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ArticleHow circular is PET in Europe?
The environmental consultancy Eunomia has produced a report for Zero Waste Europe on the current state of PET circularity in Europe and how this can be improved to meet targets set by legislation and industry.
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ArticleMorrisons switches own brand milk from HDPE bottles to ‘carbon neutral’ cartons
From mid-February, UK retailer Morrisons will move its own brand fresh milk products from HDPE bottles to ‘carbon neutral’ Tetra Pak cartons – a move it estimates will eliminate 100 tonnes of plastic per year.
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ArticleAvery Dennison launches compact NFC inlays for retail packaging
Avery Dennison today announced the introduction of ultra-small form factor versions of two of its popular NFC products, AD Circus Mini NTAG213 and AD Microblock ICODE SLIX, with the aim of anticipating demand for ever-smaller tagging options in the retail, packaging, pharmaceutical, and beauty sectors.
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ArticlePulPac and Scandicore collaborate on ‘world’s first’ paper tube lids
Scandicore, a leading manufacturer of cores and tubes for the manufacturing industry, has launched paper tube lids made with PulPac’s Dry Molded Fibre technology.
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ArticleColoured paper range dyed with plant derivatives launched by James Cropper
James Cropper has released a coloured paper range using dye derived from plant extracts, such as rosemary, that would have otherwise been wasted.
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ArticleWhat can we expect from supply chain digitalisation in 2022?
Josephine Coombe, Managing Director of Nulogy in Europe, discusses expectations for digitalisation in 2022, and the role it will play in tackling supply chain challenges for contract packers, manufacturers, and brands alike.
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ArticleAn innovative approach to protecting consumers from counterfeit products
In the latest edition of the Spotlight, Markem-Imaje (MI) outlines how brands can better protect their consumers from counterfeiters while nurturing customer loyalty.
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ArticleRethinking polymers: The challenges of commercializing biobased materials
There are several newer classes of polymer that have the potential to challenge traditional fossil-based materials and reduce the carbon impact of plastic packaging. But commercializing these can be a process of many years and there are a number of barriers to overcome.
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ArticleStarbucks begins returnable cup programme
Starbucks has started the trial of its returnable cup programme in Europe, which will allow customers to purchase a hot or cold drink in a reusable cup for a £1 deposit repayable when it is returned for cleaning and reuse.
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ArticleHenkel brand relaunch offers more inclusive design and bottles with recycled plastic
Henkel’s Schwarzkopf brand will relaunch its Schauma range from February 2022 with a bottle redesign that allows for clearer and more personal communication with the consumer, as well as lighter bottle bodies containing at least 50% recycled plastic.
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ArticleFunding secured for project to increase recycled content and quality of PET bottles
Scientists from Heriot-Watt University have been granted funding from Innovate UK for a two-year project aimed at developing additives and processing materials to increase the recycled content and quality of PET bottles.
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ArticleINEOS and Coveris collaborate on stretch film application for recycled polymer grades
INEOS O&P has announced that its range of recycled polymer grades, Recycl-IN, will be used by Coveris for a new stretch-hood packaging film, which will reportedly contain a minimum of 30% recycled material.
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ArticleCan paper bottles actually be sustainable?
To dive deeper into the sustainability credentials of paper bottles, we caught up with Malcolm Waugh, CEO at Frugalpac.
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ArticleMondi reinforces packaging focus with business divestment
Mondi has announced that it has entered an agreement to sell its Personal Care Components (PCC) business to Nitto Denko Corporation as part of its strategic focus on expanding its packaging operations.
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ArticleThe Rapid Interview with SCREEN
We speak to SCREEN about manufacturing and supplying digital printing equipment for a range of industry applications in the latest edition of our Rapid Interview feature.
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Articleetma reports on European tube industry’s ‘resilient’ 2021 figures
According to a report from the European tube manufacturers association (etma), the European tube market remained “stable” in 2021 despite the on-going challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching a total volume of just over 11.6 billion units.
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ArticleThis energy efficient technology turns fallen leaves into paper
We spoke with Alexander Sobolenko, co-founder of Releaf, about the company’s technology for extracting cellulose fibres from fallen leaves to form recyclable and decomposable paper products.
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ArticleTesco announces removal of 1.5 billion pieces of plastic since launch of packaging strategy
As part of its 4Rs packaging strategy, Tesco has removed more than one and a half billion pieces of plastic from its UK business, with 500 million pieces removed in the last 12 months.
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ArticlePackaging adhesives and sustainability
Adhesives are more or less invisible, but play an important part in quite literally holding packaging together. Elisabeth Skoda looks at the latest market developments and discusses recent trends with H.B. Fuller and Bostik.
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ArticleRecyClass publishes recycling evaluation protocol for polystyrene packaging
RecyClass says that the post-consumer recyclability of rigid polystyrene packaging can be tested with its new Recyclability Evaluation Protocol for Polystyrene (PS) Containers.