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ArticleTesco transitions into clear milk caps with sights set on home recyclability
Tesco is sealing its own brand milk with clear caps to design the whole pack for home recycling and re-integrate an annual 3,900 extra tonnes of recycled plastic into the loop for new milk bottles.
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ArticleThe future of Pharma Packaging: How to balance regulations and sustainability?
Insights and strategies from Constantia Flexibles, Novartis, and Takeda on meeting regulatory demands and achieving sustainability goals
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ArticleArdagh Glass’ ‘80% renewable’ hybrid furnace nears completion
Ardagh Glass GmbH has announced that the large-scale NextGen hybrid furnace under construction at its Obernkirchen facility is close to completion.
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ArticlePlastics process cooling solutions from Frigel seek maximised efficiency and optimal energy and water usage
Frigel Group aims to reduce cycle times, maximise productivity, and save both energy and water with its new range of process cooling solutions for plastic manufacturing in packaging, pharmaceutical, automotive, and other industrial applications.
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ArticleCould AI revolutionise the plastics recycling sector?
The rise in investment and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in sorting for plastic recycling may be key to improving one of the greatest challenges in recycling, according to a recent report from Andrea Bassetti, senior analyst for plastics recycling at ICIS.
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ArticleAseptic packaging for long-life probiotic yoghurt produced by SIG and AnaBio
SIG and AnaBio Technologies have announced the global launch of an aseptic pack for long-life probiotic yoghurt – claiming to have created a new product category for aseptic carton packs and shelf-stable spouted pouches for long-term, non-refrigerated storage.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2023 Finalist Interview: SEE’s TempGuard insulated bag
Next in our Finalist Interview series for the Sustainability Awards is SEE (formerly Sealed Air) with its TempGuard insulated bag for chilled food products. We spoke to the company about this entry, nominated in the commercialised Recyclable Packaging category.
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ArticleSmithers tracks how PPWR will accelerate Europe’s drive to sustainable packaging
The impending adoption of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) to replace the 30-year-old Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive 94/62/EC, is once again making Europe a focus for sustainable packaging innovation. These changes, and the impact across the packaging value chain, are examined in a recent free White Paper – A framework for understanding the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) – from Smithers, the leading consultancy for the paper, print, and packaging industries.
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Article€23 million in growth financing set to help Paptic phase out rise in plastic packaging
Paptic has raised €23 million in growth financing in preparation for the industrial scale-up of its foam-based manufacturing technology, the expansion of its product portfolio, and its 2030 target for carbon neutrality.
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ArticleH.B. Fuller reveals pressure-sensitive adhesive range with ‘no look’ and ‘near-zero-CO2’ properties
H.B. Fuller will display a range of pressure-sensitive adhesives at Labelexpo Europe 2023 that look towards high-quality aesthetics, clean label removal, and a reduction in carbon emissions.
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ArticleSabert showcases range of ‘recyclable’ paper trays and cutlery
Sabert Corporation Europe is presenting two of its food-to-go tray solutions and a range of paper cutlery – all claiming to be fully recyclable – at the annual Lunch! show.
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ArticleAluminium aerosol can market grew by 6.6% in first half of 2023, says AEROBAL
In the first half of 2023, the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) claims that its members’ global shipments of aluminium aerosol cans increased by 6.6% to just over 3.2 billion units – noting a growing interest in CO2 reduction and challenges posed by global economic conditions.
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ArticleGlassmaker Bormioli Luigi incorporates Bormioli Rocco in merger
Bormioli Luigi has absorbed Bormioli Rocco with the expectation of accelerating its growth and development in the glass sector.
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ArticleCircular Plastics Traceability guideline for standardised data exchange unveiled by GS1 Germany
GS1 Germany has published its new Circular Plastics Traceability guideline, aspiring to provide a framework for cross-company processes and data exchange via digital product passport to be referenced by stakeholders across the plastics value chain.
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ArticleWhat does ocean plastic actually look like?
A new study argues that the ocean contains fewer microplastics than previously thought and bears a denser layer of pollution on the surface than beneath the waves – yet it warns that these larger plastic fragments can remain for decades.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2023 Finalist Interview: ALPLA’s Canupak beauty care packaging
In our latest Finalist Interview ahead of the Sustainability Awards, we spoke to ALPLA’s innovation manager Karina Pölzl about the company’s ‘carbon-optimised’ Canupak packaging, nominated in the pre-commercalised Climate category.
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ArticleSmart packaging can play a role in supply chain carbon accounting
In an era defined by heightened environmental awareness and the urgency of carbon reduction, supply chains are undergoing a profound transformation. At the forefront of this revolution is the integration of smart packaging technologies, which is redefining the way organisations measure, manage and reduce their carbon footprint, according to Immy Mobley of Xtonnes, a company offering carbon accounting software providing data analytics to ‘decarbonise with confidence’.
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ArticleLabel release liners containing PCR content and unbleached fibres revealed by Ahlstrom
Ahlstrom is extending its Acti-V range of high-performance release liners with new products containing recycled and unbleached fibre content, intended for Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) laminates and labels.
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ArticleEssential Parfums adopts Coverpla’s refillable screw neck perfume bottle
Coverpla has developed a refillable screw neck design for its glass Gala bottle, updating the fixed neck design used to package Essential Parfums’ ‘sustainable’ fragrance line.
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ArticleNew tamper evident labels from Securikett expand portfolio
Two new tamper-evident labelling products from AIPIA member Securikett are aimed at two very different product segments and expand the offering to containers with screwcaps and the luxury product segment.