BonÀrea promotes RetornA, a pioneering circular packaging return system with consumer participation.
May 20th 2025
BonÀrea, a leading agri-food group integrating livestock, industrial, and commercial activities, has launched RetornA, a new circular economy system that allows consumers to return trays of meat products to stores for reuse. This pioneering initiative in the sector seeks to promote a more sustainable consumption model.
AIMPLAS assesses the risks of reusable food packaging when used in microwaves and dishwashers.
April 1th 2025
The recently approved new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation establishes mandatory targets for progressive packaging reuse. However, there are currently no standardized procedures for assessing their risks to food safety. AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Institute, is working to develop this approach.
UPM Raflatac launches OptiCut™ WashOff label
December 10th 2024
UPM Raflatac expands its direct thermal (DT) linerless label offering with the launch of its new OptiCut™ WashOff solution. The new linerless label is specifically designed for returnable and reusable plastic food packaging, including PP, HDPE and PET boxes used in food logistics. The label is designed to be used in food packaging applications such as food packaging, ...
Marta Ramos, Brand Manager Spain True fruits
November 29th 2024
«Limited editions give us the opportunity to communicate in an even more disruptive way» True fruits is a German company founded in 2006 and dedicated to the production of high-quality natural smoothies. With a strong presence in Europe, the brand is characterized by its commitment to the purity of ingredients, communication ...
ALPLA and Zerooo create the first reusable PET bottle for cosmetic products
August 28th, 2024
ALPLA and Zerooo SEA ME GmbH have developed reusable PET packaging: a standardised solution for shampoo, shower gel, detergent, body lotion and dental care products in 300 millilitre PET bottles. This reusable and fully recyclable plastic packaging is available in three colours and is suitable for all caps. ...
Capsa Packaging will show the success story in MediaMark at Hispack
April 26th 2024
Capsa Packaging will show its star solution at Hispack, the Capsa 2in1® box, recognized for its versatility, functionality and capacity for reuse. Data such as those collected in the independent study carried out jointly by the Packaging Cluster, the AEI Tèxtils, the Catalan Waste Agency and Leitat, to know the impact...
Bumerang will present two circular economy solutions at Mobile
February 19th 2024
The Catalan startup Bumerang will present at 4YFN, an event held in parallel to the Mobile World Congress, two circular economy solutions: an intelligent return machine and 'Bumerang Tap'. Founded in 2020, Bumerang is the first system in Spain of returnable containers for food and drink to take away, without deposit and free of charge for...
Ecogots doubles its turnover to €2,5M
February 6th 2024
Photo: Joan Cristina and Elisabet Zaragoza are the creators of Ecogots. Ecogots, a company that manufactures cups made from rice husks from the Delta de l'Ebre, has achieved a sales volume of 2023 million euros in 2,5, a figure that doubles last year's turnover (€1,2M). Throughout this same year, the company has produced more than 5 million...
Borealis and Trexel develop a new reusable and recyclable lightweight bottle
12th September 2022
Borealis and Trexel, a leading expert in foam injection and blow molded parts, have jointly developed a new plastic bottle based on a grade from the Bornewables™ polyolefin portfolio made from renewable raw materials derived 100% from waste streams and waste. The lightweight bottle, which will be exhibited at the stand...
Verallia rewards three designs of reusable jars
July 11, 2022
The Verallia Glass Design and Creation Contest has awarded, in its ninth edition, the most sustainable designs, in a joint call between Spain and Portugal, in which 120 students from six schools (four Spanish and two Portuguese) participated. The objective was to create a jar that, after its first use, could have a second life, ...
