Sustainability News
Making a difference where it matters most: addressing the urgent need for personal protective equipment (PPE) by frontline workers on the COVID-19 pandemic
The global outbreak of the COVID-19 crisis has led to a critical need for personal protective equipment (PPE). Huhtamaki partnered with Bloc Blinds, a blind manufacturing company, to produce face shields in answer to that demand.
Making a difference where it matters most
There are times in history when sudden events—from natural disasters and economic collapse to wars and famines—lead to paradigm shifts that would have been difficult to fathom beforehand. The COVID-19 crisis is the latest trigger.
Sustainable forests – Source for our renewable and recyclable products
We use paper and cardboard products every day. To ensure that forests renew and grow, it is important that they are sustainably maintained. Our goal is to use 100% of the wood fiber from recycled or certified sustainable sources.
Paper cups to have their own OPRL Recycling label in the UK
The OPRL has announced today that paper cups will have their own specialist recycling label in the UK to support the wide range of paper cup recycling programs including in store and on-street, office, workplace and industry collections.
A new fiber product in the family: Plastic free Future Smart Duo lid
Huhtamaki introduces Future Smart Duo lid, a sustainable and responsible choice to enjoy hot and cold beverages.
Happier and healthier
The growing plant-based food market demands sustainable packaging. Read about The Happy Pear’s experience with Huhtamaki Fresh, the fiber-based ready-meal tray.
Huhtamaki launches recyclable laminate for shampoo
Huhtamaki has introduced a new recyclable, polyolefin-based barrier packaging solution for shampoo sachets. Solutions for coffee, detergent, jams, ketchup, soaps and dry soups have passed long-run trials and are ready for wider market adoption.
Huhtamaki Fresh wins in the Waitrose & Partners Sustainability Awards
Huhtamaki Fresh, the world’s 1st fiber-based ready meal tray, has won the own brand category of the Waitrose & Partners Sustainability Awards. Fresh is as functional as the black plastic alternative, but easier to recycle & certified for home composting.
How paper cups are made?
A take-away coffee cup that is handed to you at a coffee shop is a basic looking product, but many would be surprised by how much thought and effort goes into making that “simple” paper cup safe and environmentally friendly.