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ArticleLatvia’s deposit return system achieves 80% return rate two years in
Depozīta Iepakojuma Operators reports that its Latvian deposit return system has achieved an 80% return rate upon its two-year anniversary – surpassing the 77% target set for plastic bottles by 2025 in the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive.
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ArticleSmurfit Kappa invests in bag-in-box plant to improve capacity and energy efficiency
Smurfit Kappa is investing €54 million to double the capacity of its Ibi Bag-in-Box plant in Alicante and enhance the energy efficiency of its operations.
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ArticleTamper-evident food containers from Celebration Packaging utilize 30% rPET
Celebration Packaging has implemented 30% recycled PET into its new range of tamper-evident containers for sandwiches, salad, and deli foods – a move intended to protect edible products, as well as enhance recyclability and avoid taxes on plastic packaging.
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ArticleStackable, reusable polypropylene food bowls and lids unveiled by Berry
Berry Global has unveiled a range of stackable polypropylene bowls and lids intended to unlock reuse in foodservice applications and align with developing packaging legislation.
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ArticleWhy did Upfield move its plant-based spreads to paper-based packaging?
Upfield, one of the world’s largest producers of plant-based butters and spreads, recently revealed that a large part of its portfolio would be transitioning away from plastic tubs to start using plastic-free, paper-based ones. Karina Cerdeira, packaging development director at Upfield, tells us more about why the company made this decision – and its potential effects.
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ArticleConsumers express both confusion and optimism around Irish DRS
Research conducted by Every Can Counts suggests that nearly a third (29%) of consumers in the Republic of Ireland are unsure how to use its new deposit return scheme – yet nearly seven in ten (69%) believe it will encourage them to recycle more.
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ArticleAEROBAL records 6% rise in aluminium can deliveries in 2023
According to The International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Can Manufacturers (AEROBAL), its members’ global shipments increased by 6% in 2023, reaching around 6.4 billion units.
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ArticleAnti-slip hot melt adhesive for palletized shipping boxes set to phase out plastic film
A new application system from Baumer hhs sprays an anti-slip hot melt adhesive onto transport and shipping boxes to secure them in transit – a move set to reduce plastic film consumption and packaging waste.
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ArticleThe secret to hitting reuse and refill targets
The keys to hitting reuse and refill targets have been revealed in a new report from Root, with a clear roadmap, transparency surrounding environmental benefits, and an understanding of consumers’ needs listed among the important features.
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ArticleEuropean General Court stands firm on oxo-degradable plastics ban in wake of lawsuit
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CURIA) has backed the prohibition of oxo-degradable plastics on the market, underlining its intent to protect the natural environment and human health and dismissing legal claims made by Symphony Environmental.
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ArticleFunding round seeks raw material, chemical recycling, and value chain start-ups
Fifteen start-ups working in raw materials, chemical recycling, and the value chain will be rewarded with networking opportunities under the new round of Circular Valley’s Circular Economy Accelerator funding programme.
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ArticleUltra-clean PE materials for flexible packaging revealed by Repsol
Repsol has expanded its ultra-clean polyethylene range – now featuring several grades of HDPE, low-density metallocene, and an EBA copolymer – and expects to provide customers with various options to replace multi-material flexibles while aligning with recyclability targets set out in upcoming EU legislation.
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ArticleDTM Print’s mono-material and tech line strives for recyclable labelling products
DTM Print has produced new biobased papers, mono-material label materials, and a new colour label printer with its sights set on enhanced recyclability, increased efficiency, and reduced environmental impact during label production processes.
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ArticleBOTTA EcoPackaging develops recyclable kraft cable ties in bid to reduce single-use plastics
BOTTA EcoPackaging has revealed cable ties made from recyclable kraft paper in a move expected to help businesses cut down on unnecessary single-use plastics and lower their environmental footprints without compromising on tie strength or durability.
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Article"An Industry in Transition": FachPack 2018 Sets New Records
FachPack 2018 brought about 45,000 trade visitors (2016: 41,014) to Nuremberg from 25 to 27 September to learn about innovations and trends in the packaging industry.
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ArticleDiversity, equity, and inclusion objectives increasing across supply chain, survey claims
A survey by Gartner reveals that nearly half of supply chain organizations have formal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) objectives, rising year-over-year from 27% in 2022 to 49% in 2023 – yet 43% report higher attrition rates among underrepresented talent.
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Article"Category-changing" packaging design for plant-based gelato brand
Gigi, a plant-based Italian-style gelato, launches with brand and packaging design by London agency Straight Forward Design.
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ArticleSappi’s machine-glazed kraft strives for high coffee pack print quality
Designed especially for coffee packaging, Sappi’s Algro Finess C coated flexible packaging paper aims to prevent fold or colour cracking while offering ‘superior’ printing and converting properties.
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ArticlePlastic-to-paper shift could increase environmental footprint, says Rabobank
A new report from Rabobank warns that consumer demand to replace plastic packaging with paper is not a silver bullet in the pursuit of sustainability – citing higher energy consumption, increased carbon emissions, and the addition of extra materials that could prevent recyclability or biodegradability as contributing factors.
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ArticleThree trends observed at Pharmapack 2024
Pharmapack 2024 – this year’s instalment of an annual event for pharmaceutical packaging, drug delivery, medical devices, and machinery – took place in Paris on 24-25th January. Remi Turbet Delof, global strategic account manager at Systech, runs us through the common threads in the solutions on display, including anti-tampering measures, smart packaging features, serialization, transparency and traceability, and automation.