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ArticleSustainability Awards 2023 Finalist Interview: PAPACKS Tablet Blister
Next in our Finalist Interview series for the Sustainability Awards is PAPACKS with its tablet blister made from ‘renewable raw materials with organic coating’. We spoke to PAPACKS about this entry, which has been nominated in the pre-commercialized renewables category.
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ArticleWhat’s preventing us from accelerating a circular future for plastic packaging?
The pressing issue of plastic packaging circularity, specifically focusing on PET, took centre stage in a recent round table discussion held at interpack 2023, hosted by Klockner Pentaplast (‘kp’) and featuring experts from CEFLEX, Petcore and Indorama.
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ArticleEnviro Systems partners with Chalmers University of Technology on project to develop pyrolysis-based recycling technology
Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) is participating in a three-year project at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg as part of an initiative to reduce the carbon footprint of West Sweden’s chemical industry. The collaboration aims to develop the next generation of Enviro’s pyrolysis-based recycling technology.
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ArticleNovelis to trial use of hydrogen in recycling furnaces
Novelis has been awarded a £4.6 million grant from the UK Government to trial the use of hydrogen as a power source for its recycling furnaces.
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ArticleAvery Dennison announces new labelling papers made from recycled content and alternative fibres
Avery Dennison has introduced four labelling papers reportedly made from recycled pulp and alternative fibres aimed at the premium packaging segment including wine and spirits, craft beverages, gourmet food, beauty and fragrances.
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ArticlePropellant-free aerosol technology launched by APS
APS has unveiled twistMist – a twist-activated, propellant-free, reusable aerosol technology that the company says is the first of its kind on the market.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2023 Finalist Interview: USDA-ARS’ clamshell with modified humidity
First in our Finalist Interview series for the Sustainability Awards is USDA-ARS (the U.S Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service) with its clamshell with modified humidity. We spoke to research chemist Jinhe Bai PhD about this entry, which has been nominated in the pre-commercialized Active and Intelligent category.
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ArticleDecarbonising the global food system
What role can packaging and processing innovation play in helping to decarbonise global food systems? And how can our industry empower consumers with knowledge as it works towards this goal? Alex Henriksen, Managing Director for Tetra Pak North Europe and UK, tells us more.
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ArticleTotalEnergies Premium Wood Pellets packaging now made of 50% recycled polymers
TotalEnergies’ Premium Wood Pellets are now packed in high-performance polyethylene bags incorporating 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials.
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ArticlePolyAl: a new kid on the block
This technical article by EXTR:ACT e.V in partnership with ACE explores new opportunities in material recycling made possible by the increase in collection of laminated paper packaging.
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ArticleWalki Group partners with The Paper Lid Company to produce recyclable and printable paper lids
Walki Group has invested in Finnish start-up The Paper Lid Company (TPLC) which has reportedly developed a method of manufacturing recyclable paper lids.
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ArticleCosmetics brand Respectueuse launches deodorant product line with Sonoco’s recyclable EnviroStick packaging
Cosmetics company Respectueuse has launched a product line using Sonoco’s rigid paper EnviroStick packaging, which is reportedly fully recyclable and composed of recycled cardboard.
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ArticleWeak demand affecting plastic packaging sector, according to survey of leading companies
After a promising start to the year for many, weak demand, persistently high energy costs and a shortage of skilled workers are currently negatively affecting manufacturers of plastic packaging in Germany, according to the German plastic packaging industry association.
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Article‘Speak the same language’: Promoting sustainable consumer habits
How can a greater understanding of consumer behaviours and motivations help build a more sustainable supply chain? Victoria Hattersley reports.
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ArticleAmcor and Aludium collaborate on ‘low-carbon’ aluminium product for use in screwcaps
Amcor Capsules and aluminium suppliers Aludium have collaborated to produce what they are describing as a certified and independently verified ‘low-carbon’ aluminium product for use in screwcaps, with a reported reduction of more than 50% in carbon footprint compared to the average for primary aluminium sold in Europe.
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ArticleBASF Venture Capital invests in chemical recycling startup DePoly SA
BASF Venture Capital GmbH (BVC), the corporate venture company of the BASF Group has announced an investment in the Swiss startup DePoly SA (DePoly), a plastic solutions provider developing chemical recycling technology.
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ArticleUPM Raflatac launches new collection of beverage label materials using recycled fibres
UPM Raflatac has announced the launch of its new collection of wine, spirits and beverage label materials, Rêverie 3, that apparently uses recycled fibres. The company says Rêverie 3 offers packaging designers labels made with materials from FSC® certified (FSC C012530) forests, recycled materials and other controlled sources.
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ArticleThe Lidl approach to packaging sustainability
How does Lidl, one of the world’s largest food retailers, approach packaging sustainability? We had a conversation with the company to discuss its views on the role that retailers play in this context, the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive revisions, biodegradables, reuse, and much more.
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ArticleOpen Data Standard for packaging expanded to cover all common packaging materials
The Open 3P Data Standard for packaging, developed initially to support efficient and consistent data capture, sharing, and reporting on plastic packaging has now been expanded to cover all common packaging materials including glass, metals, paper, fibre-based composites and wood.