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ArticleThe company combining replace, reduce, recycle and reuse in one material
Refour’s RE-4 monomaterial is formed of air, minerals, and around 20-30% PP and can be recycled in public waste streams along with other plastics. We spoke to Torben Andersen, CEO of Refour, and Ida Feltendahl Frimer, marketing manager at Refour, about how the RE-4 material could act as an alternative to a range of non-circular paper, plastic, and mixed material packaging.
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ArticleCreating a framework for the designers of the circular economy
When Joe Iles joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the framework of the circular economy was still in its infancy. Now, this model has become much more central to the way that businesses and consumers operate, and the Foundation has been at the centre of that transition.
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ArticleAptar and PureCycle reach ‘testing milestone’ with Ultra-Pure Recycled plastic for hinged closures
Aptar says it has been able to convert a prototype material containing PureCycle’s Ultra-Pure Recycled (UPR) plastic into multiple colours of hinged closures with performances similar to conventional resin.
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ArticleConnected packaging – why the time is now and why the opportunities are vast
The implementation of connected packaging has so far yielded mixed results for brands. Jeremy Yates, director of strategic partnerships at Happy Finish, discusses how brands can harness the potential of connected packaging by engaging consumers with clear calls to action, accessible technology, and immersive storytelling.
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ArticleHenkel to introduce renewable feedstock based on BASF’s biomass balance approach
Henkel has announced that around 110,000 tonnes per year of fossil-based feedstock across its Laundry & Home Care and Beauty Care businesses will be replaced with renewable carbon sources using BASF’s certified biomass balance approach.
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ArticleNew consortium to develop artificial intelligence model for packaging waste sorting
The Perfect Sorting Consortium will bring together brand owners, universities, and an independent test and research centre to develop and test an AI decision model that could help with the separation of packaging that is not currently properly sorted.
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ArticleStora Enso launches recyclable fibre-based material for foodservice paper lids
Stora Enso says its new Cupforma Natura Aqua+ material is optimal for converting into paper cup lids for foodservice applications, as it does not absorb liquid and is recyclable in the same stream as paper cups and compostable in industrial settings.
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Article‘Refillables can’t solve today’s consumer problems’
Recent reports have suggested that consumers may be turning their backs on refillable packaging. What could explain this trend? According to Robert Lilienfeld, founder and executive director of sustainable packaging think tank SPRING, the packaging industry should keep one mantra in mind: convenience is king.
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ArticleHolyGrail 2.0 concludes semi-industrial trials with successful validation
The HolyGrail 2.0 initiative has successfully validated the prototype detection unit for digital watermarks after semi-industrial testing that mimics real-life conditions, with a 99% detection rate and the opportunity to develop new, more granular post-consumer recycling streams that do not yet exist.
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ArticleMechanical converting solution for agricultural residue provides fibre-based alternative to SUP
Solenis has partnered with BIO-LUTIONS to develop fibre-based, single-use food packaging from agricultural residues with a solution that reportedly removes the need for binding agents and allows for the use of barrier coatings made with renewable materials.
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ArticleHow is the pharmaceutical labels market faring?
According to a report by Future Market Insights (FMI), the healthcare and laboratory labels market is valued at US$9.2 billion in 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic, demographic shifts, and advancements in medical technologies are likely to continue driving this growth – although there could be challenges ahead for the industry.
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ArticleColgate launches HDPE tube with ‘Recycle Me!’ design to boost consumer awareness of its recyclability
Colgate is rolling out its recyclable HDPE tube with limited edition ‘Recycle Me!’ graphics to ensure consumers are aware that the tube can be placed in the recycling bin without any additional steps like cleaning and as signposting for Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs).
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ArticleThe importance of designing smart technology into fashion’s sustainable packaging goals
As fashion and retail brands commit to sustainable packaging targets, Debbie Shakespeare, senior director of sustainability compliance and core product line management at Avery Dennison RBIS, explains how incorporating smart technology across the supply chain will be essential to meeting these goals.
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ArticleBOBST launches new All-in-One line for label production
BOBST has announced an addition to its All-in-One, All-Inline portfolio with the new DIGITAL MASTER series for a fully digitalised and automated production line for label applications with run speeds of up to 100 m/min.
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ArticleFocus on sustainable barrier packaging at MeetingPack 2022
Environmental sustainability and functionality are two trends that define the food packaging of the future. This will the focus of MeetingPack, which will take place on 20-21 April at the Valencia Conference Centre.
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ArticleThe EPR implementation challenge
What do the proposed delays and changes to the UK’s EPR tell us about the wider challenges and opportunities associated with implementing such schemes?
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ArticleWebinar: 2022 Food and Consumer Packaging Trends, Opportunities and Implications
The food and consumer packaged goods industry is undergoing change driven by a number of market trends.
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ArticleA secure packaging future begins with C-suite stability
The packaging industry is set to grow at a steady rate in the coming years – but an ageing workforce and reliance on legacy operations could stagnate its future potential. Sandy McKenzie, partner at Amrop UK, discusses how attracting new talent and improving training opportunities could help to build the C-suite stability needed to support the packaging industry’s continued development.
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ArticleRecycling scheme for coffee pods partners with food-to-go retailer
Consumers will be able to recycle Pret A Manger’s aluminium at-home coffee pods via drop-off points or kerbside collection in select locations in collaboration with Podback, which aims to recycle coffee pods into new products like beverage cans.
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ArticleJoin us at the Sustainable Packaging Summit in Lisbon
We’re excited to announce further details on the physical part of our Sustainable Packaging Summit, which will be taking from the 13th-14th September in Lisbon.