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ArticleNew poll urges governments to make manufacturers pay for recycling
According to a recent poll commissioned by recycling company Viridor, manufacturers should bear the cost of recycling waste, rather than taxpayers.
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ArticleDanimer Scientific and PSI to create bio-based, home compostable film packaging
Danimer Scientific and Plastic Suppliers, Inc. (PSI) have announced a new partnership to create bio-based, home compostable films.
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ArticleRibena and Transcend join forces on recyclable, biodegradable on-pack U-bend straw
British manufacturer Transcend Packaging has unveiled a recyclable and biodegradable U-bend paper straw that is set to be featured on Ribena packs.
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ArticleHow far can paper replace plastics?
Barrier properties in paper packaging have come on significantly in recent years – so much so that some would argue they can now equal plastics when it comes to product protection. But can they really ‘replace’ plastics?
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ArticleBorealis unveils new polyolefin range made from waste streams
Borealis recently announced the launch of the Bornewables, a new portfolio of circular polyolefin products produced with renewable feedstock derived entirely from waste and residue streams.
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ArticleFinalist interviews: UPM Raflatac's 100% wood-based film material
We recently spoke with UPM Raflatac about Forest Film, its innovative wood-based polypropylene film material
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ArticleInnovia Films launches carbon-neutral BOPP label film
Innovia Films is launching what it says is the world’s first carbon-neutral BOPP label film – Encore C45cn.
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ArticleCEFLEX “strongly recommends” use of recyclable mono-materials for flexible packaging
Taking into account the current best-practice technologies established in Europe, CEFLEX has said that it strongly recommends the use of flexible packaging made from recyclable mono-materials.
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ArticleMonta launches “visibly green” adhesive tape
Tape manufacturer Monta has launched an updated version of Monta biopack, a product that it describes as “the first certified sustainable self-adhesive tape made in Germany.”
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ArticleThe impact of COVID-19 on the pan-European printing industry
Will the COVID-19 pandemic lead to deep and lasting changes in the printing industry, or will things return to how they were?
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ArticlePerrier and Takashi Murakami collaborate on limited-edition glass bottles
Perrier has announced PERRIER x MURAKAMI, a new collaboration with renowned artist Takashi Murakami, inspired by the pop and colourful universe of the artist and the spirit of Perrier.
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ArticleKM Packaging launches mono material PP lidding films
KM Packaging has launched a new range of mono-polymer material lidding films, made from polypropylene (PP), that is designed for recyclability.
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ArticleMak-Pak: Take-away packaging made from macro algae
March 2018 saw the start of the two year research project Mak-Pak in cooperation with research institute Alfred-Wegener Institut (AWI), Hochschule Bremerhaven and fish restaurant and fast food chain Nordsee GmbH.
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ArticleMondi partners with SPAR and SalzburgMilch on new paper-based food pack
Mondi is launching a recyclable, 80% paper-based packaging solution for cold meats and cheese in partnership with Austrian dairy producer SalzburgMilch.
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ArticleFinalist interviews: Highcon's non impact digital finishing technology
We're talking with Highcon in this edition of our interviews with the 2020 Sustainability Awards finalists, who tell us about their technology that they say can minimize waste, reduce carbon footprint, and improve e-commerce packaging.
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ArticleLego to phase out single-use plastic bags from 2021
As part of a $400 million drive to achieve its sustainability goals, Lego Group today announced plans to swap its plastic inner bags for recyclable paper ones.
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ArticleTrinseo and Fernholz develop new recycled polystyrene material for food packaging
Trinseo has developed a new grade of post-consumer recycled polystyrene, together with the German packaging manufacturer Fernholz.
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ArticleAccolade Wines Europe achieves carbon neutrality for core branded portfolio
Accolade Wines Europe has announced that its core branded portfolio - including Hardys, Mudhouse, Jam Shed, Banrock Station, Echo Falls, and Kumala - has been certified carbon neutral.
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ArticlePersil moves to recyclable bottles containing 50% PCR plastic
In line with the launch of its refreshed laundry detergent formulation, Unilever’s Persil brand has transitioned to recyclable bottles made from 50% post-consumer recycled plastic.