Material Innovation

Tetra Pak launches industry-first 1-litre aseptic carton with a paper-based barrier

Oct 1, 2026

A paper-based barrier replaces the traditional aluminium layer in aseptic cartons, cutting the carbon footprint by up to 50% (Carbon Trust verified) while keeping shelf life comparable to conventional packaging.

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Sustainable Packaging

Smurfit Westrock unveils new sustainable packaging at The Brazil Conference & Expo

Oct 3, 2026

New auto-erectable boxes and a 600 kg octagonal bin for lemons cut CO₂ emissions by over 180 tonnes a year while reducing plastic and adhesive waste.

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Industry Investment

Tetra Pak invests €60 million in a paper-based barrier pilot plant

Sep 30, 2026

The pilot line accelerates development of aseptic packaging that replaces aluminium foil with a paper barrier, raising renewable content and cutting the carbon footprint by up to 43%.

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Recycled Materials

Releaf Paper and RDM Group reveal recycled board made from fallen leaves

Sep 24, 2026

ESKA Leaf is a recycled solid board made from urban fallen leaves, turning seasonal city waste into a new fibre source for packaging.

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Packaging Design

2026 iF Design Award: sustainable packaging moves from material swap to structural redesign

Aug 21, 2026

Award-winning consumer packaging cases show designers asking better questions - can one sheet do more, can glue be removed, can one structure fit several products - turning structure itself into a sustainable solution.

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Design Awards

Pentawards unveils the 2026 People's Choice Award shortlist

Sep 30, 2026

The world's leading packaging design competition opens its public vote; the winner will be revealed at the gala ceremony on 16 October.

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