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ArticleAntalis Packaging’s ‘recyclable’ shipping carton utilises honeycomb protective design
Antalis Packaging has created what it says is an easy-to-recycle alternative to wooden shipping crates, offering a honeycomb cell design for enhanced protection for a company that requested sustainable crates for the transportation of heavy, fragile goods overseas.
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ArticleClosing the loop for PET
We spoke with Petcore’s new President to look into the current challenging market conditions for PET - from concerning price rises, to ever-present sustainability issues.
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ArticleRedesign with emphasis on efficacy for Unilever deodorant brand
Echo has worked with Rexona, which is owned by Unilever, on a packaging redesign for its anti-perspirant and deodorant ranges with a focus on communicating efficacy and maintaining brand identity across the UK and US markets.
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ArticlePurePac offers recyclable folding carton for chocolate without the need for inner packaging
Van Genechten Packaging has developed a recyclable folding carton packaging for chocolate, PurePac, with an inside anti-grease barrier that it says eliminates the need for aluminium or plastic inner packaging.
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ArticleBerry Global purchase marks first commercial sale of ExxonMobil’s certified circular polymers
ExxonMobil has completed the first commercial sale of its chemically recycled, certified circular polymers to Berry Global, which will use the polymers to manufacture containers of food-grade packaging based on a mass balance approach.
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ArticleFrom forest to your table!
In our latest Spotlight, Madeiras Afonso introduces its new line of Wooden Food Trays, offering a recyclable and compostable alternative to plastic and aluminium.
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ArticleHow will the war in Ukraine affect the paper and pulp industry?
It’s clear that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will have an effect on the price and flow of raw materials used by the packaging industry. The paper-based packaging sector is no exception. We spoke with Cepi to learn more about how the war is affecting the sector right now, and what to expect in the weeks and months ahead.
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ArticleFunding secured for project aiming to convert food waste into bioplastics
WASTE2FUNC has been granted a €6.7 million investment from BBI-JU to build a platform to collect food waste with the aim of converting it into bioplastics and biosurfactants for applications including cosmetics, household, and personal care products.
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ArticleUK supermarkets join forces for ‘world’s biggest’ multi-retailer refill trial
UK retailers M&S, Morrisons, Ocado, Waitrose & Partners and the supply chain solutions company CHEP have formed a Refill Coalition with the goal to co-design an end-to-end refill solution to be trialled both in stores and for bulk home deliveries later this year.
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ArticleHow will the UN’s new treaty on plastic waste affect the packaging industry?
With the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA) yesterday backing a legally binding treaty on plastic waste, we examine what this might mean for the packaging industry, including how it aligns with existing goals, where industry focus may shift, and what uncertainties remain.
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ArticleEuropean packaging institutes call for joint action to support Ukraine
The European Packaging Institutes Consortium has released a call for a set of joint actions from the packaging industry in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last week. In solidarity with the people of Ukraine, and in line with our fundamental belief in international collaboration for the common good, Packaging Europe whole-heartedly supports EPIC’s position.
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Article‘Today we wrote history’: nations commit to developing legally binding agreement on plastic pollution
In a historic move, Heads of State, Ministers of environment, and representatives from 175 nations have backed a UN resolution to End Plastic Pollution and create a legally binding agreement on plastic waste.
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ArticleCEFLEX awarded funding to further develop flexible packaging guidelines
CEFLEX and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) will co-fund research into how flexible packaging can be designed for optimal sorting and recycling, with a focus on updating the Designing for a Circular Economy guidelines.
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ArticleTesco to trial Apeel’s edible protective coating for fresh produce
Tesco will trial Apeel, a plant-based edible protective coating for fresh produce, in approximately 80 stores to understand the effect it has on shelf life.
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ArticleSGD Pharma and Stevanato Group unveil ‘industry first’ ready-to-use 100ml glass vial solution
SGD Pharma introduces its new 100ml moulded glass vials for injectable drug products, with secondary packaging from Stevanato Group reportedly offering a ready-to-use solution for safer and more efficient product launches.
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ArticleEuropean plastic mechanical recycling rate at 23%, says AMI
According to AMI, mechanical recycling in Europe exceeded 8 million tonnes in 2021, with an overall recycling rate of 23.1%, as feedstock insecurities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic continue.
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ArticleSustainability Perspectives with Stora Enso
Phillip Hanefeld – Senior Vice President of Innovation and Research & Development, of the Packaging Materials division at Stora Enso, discusses strategies and challenges in our latest video of the Sustainability Perspectives series.
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ArticleMajor brand owners commit to increasing investment in circular economy for flexibles
Mars, Mondelēz International, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever have today committed to increasing investments with the reported aim of accelerating the transition toward a circular economy for flexible packaging across Europe.
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ArticleBASF and DUO PLAST collaborate on stretch film suitable for explosive atmospheres
By equipping DUO EX-TRA with the static dissipative polymer Elastostat, DUO PLAST and BASF have launched the first stretch film suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
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ArticleEPR: Penalty or opportunity?
Emma Samson, marketing communications manager at environmental consultancy Searious Business, gives an introduction to EPR and argues that ambitious brands should see it as an exciting opportunity.