Packaging

Here you can read about innovative packaging solutions that combine sustainability, functionality and aesthetics. Learn how the plastics industry is breaking new ground to make packaging more environmentally friendly, efficient and adapted to the needs of modern society.

Cardboard box with protective packaging containing a bottle of olive oil; Copyright: Storopack

Packaging

12.11.2025

Towards new Packaging Solutions: Protective Material made from starch as a Sustainable Alternative

Part 3 of the series 'Focus on User Industries: Packaging'

Dark-skinned man in front of a yellow background surrounded by colorful plastic packaging “falling from the sky”; Copyright: envato

Packaging

30.09.2025

From Bioplastics to Reusable Packaging: What K 2025 has to offer the Packaging Industry

Part 2 of the series 'Focus on User Industries: Packaging'

Transparent cosmetic bottles filled with colorful liquids at the K trade fair; copyright: Messe Düsseldorf/ctillmann

Packaging

06.08.2025

Plastics in the Packaging Industry: More than just a protective cover

Part 1 of the series 'Focus on User Industries: Electronics'

PET bottles; Copyright: KHS

Packaging

14.07.2025

Factor 101: Setting new standards in Lightweight PET Bottles for still Water

KHS and Husky Technologies jointly develop one of the world’s lightest PET bottles – using 30% less material.

Image: Dr. Lee Choong Hoon and Bernd Reifenhäuser after signing the Memorandum of Understanding; Copyright: Reifenhäuser

Packaging

24.01.2025

LG Chem and Reifenhäuser Advance MDO-PE Film Technology

Collaboration to Develop Cost-Effective, Recyclable Packaging Solutions

Image: a bearded man sitting in fron of a table that says

Packaging

30.12.2024

Rendering packaging sustainability transparent with blockchain

Technology optimizes traceability of recyclates

Image: a clear plastics tray with a sign that says

Packaging

22.11.2024

Sustainable plastics for food packaging

Growing environmental awareness increases pressure on the packaging industry

Image: several blister strips with tablets; Copyright: Tatiana Mara

Packaging

21.08.2024

Making Blister Packaging More Sustainable

Young scientist Olivia Falconnier Williams shows how valuable raw materials can be used responsibly

Image: Close-up of someone pouring themselves a glass of wine; Copyright: LightFieldStudios

Packaging

17.07.2024

Sustainable Pleasure: Wine Bottle Made From rPET

PET wine bottle from ALPLA saves up to 50% CO2 compared to glass bottles

Image: Pouch made from 18 micrometer thin MDO-PE film from Reifenhäuser and BOBST at drupa 2024

Packaging

24.06.2024

The world's first 18 micrometer thin MDO PE film

Reifenhäuser & BOBST present new film at drupa 2024 that reduces material usage by 25%

Image: Cardboard box is wrapped in stretch film; Copyright: LightFieldStudios

Packaging

17.01.2024

Start-up develops sustainable stretch film

CAMM Solutions develops biodegradable stretch film that can be used in a variety of ways ...

Photo: Cutout of hands holding plastic package in supermarket; Copyright: drazenphoto

Packaging

20.10.2023

Sabic and Partners Introduce First In-Mold Labeling Solution with Certified Renewable Polymers for Food Packaging Containers

Image: Winners of the PackTheFuture Award at the awards ceremony at interpack 2023; Copyright: Messe Düsseldorf

Packaging

12.05.2023

PackTheFuture Award 2023: These are the winners!

Outstanding sustainable plastic packaging

Image: Numerous, predominantly white, plastic packages for household chemicals and detergents; Copyright: evgrafovasa

Packaging

04.05.2023

Better recycling of plastic packaging: New process extracts fragrances

Image: cutout of a confectionery factory employee wearing blue gloves. In front of him a sealing box with packaging film; Copyright: seventyfourimages

Packaging

03.10.2022

Innovative technology makes flexible packaging recyclable

Image: Female hand throws coffee cup into trash can; Copyright: svitlanah

Packaging

21.06.2022

SK chemicals realizes good takeout with Dodori Cup made from Ecozen

Image: Three stacks of empty paper cups ; Copyright: PantherMedia / akiyoko51

Packaging

24.03.2022

WorldStar Award 2022 for school milk packaging made from 100% rPET

Image: Salmon fillets from Bömlo are supplied in the world's first EPS fish box. ; Copyright: Peter Tubaas, Vestland Media

Packaging

07.03.2022

Fish in packaging made from chemically recycled plastic

Packaging

06.12.2021

Track and trace system as an answer to encourage reusable packaging

Further K-Mag articles

Integrated recycling and compounding plant from Coperion for plastics processing; Copyright: Coperion

Recycling

Bottle-to-bottle Recycling in India: Why Integrated Plants Are Now Making the Difference

Airbus A350 at an airport; Copyright: Max_Leitmeier-Schwarzbild

Mobility

Stratasys Accelerates Airbus Production with Additive Manufacturing

Upper bodies of a woman and a man holding their Fairphones against each other – sustainability in smartphones; Copyright: Fairphone

Plastics in Daily Life

7 Ways in Which the Fairphone Uses Plastics Sustainably

EU flags in front of European Commission building symbolising Circular Economy Act and EU plastics policy; Copyright: wirestock

Circular Economy

Plastics Europe Calls for Stronger Market Conditions in the EU Circular Economy Act

Two young women wearing safety goggles and high-visibility vests are working intently on an industrial robot. Copyright: stock.adobe.com

Young Talents

Training Programmes in the Plastics Industry: Your Entry into the Industry

Sofie Dannemann in an online interview; copyright: Messe Düsseldorf

Women in Plastics

Careers in Plastics Technology: Sofie Dannemann Encourages Young Women to Follow Their Path

Person in Tyvek® APX™ protective garment in industrial environment showcasing breathable chemical protective clothing; Copyright: DuPont

Plastics

DuPont Launches Tyvek® APX™: Advancing Breathable Chemical Protection for Workers

A woman and a man looking at plastic granules in different colours; Copyright: YuriArcursPeopleimages

Climate Protection

New EU Regulation on Microplastics: FAQ for Plastics Manufacturers

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