All Article articles – Page 140
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ArticleMorrisons outlines mission to reduce, reuse, recycle, and replace ‘problematic’ plastics
Morrisons has set its sights on reducing, replacing, or eliminating plastic and promoting reuse and recycling in its stores – aiming for the complete elimination of ‘problematic plastic’ and 30% recycled content for all its own-brand primary plastic packaging by 2025.
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ArticleLabel waste becomes insulation material in UPM Raflatac and Soprema partnership
UPM Raflatac has named Soprema as its main partner in label waste recycling in the EMEIA region, with label waste collected through the RafCycle recycling service set to be converted into new construction and insulation materials.
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ArticleRecyclable, single-serve, on-the-go honey sachet awarded by The Grocer
Rowse’s Paper Snap & Squeeze single-portion honey sachet – designed as a no-mess, recyclable solution for public eateries, hotels, hospitals, and more – has received a Gold medal at The Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards.
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ArticleSmurfit Kappa supplies water-resistant coating to cardboard produce trays
McCormack Family Farms has applied Smurfit Kappa’s water-resistant coating to its cardboard produce trays, replacing wax-lined and PET alternatives in search of recyclability for its packaging.
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ArticlePackaging waste and rejected shoemaking material converted into new plastics under EU projects
The European Union’s LIFE Programme saw two projects collect and recycle commercial plastic packaging waste under a reverse logistics agreement; and turn clothing and shoe waste into polyester stable fibre for packaging applications, among others.
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ArticleLab plastics produced with renewable feedstock in Neste and Eppendorf collaboration
Neste and Eppendorf have entered a strategic partnership to replace fossil feedstock with a renewable alternative in the production of plastic tubes, filter pipette tips, and other consumables for the life science industry.
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ArticleFASTEN pursues luxury and sustainability with refillable, mono-material cream jar
Innovative Beauty Group’s FASTEN Packaging company has unveiled Goodloop, its refillable and recyclable jar for cream products intended to combine luxury branding with sustainable progress.
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ArticleDigital supply chain solution from Smurfit Kappa targets low emissions and high efficiency
Smurfit Kappa’s SupplySmart digital solution is set to help reduce emissions and increase efficiency across supply chains, with Henkel reporting a 66% reduction in volume and 44% lower carbon emissions during transport for its dishwasher tablet.
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ArticleWestRock provides paperboard carrier for Coca-Cola multipacks
Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages will replace plastic rings for its multipack bottled beverages with WestRock’s paperboard carrier and aspires to cut an annual 200,000 pounds of plastic from its footprint.
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ArticleBacardi narrows down cardboard gift packs in waste reduction effort
Bacardi is cutting down on the number of cardboard gift boxes used for its brands, intending to lower its cardboard use by around 100 tons in the first year.
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ArticleNokia to adopt smaller, lighter, recyclable packaging for broadband access nodes by end of 2023
By the end of 2023, Nokia plans to transition into 60% smaller, 44% lighter, and 100% recyclable packaging for its Lightspan range of broadband access nodes; the shift is anticipated to cut down on CO2 emissions and material waste.
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ArticleSelf-separating yoghurt cups from Greiner Packaging applied to Molkerei Forster yoghurts
Molkerei Forster is adopting Greiner Packaging’s self-separating cups for its 500g Milbona brand natural yoghurts sold at Lidl Schweiz – aiming for recovery in separate recycling streams in the future.
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ArticleBorealis to boost recycling capacity with Integra Plastics acquisition
Borealis has acquired advanced mechanical recycler Integra Plastics AD in the hopes of increasing its recycling capacity by over 20,000 tons and meeting consumer demand for sustainable solutions.
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ArticleUnpacking the progress and setbacks from the latest round of Global Plastic Treaty negotiations
Recent developments in the negotiations for the Global Plastic Treaty have left stakeholders with mixed emotions ranging from disappointment to cautious optimism. As the dust settles from a week of intense talks and unexpected twists, Willemijn Peeters, CEO and founder of circular plastics agency Searious Business, explores the nuanced dynamics of INC-3 – the stormy nights but also the sun shining through the clouds.
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ArticleCoveris wraps food in mono-material thermoform packaging
Coveris intends to replace non-recyclable materials in thermoforming packaging for food with its mono-material alternative, MonoFlex Thermoform.
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ArticleRecyclable Tray2Go from Sabert geared towards takeaway sushi, pastries, and more
Sabert Corporation Europe intends to provide a fully recyclable packaging solution for chilled food-to-go, confectionery, and bakery products with its multifunctional Tray2Go.
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ArticleSchreiner MediPharm enhances medical blister pack with smart data tracking
Schreiner MediPharm has partnered with Keystone Folding Box Co. to develop a child-resistant, senior-friendly blister packaging solution featuring integrated electronics to capture dosing history data.
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ArticleColour-changing Christmas can designed for Corona by Talia Coles
Celebrity fashion designer Talia Coles has spearheaded a redesign of the Corona Extra beer can with Feliz Navi-Drip, featuring limited-edition packaging and the chance to win matching robes.
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ArticleHow Notpla achieved its ‘first and only plastic free material’ certification from the Dutch Government
Last month, at the end of a nine-month assessment process led by the Dutch Government, Notpla’s seaweed-based packaging was recognized as “plastic-free” as per the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive. To learn more about how the company achieved this certification, we had a conversation with its co-founder and co-CEO, Pierre-Yves Paslier.
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Article‘World’s largest’ centralized DRS launches in Romania
Romania is rolling out a centralized deposit return system – said to be one of the world’s largest with almost 80,000 collection points – and seeks to increase collection and recycling rates for single-use beverage containers.