Huber+Suhner, the Swiss leader in electrical and optical connectivity, has announced a significant expansion of its green manufacturing initiative, successfully integrating sustainable packaging across 11 key product families.
In 2025, Emerald Packaging successfully replaced over one million pounds of virgin polyethylene with post-consumer recycled (PCR) material. This flexible packaging manufacturer emphasizes that this transition towards PCR aligns with the goals of its industry partners.
Cortec has broadened its range of barrier paper products with the launch of EcoBio Barrier Paper—a recyclable, repulpable, and biodegradable choice that aligns with circular economy principles in packaging.
Aimplas, the Plastics Technology Centre located in Spain, has unveiled the Upcycle project, which unites 19 partners from 12 countries with the goal of converting nonrecyclable plastic waste into recyclable and nonpersistent packaging materials.
Global chemicals company SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corp.), based in Saudi Arabia, has recently teamed up with Zuyderland Medical Center in the Netherlands to repurpose medical plastic scrap into innovative contact-sensitive packaging materials.
The UK Packaging Pact succeeds The UK Plastics Pact, building on seven years of collaboration and achievements. Its primary goal is to dismantle persistent system barriers, facilitate investment, and promote the large-scale adoption of circular packaging.