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Moisture-adsorbent active flexible unveiled for medical applications
Aptar CSP Technologies and ProAmpac have combined their respective active material science solution and flexible blown film technology to create a patent-pending, moisture-adsorbing flexible packaging solution – a move expected to protect sensitive medical products and enhance their performance.
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Cepi notes decline in Europe’s paper and board production in 2023
European paper and board production is said to have declined in 2023, with a preliminary statistics report from Cepi attributing the development to energy costs remaining high, a poor economic environment, and destocking.
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Baumer hhs machinery glues legs onto corrugated cardboard pallets
CONE PAL is utilizing production equipment from Baumer hhs to help manufacture its pallets made from corrugated cardboard – a move thought to minimize cost, energy consumption, and waste.
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EU's municipal waste and recycling rates declined in 2022, Eurostat reports
Eurostat calculates the amount of municipal waste generated per person in the EU at 513kg in 2022 – down by 19kg from 2021, yet 46kg higher than in 1995 – and an average of 249kg recycled by each citizen, 15kg lower than three years ago.
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Addressing Challenges in the Food Industry
The benefits of working with a complete line solutions provider
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Corplex and partners produce reusable delivery boxes for mobile phone handsets
Corplex, Packeta, and Slovak Telekom are serializing their production of reusable e-commerce boxes for delivering mobile phone handsets directly to consumers’ doorsteps – also incorporating QR technology for product tracking and inventory management.
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Skateboarding halfpipe built from containerboard in bid to highlight material values
Mondi, in partnership with Olympian skateboarder Julia Brückler, has built the first-ever skateboard half pipe from containerboard, the paper used in corrugated packaging, with the aim of demonstrating the strength of the material.
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O-I Glass launches bottle with reduced carbon footprint
O-I Glass has launched a 75cl bottle whose carbon footprint and approach to achieving carbon neutrality have been validated by the Carbon Trust.
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Why is Coca-Cola removing the labels on its Sprite bottles?
In late January, Coca-Cola announced a new trial to remove the labels from its Sprite and Sprite Zero bottles in a bid to cut down on material use and remove the need to separate different packaging components during the recycling process. To get an overview of the project and learn more about Coca-Cola’s objectives and views on the potential pitfalls, we spoke with Dusan Stojankic, VP Franchise Operations, GB&I at Coca-Cola Great Britain.
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Lidl launches in-house bottle return trial after delay in government scheme
Lidl has launched a bottle return scheme across all its supermarkets in Glasgow – a move that is anticipated to facilitate the recycling of 10.5 tonnes of plastic and aluminium every month through the use of in-store reverse vending machines.
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Carlsberg commemorates Lunar New Year with limited-edition packaging
Carlsberg has unveiled limited-edition packaging from professional designer Ofen Hu to celebrate the Lunar New Year through visual storytelling.
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What would a merger between DS Smith and Mondi mean for the packaging industry?
According to a new report from Jefferies, a merger between Mondi and DS Smith could result in a European ‘industry leader’ for paper packaging solutions – yet conflicting desires between the companies’ shareholders may cause the agreement to fall below the ideal intrinsic value price target.
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Sanofi Consumer Healthcare joins fibre-based blister pack mission
Sanofi Consumer Healthcare has joined PA Consulting and PulPac’s Blister Pack Collective in a bid to produce fibre-based blister packs that can be recycled in the paper waste stream and phase out ‘problem plastics’ in pharmaceutical packaging.
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Maggi’s instant noodles prepared in at-home mugs in plastic reduction effort
Nestlé’s Maggi brand has launched a new line of instant cup noodles designed to be prepared at home in a mug and thus cut down on plastic packaging by 83% compared to a plastic cup.
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Bollegraaf and Greyparrot partnership set to retrofit recycling plants with AI
In a strategic partnership with its sights set on intelligent and automated recycling plants, Bollegraaf will transfer its AI vision business to Greyparrot, take a non-controlling stake in the company, and become a worldwide distributor for its AI waste analytics platform.
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Recyclable paper pulp from James Cropper wraps Bruichladdich Scotch whisky
James Cropper has developed a fully recyclable paper pulp outer wrap for single malt Scotch whisky brand Bruichladdich’s Luxury Redefined range, intending to capture a premium aesthetic and simultaneously improve the sustainability of its packaging.
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ProAmpac launches fibre-based thermoforming solution in Europe
ProAmpac is launching a 90% fibre-based, high-barrier thermoforming solution on the European market in hopes of unlocking recyclability, efficiency, and consumer appeal for a range of food packaging.
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Mondi approaches DS Smith over potential €11.7bn merger
Mondi is considering an all-share bid to buy DS Smith, with a potential merger projected to yield a combined value exceeding £10 billion (€11,714,884,660).
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Vertical Sensodyne pack with shiny print finish unveiled in new Marks design
Marks has developed a design strategy for Sensodyne’s new Clinical White tooth whitening product – including vertical packaging and a premium print finish – in a bid to enhance its appeal to a wider range of consumers with sensitive teeth.
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Plant waste converted into packaging components in new AIMPLAS project
In a new project, AIMPLAS plans to use solvent-free mechanochemical techniques to turn plant waste into packaging and adhesives, keeping harmful substances out of landfill and the natural environment.