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ArticleFaerch opens processing plant to recycle 60,000 tonnes of rigid food packaging
After the Grand Opening of its Cirrec plant in Duiven, Faerch Group aims to process used PET trays from household waste in Benelux, Germany, and Sweden at an input capacity of 60,000 tonnes – aiming to ensure that 3 billion items of rigid food packaging it sells yearly are ‘truly circular’.
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ArticleUSA-EU Joint Business Workshop on Packaging and Environment
06 June 2024 at the Le Méridien Boston Cambridge MIT Ma. USA with co-host Todd Bukowski
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ArticleTaranis invests €10 million in chemical plastics recycling company Pryme
Investment company Taranis has announced an investment of €10 million into cleantech company Pryme, which converts plastic waste into valuable products through pyrolysis technology.
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ArticleScodix introduces AI design solution for print embellishment
Digital embellishment provider Scodix has unveiled its first AI (artificial intelligence) tool - Scodix AI - ahead of drupa 2024, aiming to address growing demand for automation tools among print providers and designers.
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ArticleSpecimen collection card reportedly preserves DNA samples without refrigeration
Ahlstrom has revealed LeafSaver, a specimen collection card designed to store and transport DNA samples from plants, fungi, insects, and parasites at ambient temperatures – thus reducing the environmental impacts and costs of cold chain transportation, the company says.
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ArticleMoulded fibre flower trays from Stora Enso to lower ICA Sweden’s emissions
ICA Sweden is implementing Stora Enso’s moulded wood fibre trays for flowers in place of traditional polystyrene alternatives, claiming that the transition reduces CO2 emissions by up to 81%.
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ArticleFlexible Packaging Europe proposes joint European industry manifesto
Industry association Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) says the European industry is making a united call to prevent the risk of de-industrialization by relaunching Europe’s competitiveness.
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ArticlePreZero expands online tool in partnership with Packaging Cockpit
PreZero has entered into a partnership with the Packaging Cockpit – a tool that calculates the technical recyclability and life cycle assessment of packaging systems.
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ArticleParkside launches recyclable paper-based Recoflex range
Parkside has announced its Recoflex range of recyclable, paper-based flexible packaging materials, said to offer durability, barrier performance, and heat sealability in several market applications.
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ArticleINC-4: A crash course on the pursuit of a Global Plastics Treaty
In the run-up to INC-4, which takes place in Ottawa later this month, Packaging Europe looks back at the Global Plastic Treaty’s development from day one – the key talking points, reactions from across the packaging industry, and where it stands today.
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Article‘Pipeline’ of recyclable mono-materials from Siegwerk and Borouge in progress
Siegwerk is working with Borouge to develop a ‘pipeline’ of fully recyclable, mono-material packaging solutions, including multi-material packs with advanced mono-material structures, in a bid to meet converters’ increasing demand for sustainable options on the market.
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ArticleAgreement between PAPACKS and EMBA to advance renewable raw materials
PAPACKS and European Material Bank (EMBA) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement aiming to advance the exploration, development, processing, and production of renewable raw materials worldwide, including sugar cane, eucalyptus, and bamboo.
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ArticleReturnable mini beer crate for beer launched by Carrefour, Cornet and DW Reusables
Following the new reusable packaging regulations set out in the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations (PPWR), Carrefour Belgium, Cornet Beer and DW Reusables have developed a returnable six-pack for beer.
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ArticleMura Technology and Ghent University to test challenging polymer recycling
Mura Technology has signed a five-year research partnership with Ghent University’s Laboratory for Chemical Technology to build a continuous flow, pilot scale testing facility for hard-to-recycle polymers – aspiring to gauge the potential of products from circular feedstocks and aid future technology expansions.
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ArticleReport: Strategic learnings from the Sustainable Packaging Summit 2023
How do packaging industry leaders think about sustainability? Our latest Report summarises the key strategic takeaways and learnings from the 2023 Sustainable Packaging Summit - which saw innovators and thought leaders from across the value chain come together to discuss solutions to the biggest sustainability problems currently facing the packaging industry.
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ArticleUnilever reveals 35% PCR PET bottle for fast-acting laundry detergent
Unilever is distributing its Wonder Wash laundry detergent – designed to provide a thorough wash on a 15-minute cycle – in fully recyclable PET bottles containing 35% post-consumer recycled content.
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ArticleInternational Paper announces agreement to acquire DS Smith
Today, International Paper (IP) and DS Smith announced an agreement for a recommended all-share combination, expected to close by Q4 2024.
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ArticleBlade-free paper cushioning system launched by Storopack
Storopack’s new paper cushioning system, PAPERplus Classic CX, produces paper cushions that adapt to the shape of shipping goods and protect medium-sized and large shipping cartons from damage.
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ArticleReusable and returnable Uber Eats packaging expands across America
Uber Eats and DeliverZero seek to tackle carbon emissions and packaging waste by offering takeaway food in reusable, returnable packaging, and are extending their partnership to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and other areas on the West Coast of the United States.
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ArticleCan packaging and labeling meet the digital moment?
Despite being critical to successful business operations, digital management of packaging, artwork, and labeling are often underfunded and undervalued – leading to costly inefficiencies and quality issues. John Blake, senior director analyst at Gartner, takes a look at how the packaging industry can address this issue.