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ArticleEuropean General Court stands firm on oxo-degradable plastics ban in wake of lawsuit
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CURIA) has backed the prohibition of oxo-degradable plastics on the market, underlining its intent to protect the natural environment and human health and dismissing legal claims made by Symphony Environmental.
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ArticleFunding round seeks raw material, chemical recycling, and value chain start-ups
Fifteen start-ups working in raw materials, chemical recycling, and the value chain will be rewarded with networking opportunities under the new round of Circular Valley’s Circular Economy Accelerator funding programme.
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ArticleUltra-clean PE materials for flexible packaging revealed by Repsol
Repsol has expanded its ultra-clean polyethylene range – now featuring several grades of HDPE, low-density metallocene, and an EBA copolymer – and expects to provide customers with various options to replace multi-material flexibles while aligning with recyclability targets set out in upcoming EU legislation.
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ArticleDTM Print’s mono-material and tech line strives for recyclable labelling products
DTM Print has produced new biobased papers, mono-material label materials, and a new colour label printer with its sights set on enhanced recyclability, increased efficiency, and reduced environmental impact during label production processes.
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ArticleBOTTA EcoPackaging develops recyclable kraft cable ties in bid to reduce single-use plastics
BOTTA EcoPackaging has revealed cable ties made from recyclable kraft paper in a move expected to help businesses cut down on unnecessary single-use plastics and lower their environmental footprints without compromising on tie strength or durability.
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Article"Category-changing" packaging design for plant-based gelato brand
Gigi, a plant-based Italian-style gelato, launches with brand and packaging design by London agency Straight Forward Design.
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ArticleDiversity, equity, and inclusion objectives increasing across supply chain, survey claims
A survey by Gartner reveals that nearly half of supply chain organizations have formal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) objectives, rising year-over-year from 27% in 2022 to 49% in 2023 – yet 43% report higher attrition rates among underrepresented talent.
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Article"An Industry in Transition": FachPack 2018 Sets New Records
FachPack 2018 brought about 45,000 trade visitors (2016: 41,014) to Nuremberg from 25 to 27 September to learn about innovations and trends in the packaging industry.
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ArticleSappi’s machine-glazed kraft strives for high coffee pack print quality
Designed especially for coffee packaging, Sappi’s Algro Finess C coated flexible packaging paper aims to prevent fold or colour cracking while offering ‘superior’ printing and converting properties.
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ArticlePlastic-to-paper shift could increase environmental footprint, says Rabobank
A new report from Rabobank warns that consumer demand to replace plastic packaging with paper is not a silver bullet in the pursuit of sustainability – citing higher energy consumption, increased carbon emissions, and the addition of extra materials that could prevent recyclability or biodegradability as contributing factors.
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ArticleThree trends observed at Pharmapack 2024
Pharmapack 2024 – this year’s instalment of an annual event for pharmaceutical packaging, drug delivery, medical devices, and machinery – took place in Paris on 24-25th January. Remi Turbet Delof, global strategic account manager at Systech, runs us through the common threads in the solutions on display, including anti-tampering measures, smart packaging features, serialization, transparency and traceability, and automation.
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ArticleWinners of Pharmapack Awards 2024 winners announced
This year’s Pharmapack Awards winners include an injection moulding technology that replaces plastics with pulp; a system that can turn standard prefilled syringes into dual-chamber solutions for lyophilized drugs; and an intra-nasal delivery device for comfortable and targeted drug administration.
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ArticleExploring the role of packaging in beverage brands’ net zero strategies
With the European Union aiming to be climate-neutral by 2050, companies’ net zero strategies are more important than ever. Frances Butler takes a closer look at how beverage brand owners PepsiCo and Coca-Cola are tackling their emissions, what role packaging plays in their net zero strategies, and ...
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ArticleEurope could miss targets due to low plastic recyclate demand, report warns
According to Plastics Recyclers Europe, the total European installed plastics recycling capacity saw a 7% decline in growth rate year-on-year and reached 12.5 million tonnes in 2022 – potentially putting Europe at risk of missing legislative targets.
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ArticleThe story behind Pringles’ new paper-based tube
Pringles recently announced a new 90% paper tube that is made of recycled paper and replaces the steel base of the previous design with a paper alternative. How does it compare with the solution it replaced, and what are its sustainability credentials? To find out, we caught up with Seàn Cairns, President – Global Rigid Paper and Closures (RPC) at Sonoco, who collaborated with Pringles to create the solution.
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ArticleInvestors to receive financial returns from plastic waste reduction and recycling projects in new bond
The World Bank has issued a seven-year, $100 million Plastic Waste Reduction-Linked Bond expected to provide investors with financial returns through plastic and carbon credits generated in waste reduction and recycling projects in vulnerable communities in Ghana and Indonesia.
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ArticleTekniPlex closes bottles and jars with paper-based induction heat seal liners
A new series of recyclable, paper-based induction heat seal liners from TekniPlex Consumer Products is designed to seal dry pharma, nutrition, and food products in bottles and jars with the same protective properties as conventional solutions.
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ArticleCapri Sun adopts ‘stronger’ paper straws in pursuit of recyclability
Capri Sun will roll out FSC-certified, ‘stronger than ever’ paper straws across its entire range in Q1 2024 in pursuit of completely recyclable packaging.
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ArticleLabel-free Sprite and Sprite Zero bottles trialled by Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is temporarily removing the labels from its Sprite and Sprite Zero on-the-go bottles to trial label-free packaging in hopes of reducing plastic waste.
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ArticleWrapping paper and self-assembled box from Releaf Paper made of fallen leaves
Releaf Paper has introduced three new products made from fallen leaves and recycled fibres – including a self-assembled box and wrapping paper – that seek to unite functionality, sustainability, and visual appeal.