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ArticleMMC moves to large-scale production of mushroom-made packaging
The Magical Mushroom Company (MMC) has announced the launch of large-scale production of its mushroom-derived biodegradable packaging, a plastic-free alternative that can be broken up to biodegrade on a home compost heap or flowerbed.
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ArticleThe inside story of the McDonald’s packaging rebrand
McDonald’s recently teamed up with Pearlfisher to rethink its packaging design, with a focus on aesthetic minimalism. We talked with Matt Sia, creative director at Pearlfisher, to get the inside story on the rethink.
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ArticleWebinar: Designing The Circular Economy
Preventing waste entering the environment and reducing the world’s carbon footprint - these two critical challenges are reflected in the EU’s Green Deal, which sets out a clear ambition to 2030 advancing the circular economy for plastics and reaching
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ArticleSoftbox supports Pfizer in global cold chain distribution of COVID-19 vaccine
Softbox, a global provider of passive temperature control packaging solutions, has been supporting Pfizer in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
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ArticleDriving e-grocery sales by taking a total system approach to food packaging
Andrea Questa, e-grocery solutions manager EMEA at Sealed Air, looks at the critical role of taking a total system approach to primary and secondary food packaging in developing a successful e-commerce strategy.
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ArticleSouth-Korean start-up looks to tackle microplastics consumption with innovative bottle cap filter
South-Korean start-up Real Water has come up with a unique reusable bottle cap that filters out microplastics from bottled water, thus reducing synthetic polymer contamination.
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ArticleIs Australia's expanded polystyrene ‘phase-out’ a good decision?
The Australian government aims to phase out ‘problematic and unnecessary single-use plastic materials’ from food and beverage containers by 2022. One of the main materials it identifies is expanded polystyrene, as Victoria Hattersley reports.
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ArticleJoin us for the start of the Global Packaging Innovation Forum
Take part in the very first event of our Global Packaging Innovation Forum on 15th March 2021 from 14:00-15:30 CET!
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ArticleNon-electric cooling for COVID-19 vaccines with Schaumaplast
Logistics company Unitax uses Schaumaplast cold-chain packaging made from BASF's biomass-balanced Styropor® BMB in COVID-19 vaccine logistics.
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ArticleParkside delivers home compostable supplement pack for Optibac
Optibac, a producer of healthy bacteria supplements, has worked with Parkside to create a compostable pouch for Kids Gummies – its new, all-natural probiotic supplement for children aged 3+.
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ArticleHome compostable, 100% bio-based coffee capsule revealed by Capsul’in Pro
Luxembourg-based company Capsul’in Pro has today launched its Zero Impact Nespresso compatible coffee capsule, which it says is the first of its kind to be 100% bio-based, certified home compostable, and with a high oxygen barrier.
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ArticleEuropean flexible packaging manufacturers voice concern at ongoing tension in polymer market
Members of the flexible packaging value chain are voicing concern at tensions in the polymer market which have been going on for some time, according to a new report.
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ArticleVPF launches new liner solutions for labels with sustainability in mind
VPF has launched NSA700-476 – a liner for self-adhesive labels that is made of 70% recycled paper.
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ArticleMondelēz International commits to further reduction in use of virgin plastic
Global food and beverage giant Mondelēz International has announced an increased commitment to reducing its use of virgin plastics in its packaging.
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ArticleThe journey towards paper packaging for chocolate
Elisabeth Skoda speaks with Katja Binder, Head of Packaging Development at Ritter Sport about the company's chocolate paper packaging trial.
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ArticleRaw material shortages in Europe impacting production of plastic products
According to a new report from EuPC, the European market for polymers has been under pressure for several months and the negative consequences of raw material shortages and price increases are seriously impacting the production of plastic products.
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ArticleEnval works with Kraft Heinz and Sonoco to expand use of innovative recycling technology
Enval has launched Touchdown, a joint project with The Kraft Heinz Co. and Sonoco aimed at improving packaging sustainability and accelerating the deployment of its novel plastic recycling solution in the United States.
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ArticleDemand for labels remains strong as pandemic recovery begins, but buyers seek supply chain resilience
According to this year’s FINAT RADAR survey, 83% of brand owners project that label purchase volumes will increase or remain the same in 2021 across all formats.
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ArticleToppan launches technology for production of ultra-thin-walled containers
Using supercritical fluid and its original moulding technology, Toppan Printing has developed an ultra-thin-walled container that it says is roughly 30% thinner than conventional injection moulded containers.
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ArticlePaperboard topper for PET bottles revealed by Graphic Packaging
Graphic Packaging International has unveiled a brand-new recyclable paperboard topper for plastic bottle multipacks.