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ArticleDS Smith provides recyclable, resealable boxes for Minerva product returns
Minerva S.A. is using DS Smith’s recyclable, resealable Tape Back boxes for its e-commerce deliveries – a move expected to simplify the returns process while minimizing material use.
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ArticleXampla receives $14m investment to accelerate plant-based alternative to single-use plastic
Xampla has secured $14m in private capital towards its goal to replace single-use plastics with plant protein alternatives, with the funding led by Emerald Technology Ventures.
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ArticleThe Recycling Partnership grants over $4 million towards MRF in Houston
The Recycling Partnership has announced a $4.25 million grant to FCC Environmental Services’ materials recovery facility (MRF) in Houston, Texas, to improve its ability to recycle film and flexible packaging (FFP), supported by PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz, and the Film and Flexibles Recycling Coalition.
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ArticleCoalition fights for EU’s plastics recycling industry amidst ‘collapse’ fears
Searious Business, Maastricht University, and TOMRA are among the current signatories of a campaign urging the EU to address the ‘broken economics’ of the plastics recycling industry, including high recyclate costs and recycling plant closures.
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Article‘World’s first’ fossil-free LDPE plant announced by Vioneo and ECI Group
Vioneo has awarded ECI Group a contract to build the ‘world’s first’ low-density polyethylene plant operating entirely on fossil-free feedstock, expected to reach a yearly output of 110,000 tonnes.
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ArticleSappi introduces recyclable, high-barrier mono-material papers
Sappi Europe has launched its Guard Pro OHS and Guard Pro OMH mono-material papers, said to be recyclable and deliver high-barrier protection without compromising production efficiency.
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ArticleBertolli unveils 100% rPET bottle
Bertolli has launched a 100% recycled PET (rPET) bottle for its olive oil, aiming to reduce virgin plastics use and environmental impact.
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ArticleMispackaged ice cream recalled as undeclared nuts risk allergic reactions
Blue Bell Ice Cream has voluntarily recalled a limited quantity of its ice cream after it was mistakenly distributed in another flavour’s packaging, resulting in undeclared health risks for consumers with nut allergies.
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ArticleGoodbye, soy sauce fish!
As reported by ABC, South Australia’s Environmental Protection Authority will enforce a ban on the iconic fish-shaped soy sauce containers sold in on-the-go sushi portions from September. This is the latest move in a line of crackdowns on plastic packaging components, and businesses found to violate the rule will be subject to warnings and fines.
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ArticleTwo resealable, mono-material sealing cup lids revealed by Greiner
Greiner Packaging has revealed its Click On and Click In sealing lids, designed to facilitate a mono-material, resealable, and recyclable pack that extends shelf life and reduces CO2 across the value chain.
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ArticleUnilever Thailand and SCG Chemicals partner on recycled Knorr packaging
Unilever Thailand and SCG Chemicals (SCGC) have collaborated to create food-grade recycled packaging for the Knorr Professional brand, developed using advanced recycling technology from SCGC’s GREEN POLYMER.
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ArticleFlexible Plastic Fund reports on flexible plastic collection and recycling in the UK
The Flexible Plastic Fund (FPF) has launched its FlexCollect report, consolidating over three years of learnings from the FPF FlexCollect trials which took place across 10 pilot local authorities and 160,000 households in the UK.
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Article30% of Notting Hill Carnival’s waste collected and recycled by SUEZ
One week after Notting Hill Carnival, an annual street party celebrating Caribbean culture, SUEZ reports that it has cleaned up 330 tonnes of waste left behind by attendees – subsequently recycling 30% of the load.
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ArticleEZVIZ and Plastic Bank team up to retrieve 20,000 kg of plastic waste
By partnering with Plastic Bank, EZVIZ aims to remove 20,000 kilograms of plastic waste from the environment and support waste collectors across Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa.
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ArticleBlossom Hill and partners present fibre-based, linerless tray for apricots
Blossom Hill has adopted a fibre-based, linerless packaging format for its apricots – said to be a fully recyclable, PFAS-free alternative to plastic clamshells and backing paper.
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ArticleWood waste extracts converted into renewable feedstocks to reduce carbon
C-Source Renewables is converting wood waste extracts into renewable chemical inputs via the Arborlyse project, which is set to bolster supply chains and support net-zero ambitions.
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ArticleEver since the Covid boom years, demand for paper packaging has slumped – why?
We’re over halfway through 2025, and this was supposed to be the bounce-back year for the paper packaging sector, which saw a drop in demand post-COVID. But this hasn’t been the case. Neil Osment, managing director of packaging market research company NOA, explores why.
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ArticleRotzinger announces filling and capping platform for over-the-counter products
Rotzinger PharmaPack has launched a new filling and capping platform for over-the-counter (OTC) products such as non-aseptic pharmaceuticals as well as solid and liquid products from the cosmetics, personal care, and nutraceutical industries.
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ArticleFreshInset aims to preserve fruit quality with active packaging complex
FreshInset claims that a study of its Vidre+ complex revealed it can ‘transform’ clamshell or any other packaging into an active packaging solution, able to preserve the freshness of cherries for longer.
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ArticleThe Brief: Do single-use plastic water bottles spell disaster for tourism?
As our summer vacations draw to a close, have we left mountains of single-use water bottles in our wake? In this edition of the Brief, we weigh up the necessity of plastic bottles at tourist destinations, factoring in both safety and convenience, and consider best practices for our future holidays.