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Yahoo
04-07-2025
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Top investment opportunities in sustainable packaging
Sustainable packaging is no longer a niche concern; it has become a mainstream priority as consumers, regulators, and brands seek solutions to the mounting plastic waste crisis. As sustainability in packaging grows more urgent, investors and packaging companies are increasingly focused on four key areas that promise both environmental benefits and long-term business opportunities: improving recyclability, expanding the use of recycled content, advancing compostable materials, and developing reusable systems. These four paths are at the heart of the hottest investment themes reshaping the future of eco packaging. Enhancing recyclability remains a cornerstone of sustainable packaging. Many everyday packages still rely on multi-layer plastics and composite materials that are difficult, if not impossible, to recycle with existing infrastructure. This challenge has spurred a wave of investment into mono-material solutions—packages made entirely from one type of plastic or paper, making them easier to sort, process, and reintroduce into the manufacturing cycle. In parallel, fibre-based packaging alternatives are gaining traction as brands look to replace traditional plastics with renewable materials like moulded pulp, cartonboard, or paper-based laminates. Innovations such as water-based barrier coatings allow these materials to maintain protective qualities while remaining compatible with recycling systems. These advances are key to meeting the growing consumer demand for recyclable packaging, which now influences purchase decisions across markets from Europe to Asia. For investors and packaging companies alike, prioritising recyclable design supports compliance with emerging extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations, helping brands avoid penalties while building consumer trust. Integrating recycled content into packaging has emerged as a powerful tool for reducing reliance on virgin materials and lowering the carbon footprint of packaging production. Yet, despite pledges from major consumer goods companies to increase recycled content, the supply of high-quality, food-grade recycled plastics remains insufficient to meet demand. This imbalance has created a significant investment opportunity: improving collection systems, expanding sorting capacity, and developing advanced recycling technologies such as chemical recycling to boost the availability of recycled feedstocks. Recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) and recycled polyethylene (rPE) are particularly in focus, given their widespread use in bottles, films, and flexible packaging. Beyond environmental benefits, incorporating recycled content can offer brands a market edge as sustainability becomes a key differentiator. For packaging converters and material suppliers, investing in recycling infrastructure and establishing reliable, traceable supply chains for recycled materials are crucial steps in advancing the circular economy. By scaling recycled content, the packaging industry moves closer to achieving true material circularity. Compostable packaging offers an appealing solution for reducing the environmental impact of packaging waste, particularly for foodservice items and flexible films that are often contaminated with food residues, making them unsuitable for recycling. Recent innovations in bio-based polymers, such as polylactic acid (PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), have broadened the performance and application range of compostable materials, creating products that can degrade under industrial or even home composting conditions. However, success in this area hinges on aligning packaging design with local waste management capabilities. Without proper composting infrastructure and clear labelling to inform consumers, compostable packaging risks ending up in landfill or contaminating recycling streams. Investment opportunities lie not only in developing new compostable materials but also in building regional composting facilities and creating robust certification and labelling schemes. When supported by the right systems, compostable packaging can help divert organic waste from landfill, enrich soil health, and provide a sustainable alternative where recycling is impractical. Reusable packaging systems represent a transformative shift away from single-use culture. By creating durable containers designed for multiple uses, brands and retailers can dramatically reduce packaging waste, lower lifecycle emissions, and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. From returnable glass bottles to reusable e-commerce delivery totes, these systems are gaining momentum as part of broader zero-waste initiatives. Successful implementation of reuse models depends on convenient collection, efficient cleaning processes, and consumer incentives. Companies such as Loop and Algramo have demonstrated that well-designed reuse systems can thrive in both online and brick-and-mortar retail settings. Investment opportunities exist across the entire value chain: technology platforms for tracking and managing reusable assets, reverse logistics networks to return packaging, and hygienic washing and refurbishment operations. As cities and governments introduce reuse targets and bans on certain single-use items, reusable packaging stands poised for significant growth. The four paths—improving recyclability, scaling recycled content, advancing compostables, and developing reuse systems—offer clear, actionable routes for businesses and investors looking to lead in sustainable packaging. Each approach comes with unique challenges, from technical barriers to infrastructure needs, but they also present opportunities to differentiate, meet evolving regulations, and respond to consumer expectations for greener products. Brands that embrace these investment themes can build resilience against tightening environmental policies, strengthen their market positions, and contribute meaningfully to a circular economy. As eco packaging continues to evolve, these strategies will remain vital to cutting packaging waste and protecting our environment for the long term. "Top investment opportunities in sustainable packaging" was originally created and published by Packaging Gateway, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. 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Yahoo
02-07-2025
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Bambrew secures $10.3m in funding to boost eco-friendly packaging
Indian sustainable packaging startup Bambrew has secured Rs90 crore ($10.3m) in a recent funding round. The investment was spearheaded by Ashok Goel, previously managing director at Essel Propack. Japanese venture capital group ENRISSION INDIA CAPITAL also participated in the funding round. Serving more than 500 clients, including Shoppers Stop, Puma, and Global Desi, Bambrew plans to use the funds to enhance production twofold and expand into North America and the Middle East. Bambrew founder Vaibhav Anant stated that the capital will advance research and increase manufacturing to phase out plastic globally. The company focuses on replacing plastic with sustainable materials such as bamboo fibre, seaweed, agricultural waste, and recycled paper. Its products are claimed to be home-compostable, serving as an ideal alternative to single-use plastics. The company's range includes garment bags and recyclable films to substitute aluminium laminates. Bambrew co-founder Kunal Prasad noted plans to develop new products and bolster operations within the next year. Operating in the B2B sector, Bambrew also intends to enter the D2C market. This move will enable consumers to access the company's sustainable packaging for home use. Last April, Bambrew secured nearly $7.19m in equity and debt through a Series A funding round. The company also said it plans to expand its team to support its aforementioned initiatives. "Bambrew secures $10.3m in funding to boost eco-friendly packaging" was originally created and published by Packaging Gateway, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Errore nel recupero dei dati Effettua l'accesso per consultare il tuo portafoglio Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati
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01-07-2025
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Sonoco To Report Second Quarter 2025 Results
HARTSVILLE, S.C., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company ('Sonoco' or the 'Company')(NYSE: SON), a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, will announce second quarter 2025 results on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, after the market closes. The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A live audio webcast of the call along with supporting materials will be available on the Sonoco Investor Relations website at A webcast replay will be available on the Company's website for at least 30 days following the call. Event: Sonoco Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Webcast Time: Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time Audience Dial-In: To listen via telephone, please register in advance at Analysts and Participants will receive their unique dial in details with a PIN by email to join the conference call upon registration. Webcast Link: About Sonoco Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 23,400 employees working in 285 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world's best-known brands. Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life.®, we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future. Sonoco was proudly named one of America's Most Trustworthy and Responsible Companies by Newsweek in 2025. For more information on the Company, visit our website at Contact: Roger Schrum 843-339-6018 Sign in to access your portfolio
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01-07-2025
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RKW launches sustainable PE plastic films
RKW Group has unveiled its latest innovation in sustainable packaging solutions with the introduction of new films with an integrated ethylene-vinyl alcohol (EVOH) barrier. The films, enhanced with the latest machine-direction orientation (MDO) technology, offer recyclability and sustainability across several packaging formats and industries, setting new benchmarks for flexible packaging. Consumers' growing demand and impending global regulations are driving the need for these innovative solutions. RKW Group's extended MDO-polyethylene (PE) product line, including films with an EVOH barrier, reportedly addresses these requirements, offering a recyclable alternative to traditional packaging materials. The RKW Horizon MDO-PE films, when combined with RKW ProTec sealing films, result in packaging made entirely from PE. This homogeneity makes them ideal for recycling, contrasting with conventional multi-material packages that are more challenging to process. RKW Group sales consumer packaging director Luc Hermans said: "As a manufacturer of high-quality plastic films, we are acutely aware of our responsibility. That's why we continuously develop our product portfolio of sustainable monomaterial solutions. "For example, we also offer low-SIT [seal-initiation temperature] sealing films with PCR (post-consumer recycled) content, which we can combine with MDO-PE films for various nonfood applications.' The RKW Horizon films reportedly meet stringent requirements for flexibility, durability, and aesthetics in packaging. They are engineered for better performance on standard packaging machinery, offering benefits such as tear resistance, high transparency, and superior printability. MDO-PE films cater to a wide array of packaging needs, including stand-up pouches, side gusset bags, flow packs, sachets, and lidding films. Earlier this year, RKW Group presented its film and net solutions, as well as nonwovens for the entire supply chain, from plant cultivation to packaging and transport, at the Fruit Logistica event in Berlin, Germany. "RKW launches sustainable PE plastic films" was originally created and published by Packaging Gateway, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
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International Paper unveils restructuring for North American operations
International Paper (IP), a global sustainable packaging company, has revealed strategic changes to improve customer service in North America and strengthen its operations across the region. These changes involve exiting certain businesses and reallocating resources. Specifically, the company will exit the moulded fibre business and repurpose its Reno, Nevada, facility for packaging, as part of restructuring. It will also close its packaging facility in Marion, Ohio. Additionally, its recycling facility in Wichita, Kansas, will be shut down. IP will sell its containerboard mill in Xalapa, Mexico, to Acabados de Papeles Santinados y Absorbentes (APSA). The sale includes recycling plants in Xalapa and Apodaca. APSA plans to retain current employees at these locations. In the US, approximately 110 hourly and 24 salaried employees will be affected by the changes. IP says it is committed to minimising the impact on these employees through job placement, severance, and outplacement services where feasible. These changes align with International Paper's transformation to become a more focused provider by improving quality, reliability, and service delivery at its facilities. IP Packaging Solutions North America business executive vice-president and president Tom Hamic said: 'These decisions are never easy because of the impact on our employees, their families and the communities in which we operate. 'We will assist employees and customers as much as possible through this transition. 'While difficult, these decisions will help enable IP to prioritise the right geographies, customers and products and make investments in resources to support our growth in sustainable packaging.' Earlier this month, IP unveiled plans to establish a new facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, US. "International Paper unveils restructuring for North American operations" was originally created and published by Packaging Gateway, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
