Cascades (TSX: CAS), a leader in eco-friendly recycling, hygiene and packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its new range of Cascades Fresh packaging products for fruits and vegetables.

Metsä Board, a leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards and part of Metsä Group, and the Finnish start-up company Esbottle have been jointly developing an ecological and appealing paperboard flute cup concept that meets the need to reduce the use of plastic.

Madawaska, ME (June 10, 2020) – As market demand for fluorochemical-free, oil and grease resistant (OGR) food packaging substrates increases, Twin Rivers Paper Company advanced the category with the reformulation of its EcoBarrier product line.

Smurfit Kappa has launched an innovative and sustainable new pack which keeps frozen and chilled foods fresh throughout the supply chain.

Right from the first lockdown announcements in mid-March and in response to calls for proposal from the governments of Quebec and Canada, the Innofibre team brainstormed to propose quick solutions allowing the industry to solve problems of production to deal with COVID-19.

Paper-based material for body of easy to squeeze tube-shaped pouch further reduces plastic volume.

UPM Raflatac launches UPM Raflatac Forest Film PE™ to complement its range of sustainable film labeling solutions. The new PE film label takes UPM Raflatac forward in its quest for a smarter future beyond fossils, decreasing the use of fossil-based virgin raw materials in home and personal care labeling applications.

ES Natural™ (Environmentally Smart) uncoated recycled paperboard has made a return to the Greif paperboard line up. ES Natural™ is the ideal solution for folding cartons and other packaging applications where sustainable paperboard products in natural brown color are desired.

UPM Raflatac is proud to introduce the label industry’s first paper face material constructed from recycled label materials.