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ArticleLignin Industries gains distribution partner for biobased plastic
In a new partnership agreement, Hellyar Plastics will help bring Lignin Industries’ patented, recyclable, biobased material made from lignin to market and reduce industrial alliance on fossil-based plastics.
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ArticleKHS introduces kraft paper handle for multipack bottle carrier
KHS Group has announced that its Nature MultiPack – which uses adhesive instead of shrink film, paper or cardboard, said to result in 85% less material than conventional setups - can now be combined with a carrying handle made of kraft paper.
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60 Seconds with monta at SPS
At this year’s Sustainable Packaging Summit in Amsterdam, Koffi Tchetchebleko, Regional Sales Manager at monta, explains how the company’s Greenline tapes help to minimize the use of virgin fossil-based material.
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ArticleMIT and Mecalux to integrate self-learning AI into logistics
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) and intralogistics group Mecalux have begun a five-year collaborative project to accelerate the integration of self-learning artificial intelligence (AI) in logistics.
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ArticleFrylight bottle weight reduction removes 20 tonnes of plastic from supply chain
Frylight has reduced the weight of its cooking spray bottle by 9% from 22 grams to 20 grams, a move aimed at lowering the brand’s carbon footprint within both production and logistics.
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ArticleNew bag-in-box from Smurfit Westrock aids easy separation for recycling
Smurfit Westrock aims to adhere to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s minimum requirement of 80% recyclability with its EasySplit Bag-in-Box design, which claims to streamline the separation of the plastic bag and cardboard box components.
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ArticleIndustry reacts to INC-5 as negotiators fail to complete Global Plastics Treaty
PepsiCo, Zero Waste Europe, Reloop, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Greenpeace, WWF, and UNEP are among the industry players commenting on the lack of progress in a Global Plastics Treaty at INC-5. Generally, they commend the vast majority’s unity against alleged “obstructionism”, but highlight gaps in the draft text and express disappointment at further delays in negotiations.
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ArticleEMR Reusable Steels targets carbon reduction with reusable material
EMR Reusable Steels recently received the Recycled Product of the Year award at the National Recycling Awards for its steel sections - removed from end-of-life buildings and reused in new projects - said to offer a 97.5% carbon reduction compared to virgin steel sections.
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ArticleBerry develops PE bag solution with 50% PCR for Schomburg
Berry Global has developed a ventilated PE bag solution that contains 50% post-consumer recycled plastic content (PCR) for construction chemicals company Schomburg, aiming to reduce its product losses and carbon footprint.
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ArticleHigh costs, low demand, and imports stall Europe’s plastic recycling capacity
According to new data from Plastics Recyclers Europe, the continent’s recycling capacity has stagnated with a year-on-year increase of only 6% in 2023; this is reported to mark its lowest growth since 2017.
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ArticleIs your production line ready for what is next?
The adoption of Data Matrix or QR codes, commonly known as 2D codes, is set to bring numerous competitive advantages to the food and beverage industry. Meeting new regulations, reducing downtime, and ensuring traceability all hinge on choosing the right coding technology.
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ArticleNo agreement reached over a Global Plastics Treaty at INC-5
After a week of negotiations, INC-5 has come to a close with no agreement reached over a Global Plastics Treaty, and another session is now expected to take place in 2025 – an outcome many blame on ‘low-ambition countries’ stalling progress for their own ends.
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ArticleLG Chem and Reifenhäuser agree to collaborate on recyclable film project
South Korean chemical company LG Chem and the extrusion machine manufacturer Reifenhäuser have signed a partnership with the aim of developing films for recyclable packaging.
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ArticleAn introduction to chaos packaging
Chaos packaging is the art of putting everyday, familiar products in surprise formats. For example, gin packaged in an engine oil bottle, or water in a beer can. What’s behind this growing trend? Tey Bannerman of McKinsey Design and Lisa Cain of Smurfit Westrock take a closer look.
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ArticleBelgian retailers forego single-use plastics with reusable mushroom packaging
Albert Heijn, Aldi, Carrefour, Colruyt, Delhaize, and Lidl are working with the Reusable Packaging Coalition to pilot reusable packaging for mushrooms in Mechelen, aligning with Europe’s upcoming ban on single-use plastic for lightweight fruit and vegetables.
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ArticleBusinesses want ‘concrete outcomes’ over complete consensus at INC-5
The Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty is pushing for an instrument that prioritizes the ambition of most INC-5 negotiators over voluntary measures with universal support.
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ArticleNew project aims to develop 100% recyclable skin pack container from recycled PET
AIMPLAS is collaborating with Covinil and Eroski to develop a 100% recyclable flexible skin pack packaging using recycled PET.
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ArticleSustainable Packaging Summit 2024 On Demand
The 2024 edition of Packaging Europe’s Sustainable Packaging Summit, which brought together leading experts and thought leaders from across the packaging and FMCG industries, took place in Amsterdam from the 12th to the 13th of November. The event – our biggest to date – served as a platform for strategic ...
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ArticleThe inside scoop on the Sustainable Packaging Summit 2024
So many valuable and in-depth conversations were held at the Sustainable Packaging Summit this year. To give you a taste, this edition of the Brief provides a snapshot of the onstage discussions, from regulatory limitations to data collection to start-up pitches.
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ArticleINC-5 Chair fast-tracks revised text amid frustrations over slow progress
Responding to mounting frustration over slow progress at INC-5 in Busan, Ambassador Luis Vayas Valdivieso is set to release a revised Global Plastics Treaty text ‘as early as noon on Friday’. Now attendees are urging negotiators to act quickly and prioritize completion over consensus.