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ArticleNew report recommends scalable strategies to reduce single-use plastic in healthcare by 2040
Global sustainability consultancies Systemiq and Eunomia have released a report stating that the healthcare sector’s dependence on single-use plastics is increasing costs, waste, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with healthcare in Europe generating over 900,000 tonnes of single-use plastics in 2023, 5 million tonnes of CO2e emissions and costing €23 billion.
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ArticleMondi and Ekornes swap plastic for paper with new mattress pack
Mondi is partnering with Ekornes, a leading Norweigan furniture producer, to introduce a paper-based packaging solution for wrapping high-end mattresses, replacing the previous plastic solution.
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ArticleTOMRA announces optical sorting machine for nut and IQF industries
TOMRA Food has unveiled its 4C optical sorting machine designed to increase detection, accuracy, performance, efficiency and flexibility for the nut and individual quick freezing (IQF) industries.
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ArticleHenkel incorporates recycled plastic and aluminium in Fa rebrand
Henkel brand Fa has relaunched its portfolio featuring shower gels with 100% recycled plastic, designed for recycling, and deodorants with 50% recycled aluminium content.
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ArticleDS Smith helps ship salads and herbs in fibre-based, easy-access boxes
DS Smith has worked with Famifarm Oy to develop recyclable, fibre-based transport boxes, set to ship salads and herbs to stores across Finland and facilitate easy unpacking.
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Article‘First’ chilled, ready-to-eat soup in recyclable aluminium can makes debut
Dozz is presenting chilled, ready-to-eat soup in an aluminium can, a product designed to be consumed straight from the pack and recycled at end-of-life.
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ArticleBASF unveils water permeable thermoplastic polyamide for sausage casing
BASF has launched Ultramid H33 L, said to be the ‘world’s first’ thermoplastic polyamide with a high water permeability, designed for artificial casings in which sausages can be smoked and dried.
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ArticleCoveris reveals mono-material solution for refrigerated goods
Coveris has introduced a new resealable mono-material tray for refrigerated food applications, designed to replace non-recyclable, mixed-material packaging while ensuring extended shelf life and consumer convenience.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2025 Finalist Interview: DS Smith’s fibre-based multipack for PET bottles
As part of our Finalist Interview series ahead of the Sustainability Awards we spoke to Patricia Oddshammar, design and innovation director at DS Smith, about the company’s recyclable multipack for PET bottles, produced in collaboration with Krones. Designed as a fibre-based alternative to plastic shrink film, the entry has been nominated in the Commercialized Climate category.
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ArticleJapan reveals certification criteria for PET bottles, cosmetics and more
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has published certification criteria for beverage bottles, cleaning product containers, and cosmetics packaging – intended to increase recycled content, reduce material consumption, and streamline recyclability.
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ArticleSpecial-edition Pac-Man cans celebrate video game’s 45th anniversary
To celebrate Pac-Man’s 45th anniversary, Candy Can and Ardagh Metal Packaging are launching a series of 45 uniquely designed, special edition collectible cans printed with H!GHEND technology.
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ArticleDesign for Recyclability - LIVE
Join us for our next LinkedIn LIVE panel, as part of the Sustainable Packaging Summit series! We will be exploring the topic: Design for Recyclability. Best practices and common pitfalls Click here to attend Our expert panellists: Jude Allan, Interim MD OPRL & Chair ...
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ArticleYangi secures €10 million in funding to scale dry forming technology
Yangi has announced it has successfully secured €10 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round to industrialize its dry forming technology for fibre packaging at scale, led by venture capital fund Industrifonden.
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ArticleSidel launches laser technology solution for food and beverage packaging
Sidel has revealed plans to launch its EvoBLOW Laser at drinktec 2025, aiming to ‘redefine’ lightweighting for PET and rPET in the food and beverage industry, said to reduce preform waste by 50%.
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ArticleIs the European recycling industry truly doomed?
Words like ‘crisis’ and ‘breaking point’ are increasingly used to describe the European recycling industry, but are we past the point of no return? We seek to answer the question by taking a bird’s eye view of the issues at hand.
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ArticleWhat is the real impact of plastic waste exports on developing countries?
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this article IntroductionDeveloped countries export millions of tonnes of plastic waste each year, often to developing nations that may not have the infrastructure to manage it. This report explores the environmental, economic, and regulatory impacts ...
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ArticleColgate-Palmolive uses Erthos’ AI-powered platform for virtual pack designs
In a new collaborative partnership, Colgate-Palmolive will use Erthos’ AI-powered materials discovery platform to inform its sustainability-minded packaging developments.
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ArticleNefab aims to reduce waste and emissions with one-way shipping solution
Nefab has introduced the latest version of its EdgePak Collar, a fibre-based alternative to wooden pallet collars designed for one-way shipments, seeking to provide a ‘practical and cost-effective’ solution for industries where return logistics are not feasible.
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ArticleStrongbow and NaviLens seek to improve drinks accessibility with QR codes
In collaboration with marketing agency Purple Goat, Strongbow is seeking to assess the accessibility of its drinks by directly adding a NaviLens QR code to its packaging, designed to help blind and partially sighted shoppers find and understand the product.