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ArticleThe ‘complex reality’ of reusable packaging in Europe
McDonald’s Corporation recently released a report detailing its opinions on the potential environmental, financial and operational impacts of introducing reusable packaging in some of its European restaurants. The company commissioned PwC UK to analyze the impacts of single-use and reusable packaging scenarios based on McDonald’s experience in certain European countries. In this edition of the Brief, we outline each scenario and highlight McDonald’s’ key claims, giving crucial insights into the world’s largest fast food chain’s opinions on reusable packaging.
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ArticleGlobal players back sustainability framework for glass production and sourcing
Ciner Glass is among the founding members of Responsible Glass, a global certification programme designed to set new standards for the safe, low-carbon and transparent production and sourcing of glass.
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ArticleDHL targets waste reduction with linerless labelling solution
DHL has revealed it has switched from conventional self-adhesive labels to a joint InNo-Liner solution from Cab and HERMA at its site in Nohra, Germany, said to reduce waste by around 60%.
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ArticleSustainability Awards Finalist Interview: HUID’s paper-based packaging made from onion waste
HUID utilizes onion waste to create paper-based packaging such as moulded fibre and board products. The company was a finalist in this year’s Sustainability Awards, nominated in the Pre-Commercialized Renewables category. CEO Renuka Ramanujam tells us more about this entry.
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ArticleFuture proofing: trends in sustainable packaging design - LIVE
What innovations are on the horizon, and how can brands stay ahead of evolving regulations and consumer expectations?
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ArticleGraphic Packaging targets plastic reduction with rigid paperboard canister
Graphic Packaging has announced the launch of its Boardio recyclable rigid paperboard canister, designed as an alternative to plastic, glass, and metal containers and said to deliver a plastic reduction of more than 90% versus rigid containers.
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ArticleSolid soap envisioned as alternative to plastic bottles and pumps
Soapbottle intends to eliminate single-use plastic bottles and pumps by providing a solid soap bar – and eventually plans to evolve the concept into rigid packaging for liquid soap.
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Article‘World’s first’ edible coffee cup replaces SUPs with natural grains
Cupffee has designed the ‘world’s first’ edible coffee cup, intended to avoid pollution and reduce CO2 emissions while performing as effectively as its single-use plastic counterparts.
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ArticleCarbios and Wankai New Materials to construct PET biorecycling plant in China
Carbios and Wankai New Materials have signed a definitive agreement establishing a strategic partnership for the large-scale deployment of Carbios’ PET biorecycling technology in Asia, with the first step being the construction of a PET biorecycling plant in China.
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ArticleBW Packaging introduces multi-jaw flow wrapper for high seal integrity
BW Packaging has announced the launch of its Hayssen X850 multi-jaw flow wrapper, designed for cheese and other products that require high seal integrity at high speeds.
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ArticleSustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Glacier’s AI-enabled recycling solution
Glacier and AB InBev’s AI robotics solution for identifying and recovering recyclables from kerbside streams was a finalist in this year’s Sustainability Awards, nominated in the Commercialized Driving the Circular Economy category. AB InBev tells us more about the entry in this interview.
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ArticleAll Babybel cheese snacks to be packaged in paper by 2027
The Bel Group plans to package all its Babybel cheese snacks in responsibly sourced paper by 2027, aligning with its target to achieve 100% recyclable or home-compostable packaging by 2030.
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ArticleMcDonald’s Netherlands accused of breaking Dutch law with single-use cups
The Fair Resource Foundation alleges that McDonald’s Netherlands is violating the law by serving single-use cups on-site and charging reuse fees – all while generating negative publicity around reuse as a whole.
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ArticlePont Packaging launches tethered cap for Petpackers range
Pont Packaging has introduced a new tethered cap system for its Petpackers range, designed to comply with EU recycling guidelines and deliver added value for customers in sectors including the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) sector and beyond.
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ArticleHenkel refreshes packaging design for Pritt glue sticks
Henkel has relaunched the cardboard blister packaging for its Pritt glue sticks, featuring digital learning and crafting content on prittworld accessible via QR codes.
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ArticleBiffa recycles 10 billion plastic milk bottles
Biffa has revealed it has recycled 10 billion HDPE milk bottles through a closed-loop solution. Managing director of Biffa Polymers, James McLeary, believes this needs to become the norm, and issues such as UK exports of unprocessed plastic waste need to be tackled. In this article, we summarize McLeary’s reflections on the company’s milestone.
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ArticleCollaboration launched to bring PFAS-free coatings to Asian market
UK materials innovator Xampla has announced that it is working with global chemicals manufacturer DIC Group to introduce its PFAS and plastic-free Morro™ Coatings to Japan and other Asian countries.
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ArticleMajor phone refurbishing company adopts reusable packaging system
Swappie – a Finnish start-up that buys, refurbishes, and sells old iPhones – has adopted an innovative new reusable packaging system.
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ArticleFilippo Berio launches new packaging design
Iconic olive oil brand Filippo Berio has unveiled a rebranded packaging design, with the aim of doubling down on its existing brand while also appealing to the modern consumer.
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ArticleLEGO intensifies move away from plastic packaging
LEGO has announced that over half (56%) of the packing lines it uses to package its bricks have transitioned away from single-use plastic bags and are now using recyclable, FSC-certified paper-based alternatives