According to a survey commissioned by Pro Carton, the European association of carton board and cardboard manufacturers, conducted on 7,000 European citizens, Italian (54%) and British (50%) consumers acquired greater environmental awareness during the pandemic, compared to Spaniards, German...
The European paper sack and sack kraft paper industry has embarked on a journey to develop a pathway towards net zero. The current focus is on identifying the main contributors to the industry’s carbon footprint and key areas for...
Thanks to a partnership with Cartiere di Trevi, the only paper mill in Umbria active since 1960, Grafiche Paciotti is launching a paper with a very low environmental impact on the market, produced entirely from 100% processing waste. To...
Respect for the environment and ability to seize the new challenges launched by e-commerce. From these two levers are born the solutions dedicated to wine and beverage. Resistant and attractive products, but above all 100% recyclable and biodegradable Smurfit Kappa...
With new translucent paper Crystalcon, Sappi is adding another innovative product to its range of sustainable packaging papers. Used in combination with Sappi’s heat-sealable Seal Silk, the new paper delivers a recyclable, easy-to-implement packaging solution for a variety of...
Companies who wish to make the switch to sustainable paper packaging for their products often face difficulties finding the right paper for the job – with high protective barrier, tear resistance and sealability just some of the key considerations. ...
At latest edition of SMAU Napoli 2022 (December 15-16), Italian Printing Inks, better known as IPINKS, won the innovation award for presenting a printing ink that uses solvents from edible oil waste. A virtuous process carried out by...
The European kraft paper and paper sack industry has a long tradition of tracking and communicating its environmental footprint. Between 2007 and 2021, the carbon intensity of a single paper sack was reduced by 28%. This is the result...
On 18 October, the European Paper Bag Day will be celebrated for the fourth time with various activities throughout Europe. The annual action day was initiated by “The Paper Bag”, Europe’s leading kraft paper manufacturers and paper bag producers...
Despite many people self-isolating, consumers in Italy are still looking forward to celebrating Easter, with 97% of families saying they will buy Easter eggs this year, and seven in ten (70%) preferring to choose Easter eggs predominantly packaged in...