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ArticleMars Wrigley rebrand Celebrations packaging
Mars Wrigley brand Celebrations has rebranded its
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ArticleXaar launches new printhead with aim of improving the lifespan and sustainability of aqueous inkjet printing
Inkjet technology manufacturer Xaar has launched its new printhead, the Xaar Aquinox, which aims to improve print quality, nozzle open time and energy efficient operation for aqueous inkjet printing.
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ArticleMcKinsey outlines areas of improvement to boost uptake of reusables and refillables
A new report by McKinsey has identified lowered cost, process harmonisation, expansion of framework beyond a national level, and the meeting of format and hygiene requirements as the key ‘enablers’ that must be addressed in order to scale up reusable and refillable packaging solutions.
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ArticleAvery Dennison to expand AD Stretch accelerator program
Avery Dennison has announced the expansion of AD Stretch, its accelerator program designed to invest in solution-led innovation from industry start-ups, into Europe, the Middle East & North Africa (EMENA), and North America.
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ArticleMPE launches new denester aiming to boost output
Tray and sandwich-sealing machinery company MPE UK Ltd is launching a new range of denesters that it says are compatible with nearly all types of packaging material and machinery.
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ArticleCo-op commits to removing coloured milk bottle caps from all shelves
Today Co-op announced its commitment to removing all coloured milk bottle caps from its shelves, aiming towards more cap recyclability, following consumer trials on semi-skimmed milk in over 400 Co-op stores in August.
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ArticleParcel theft is on the rise – how should the industry respond?
Doorstep parcel theft is on the rise – potentially costing the global economy around US$38.8 billion each year. In the midst of additional complications like strikes and supply chain uncertainty, how can the packaging value chain confront the issue of stolen parcels? Fergal O’Carroll, CRO at Scurri, tells us more.
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ArticleEssentra Tapes launches paper-based solution targeting the e-commerce industry
Essentra Tapes, a global tape solutions provider, has launched its paper-based tear tape Rippatape Halo under its ECO range. The solution aims to help brands and converters in e-commerce meet environmental goals whilst providing customers with more circular curbside recyclable packaging options.
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ArticleTekniPlex launches PCR dip tube in Europe
TekniPlex Consumer Products has introduced a new PCR dip tube in European markets that can be made of up to 100% post-consumer recycled content.
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ArticleWinners of the pre-commercialized Sustainability Awards 2022 announced!
The winners of the second half of the Sustainability Awards 2022, rewarding start-ups and not yet commercialized innovations have been unveiled at an awards dinner on the eve of the Innovation Horizon conference in Amsterdam on November 14th.
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ArticleThe science behind packaging sustainability
We need more facts, not simply more faith, to move the needle on packaging sustainability. In this article, Robert M. Lilienfeld, executive director at SPRING, unpacks sustainability misconceptions and myths, and gives an introduction into the key forces that contribute to climate change.
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ArticleMalta becomes latest country to launch deposit return scheme
Today marks the launch of Malta’s nationwide deposit return scheme, which aims to help the country increase its recycling rates while also bringing a cultural change in terms of awareness around packaging sustainability.
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ArticleBioeconomy 2.0: Creating a bio-based, resilient future
Bioeconomy 2.0 refers to the research and development of the next generation of bio-based solutions aimed towards renewable, reusable, recyclable and sustainable production. We asked Ali Harlin, research professor at Finland’s VTT research centre about the potential benefits of bio-based materials for the packaging industry, the impact of current solutions and some of the main challenges in this field.
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ArticleDigital twin solution from Merck offers increased traceability
German drugmaker Merck KGaA and Gerresheimer, which provides healthcare packaging and drug delivery systems for pharma, biotech and cosmetics, have jointly developed a digital twin solution to increase traceability and trust in crucial steps along the pharmaceutical supply chain.
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ArticleIBG and Loveseen collaborate on ‘98% plastic-free’ packaging design for false eyelash line
Innovative Beauty Group has partnered with cruelty-free false eyelash brand Loveseen to develop a new ‘stylish yet sustainable’ packaging design that claims to be around 98% plastic-free.
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ArticleNew digital product cloud solution boosts circular economy for apparel
EON, from Proto Innovation based in New York, is claimed to be the world’s first cloud-based network of retail products in the fashion sector. It adds new dimensions of data to a product’s journey, opening up new possibilities for the circular economy.
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ArticleGentlebrand removes labels and utilises embossing in redesign for Montbest water bottles
Gentlebrand has designed a new ‘no-label’ bottle for Korea Crystal Beverage’s Montbest ultra-pure water brand in accordance with South Korean efforts to reduce its use of plastics.
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ArticlePackaging organisations release joint statement questioning true sustainability of EU’s legislative revisions
A joint statement from industry players across the European packaging value chain is criticising a leaked draft of new revisions to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive, expressing concerns that they are not based on sufficient evidence and may lead to greater environmental impacts.
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ArticleFinalist interview: Carbon-Negative Circular Economy Supply Chain
In the latest of our interview series with Sustainability Awards 2022 finalists, we speak to Ambev to find out about their collaboration with UBQ Materials Ltd and Pisani that converts unrecyclable, unsorted waste into thermoplastic pellets.
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ArticleUPM Raflatac receives RecyClass approval for pressure-sensitive labels
UPM Raflatac’s pressure-sensitive labels have reportedly been tested in accordance with RecyClass Recyclability Evaluation Protocols and received ‘limited’ approval to be recycled with polymer containers.