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ArticleThe path to a zero-waste future
Across the globe, two billion tonnes of waste are generated annually, according to The World Bank. Earlier this year, Avery Dennison teamed up with the Future Laboratory to compile the Zero Waste Futures report.
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ArticleSIG expands paper straw portfolio
SIG announces that it will add three new straws to its existing portfolio with the aim of increasing the number of alternatives to single-use plastic (SUP) plastic straws available to beverage manufacturers.
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The Week in Brief: 8th November-12th November
This week, Unilever launched its first-ever convenience store refill trial and we spoke to Chemical Recycling Europe's incoming Secretary General to get an outlook for the sector.
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ArticleRecyclable pouch for therapeutic pet food developed by Coveris
Coveris has partnered with the French pet food manufacturer, Demavic, to launch its range of new therapeutic pet kibble in a monomaterial, recyclable bag.
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ArticleHow global packaging suppliers play an important role in sustainability
In this article, Carol O’Neill, Group President of BW Packaging Systems, discusses the nuances of what it means to be “sustainable” in different regions of the world.
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ArticleAvery Dennison releases ‘sustainable’ product range for paper and film labels
Avery Dennison launches AD RDX, a range of paper and film products aimed at boosting sustainability by decreasing the use of materials and resources, as well as reducing transport and storage requirements.
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ArticleCatching up with the winner of the 2021 Sustainability Awards
Nextek’s NEXTLOOPP project, which creates food-grade packaging from recycled polypropylene, was crowned the overall winner at our 2021 Sustainability Awards. We caught up with Edward Kosior, Nextek’s CEO, to learn more about the project’s potential.
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ArticleSmithers predict world packaging demand to surpass $1 trillion in 2021
A study released by Smithers suggests that the global packaging industry has returned to solid growth following the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, with its total value expected to reach $1.1 trillion in 2021.
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ArticleSIG unveils next generation food and beverage filling technology
SIG presents SIG NEO, which the company says is the centrepiece of its next generation platform and will debut alongside the combivita family-size pack. It is reportedly the world’s fastest filling machine for family-size carton packs.
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ArticleReuse system for construction industry pallets set for 2022 rollout
The Pallet LOOP is a pallet reuse scheme aimed at incentivising construction industry pallet returns via a cost-effective, easy-to-use, deposit-based system expected to be launched in 2022.
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ArticlePro Carton backs COP26 deal to tackle deforestation
In this article Winfried Muehling, general manager at Pro Carton, reacts to the announcement from COP26 regarding pledges to halt and reverse deforestation.
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ArticleCustomisable closure liner technology launched by Amcor
Amcor announced yesterday that it would be rolling out its IMPRESSIONS technology, developed in partnership with MGJ, which uses CNYK colour printing technology to enable brands to customise closure liners for enhanced engagement with consumers.
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ArticleTIPA launches home compostable transparent laminate
TIPA has unveiled T. LAM 608, which it says is certified transparent laminate that can be disposed of in home composting bins.
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ArticleCan the packaging industry decarbonize by 2050?
We found out how the Mission Possible Partnership, which is made up of some of the largest companies in the world, plans to help accelerate decarbonization in the most carbon-intensive industries.
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ArticleThis innovation gives consumers power over use-by dates
We spoke to Rui Xu about FreshTag, a pH-sensitive label for food contact packaging that changes colour to indicate the freshness of the food inside – helping to eliminate confusion about use-by dates and empowering consumers to reduce food waste.
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ArticleAchieving higher recycling rates: could the Mass-Balance approach be the solution?
In a new position paper from Chemical Recycling Europe, the organisation argues that Mass-Balance is “essential” for achieving higher recycling rates through chemical recycling and reducing the plastics industry’s dependency on crude oil.
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ArticleForest Stewardship Council responds to COP26 Declaration on ending deforestation
Last week at COP26 more than 100 countries made a pledge to halt and reverse deforestation by 2030. In this article, Asger Olesen, Chief Climate and Ecosystem Services Officer at the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), gives his views on this.
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ArticleHP wins industry awards for PageWide C500 top feeder enhancement
HP Inc. has recently rolled out an enhanced sheet-feeding system for its PageWide C500 Press, which it says will help to accelerate growth in the digital corrugated market through higher productivity and lower costs.
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Article‘Industry first’ virtual trials for lightweighting glass technology set to begin in January 2022
In January 2022, Dassault Systèmes, Ardagh Group, and EXXERGY will commence ‘virtual twin’ trials to test the use of an innovative coating technology that reportedly increases the strength and reduces the weight of glass bottles.
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ArticleNew papers made from recycled wood-free fibres introduced by Avery Dennison
Avery Dennison has announced three white, uncoated papers that it claims are made from 100% recycled fibres – an expansion of the company’s portfolio of post-consumer recycled materials for wine, spirits, food, and beverage labels.