All Article articles – Page 7
-
ArticleReusable takeaway cup pilot launched in Scottish Highlands by Keep Scotland Beautiful
Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful has launched its Cup Movement, a pilot scheme based in the Highlands that aims to normalise reusable takeaway cups over their single-use alternatives.
-
Article
Dry Molded Fiber set to enter North American market in collaboration between PulPac and JOA
PulPac is working with Curt G. Joa, Inc. (JOA) to bring the PulPac Modula production platform for Dry Molded Fiber to the North American market – aiming to meet growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions.
-
Article
PolyTaksys unveils smart label in bid to prevent food loss
PolyTaksys, a Germany-based AIPIA member which has previously developed Open Monitor stickers that can reveal messages over a defined time period, is now able to announce the introduction of U4FOOD Smart Labels to address the issues of food loss and waste in the refrigeration sector.
-
Article
Advisory board assembled for research project into treatment and recycling of compostable packaging
Tesco, M&S, and WWF are some of the first industry and packaging experts to be revealed as advisory board members for Compostable Coalition UK’s ‘Closing the Loop for Compostable Packaging’ research project.
-
Article
Wash-off label adhesive from Bostik expects to benefit PET recycling streams with APR certification
Bostik has released its first wash-off, all-temperature label adhesive, which the Association of Plastic Recyclers has certified to be compatible with PET bottle label recycling.
-
Article
Tata Steel and Grupo Calvo produce lightweight, polymer-lined tuna can thought to prevent food waste
Tata Steel is presenting its collaboration with Grupo Calvo – a canned tuna pack aiming to lightweight steel packaging, reduce food waste, and stand out on the shelf – at this year’s METPACK.
-
Article
McKinsey and NielsenIQ reveal broad correlation between on-pack sustainability claims and consumer spending
McKinsey and NielsenIQ have undertaken a joint study examining the relationship between ESG-related claims made on product packaging and consumer spending habits in a bid to identify the ways in which companies can balance sustainability-minded progress with commercial success – revealing that multiple claims can encourage uptake in sales.
-
Article
World Packaging Organisation looks ahead to interpack 2023
The WPO (World Packaging Organisation) hopes that its Lounge at interpack 2023 will serve as a meeting point for packaging professionals and companies from different parts of the world.
-
Article
Recyclable tear tape with bio-based backing, adhesive, and resin unveiled by tesa
tesa’s certified-recyclable 60408 packaging tape – constituting a paper-based backing, natural rubber adhesive, and bio-based resin with a total bio-based carbon content of 92% – is now available for purchase.
-
Article
SÜDPACK and Arla Foods aspire for circularity in chemical recycling of mozzarella maturing bags
SÜDPACK is working with Arla Foods to chemically recycle maturing bags for mozzarella cheese, developing a circular business model that aims to lessen fossil feedstock consumption and reduce its CO2 footprint.
-
Article
The barcode turns 50 and is about to change our lives again, says GS1
The next generation of barcodes can offer new levels of reliable information, for the benefit of consumers, businesses, and the planet, according to GS1, the neutral, non-profit organisation that provides global standards for efficient business communication around the world. It is best known for the barcode, one of “the 50 things that made the world economy” according to one broadcaster.
-
Article
Plastic and foil sleeves removed from wine bottles by Waitrose in packaging reduction effort
Waitrose has removed plastic and foil sleeves from the necks of its own-brand wine bottles as a contribution to its wider goal of cutting down on unnecessary packaging.
-
Article
Minebea Intec presents new weighing and inspection solutions, including metal detector and checkweigher user interface
Minebea Intec will showcase its Mitus metal detector and a newly developed user interface for checkweighers amongst other developments in weighing and inspection at interpack 2023.
-
Article
Reaching net zero – a closer look at UPM Raflatac’ strategy
Decarbonization and reaching net zero are amongst the key challenges the packaging industry faces. We spoke to UPM Raflatac’s director of sustainability, Robert Taylor, to find out how UPM Raflatac is working towards moving beyond fossil fuels.
-
Article
See the difference and stay clear of fog
Sukano Antifogging Compound for cold PET food packaging
-
Article
Expanded polypropylene containers for food delivery revealed by Seal Packaging
Seal Packaging has launched Infinity TopSeal – its mono-material, recyclable packaging solution made from Klöckner Pentaplast’s expanded polypropylene with a heat-sealable film lid – for use in food service and delivery applications.
-
Article
SÜDPACK designs recyclable PP blister packaging for medical applications
SÜDPACK has unveiled a new recyclable, mono-polypropylene blister packaging solution for the pharmaceutical, medical goods, and life science industries.
-
Article
Exploring the key drivers of sustainable design innovation
On Earth Day, April 22nd, Pentawards caught up with members of its Sustainable Design Jury to hear about the latest innovations and collaborations they are keeping an eye on, and insights on how to design sustainably.
-
Article
Dare to think differently with BOPET Films
Meeting PCR and carbon targets with mono-PET for household flexible packaging.
-
Article
Google launches Single-Use Plastic Challenge in search of plastic-free single-use food service packaging
Google is inviting food and beverage companies that offer single-use, plastic-free packaging solutions to apply for its Single-Use Plastics Challenge to reduce the food service industry’s plastic footprint and implement more sustainable solutions at its own sites.
