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ArticleRecyclable box for cardboard cup recycling revealed by Smurfit Kappa and Valpak
A joint effort between Smurfit Kappa and Valpak has resulted in a freestanding cardboard cup recycling box designed to contain empty beverage containers in a fully recyclable pack for transportation to waste collectors.
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ArticleNovolex announces ‘recyclable’ food packaging containers made with 10% recycled plastic
Novolex has announced its ‘recyclable’ food packaging containers, reportedly made with a minimum of 10% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.
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ArticleBacardi cuts carbon footprint of glass bottle production in ‘first’ for spirits industry
Bacardi has successfully completed the “world’s first” commercial production of a glass spirits bottle fueled by hydrogen in a trial that took place earlier this month.
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ArticleRecyclable paper butter wrap launched by Sirane
Sirane has added a plastic-free, recyclable butter wrap made from paper to its ‘Earth Packaging’ range – with a number of different barrier options available.
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ArticleVinca launches organic Sicilian wine in Ardagh Metal Packaging’s wine cans
Vinca has launched a new series of its organic wine range from Sicily in 187ml cans from Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP).
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ArticleTrinseo announces polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) depolymerization plant for recycling PMMA-based materials
Specialty material solutions provider Trinseo is aiming to advance the potential of sustainable plastics with its polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) depolymerization plant in Rho, Italy, apparently enabling efficient recycling of PMMA-based materials.
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ArticleSurveying the changing cardboard packaging industry landscape
On the occasion of the opening of DS Smith’s R8 innovation centre near Birmingham in the UK, Elisabeth Skoda spoke to Marc Chiron, Global Sales, Marketing & Innovation Director for the packaging division at the company, about changes and developments in the cardboard packaging industry.
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ArticleInternational Aluminium Institute launches transparent decarbonization initiative
A new initiative has been launched by the International Aluminium Institute with a focus on transparent and public tracking of its member companies’ intention to reduce, and developments in the reduction of, greenhouse gas emissions.
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ArticlePulPac reveals phone tray insert made from Dry Molded Fiber
PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber Phone Tray Insert is the latest addition to its Highway Products line, designed as a cost-effective and responsibly produced alternative to plastic or fibre-based packaging.
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ArticleSEE designs plastic out of food packaging with paper-based bottom web
SEE (formerly Sealed Air) has revealed a paper-based bottom web designed to help food processors and retailers cut down on their plastic usage and meet consumer demand for paper-based packaging.
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ArticleFlexible plastics and paperboard markets will grow the fastest in next five years, Smithers claims
According to a new market report from Smithers, the packaging sector will reach a total value of $1.17 trillion in 2023, with flexible plastics and paperboard set to become the fastest-growing packaging materials in the next five years.
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ArticlePlastics Recyclers Europe manifesto targets progress and competitiveness for plastics industry
In its new manifesto, Plastics Recyclers Europe encourages the EU to drive competitiveness and innovation for plastics, listing science-based policies, traceable imports, and realistic targets amongst its recommended points of priority.
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ArticleMondi upgrades production mills for efficient and accessible saturating kraft paper
Mondi has added to its saturating kraft paper range, invested in a new paper machine, and improved the efficiency of existing models across various European mills with the goal of optimizing capacity, efficiency, and availability.
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ArticleToppan to build new line for next-generation semiconductor packages
Toppan has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with JOLED Inc. to build a mass production line for high-density semiconductor packages at JOLED’s Nomi site.
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ArticleReuse and refill targets and restrictions on single-use endorsed in joint letter
Over 1,700 companies in the European reusable and refillable packaging industry have backed the draft General Approach of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation proposed in Spain, especially its reuse and refill targets and restrictions on the single-use packaging market.
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ArticleSustainable Packaging Summit: The reuse opportunity
This eminent panel explores the opportunities and limitations of reuse models, and considers the strategies that can accelerate adoption
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ArticleSustainable Packaging Summit: Tom Szaky - solutions for right now and the future
Join us for a discussion with Tom Szaky, Founder & CEO of TerraCycle, and author of The Future of Packaging. Tom will pull back the curtain on how the current trends and models of production and consumption are driving challenges in sustainable packaging design and responsible waste management. He will also discuss why a collaborative approach - involving all actors in the supply chain - is crucial for driving the systematic changes we need to create a more circular future for packaging.
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ArticleThe Amazon approach to packaging sustainability
Last month, Amazon announced that 100% of its delivery packaging in Europe is now recyclable – including for products sold by third parties on its site. Thais Blumer, the company’s European Head of Sustainable Packaging, tells us more about this move – as well as Amazon’s overall packaging sustainability ethos.
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ArticlePremium cheeses from Fromagerie Milleret wrapped in paper by Amcor
Fromagerie Milleret has packaged two of its premium cheeses in recycle-ready paper from Amcor – a move expected to enhance recyclability while maintaining the quality of the products.
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ArticleHigh payload pick-and-place robot unveiled by ABB Robotics
ABB Robotics has added the IRB 930, a pick-and-place robot consisting of three variants for handling 12kg and 22kg payloads, to its industrial SCARA portfolio for applications in packaging, manufacturing, and more.