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ArticleThe way we talk about plastic needs to change – here’s how to get it right
How should we talk about plastics? A research team from the University of Sheffield has been looking into how the language used in marketing, labelling, and everyday conversation can change how we think about plastics, encourage reuse, and ultimately reduce plastic pollution.
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ArticleHigh imports and low demand for European plastics threaten EU recycling targets, says Plastics Recyclers Europe
Plastics Recyclers Europe warns that the European plastics industry could be threatened by low demand for recyclate produced in the EU and high imports from outside the continent – recommending an independent third-party certification system to ensure transparency and traceability.
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ArticleDow’s Packaging Innovation Awards ceremony makes Asia-Pacific debut as submission period extends
The 35th edition of Dow’s Packaging Innovation Awards will adopt a new biennial format and hold its awards ceremony in Tokyo – marking the first time it will take place in the Asia-Pacific region.
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ArticleMester Grønn and Stora Enso report 80% fewer CO2 emissions with formed fibre plant trays
Mester Grønn and Stora Enso have revealed a formed fibre transportation tray for plants in the hopes of lowering the CO2 emissions associated with plastic alternatives and reducing the flower industry’s environmental impact.
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ArticleJuice Brand goes interactive in ‘back to school’ campaign
A leading producer of juice and beverages, Gulf Union Foods Co, has partnered with creative technology studio and AIPIA member Appetite Creative to create a fun and interactive connected packaging experience for its Original juice brand; to give young people a boost at the start of the school year with its fruit juice carton packs, it says.
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ArticleReusable water bottle from TÖNISSTEINER and ALPLA anticipates closed PET loop
ALPLA and TÖNISSTEINER have revealed a reusable and recyclable PET bottle for mineral water, said to be made entirely from post-consumer recycled material and designed to reduce both weight and carbon consumption.
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ArticleDial distributes body wash in ‘100% recycled’ plastic bottles in brand refresh
Within a wider refresh of its hygiene products celebrating its 75th anniversary, Dial is releasing ‘ergonomically improved’ 16oz and 21oz body wash bottles claiming to be made of 100% recycled plastic.
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ArticleGraphene-enhanced pack for Gerdau nail products anticipates 25% decrease in direct plastic consumption
Gerdau Graphene has revealed graphene-infused packaging for parent company Gerdau’s construction nail product line, set to lower the latter’s direct plastic consumption by over 72 tons annually.
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ArticleA look back at Labelexpo Europe 2023
Sustainability, digitalisation and automation were major topics of conversation at this year’s edition of Labelexpo Europe in Brussels in September. Frances Butler and Elisabeth Skoda take a look back at just some of the latest developments on show at this year’s event.
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Articledelfort and CLARUS unveil barrier paper pack for fortune cookies
Sweet & Lucky is applying delfort’s thinbarrier 301 barrier paper to its fortune cookie packaging with its sights set on a recyclable, high-performance solution that extends the product’s shelf life by a minimum of three months.
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ArticleCongress Special: Wiliot adds humidity monitoring to its ambient IoT visibility platform
AIPIA member Wiliot, the ambient Internet of Things (IoT) platform provider, has announced a breakthrough with its new ability to sense and analyze humidity levels of individual products, in real-time, throughout the supply chain.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2023 Finalist Interview: Boomerang Water’s bottling system for Ball’s aluminium bottles
Boomerang Water and Ball Corporation’s entry in this year’s Sustainability Awards is Boomerang’s ‘semi-automated’ bottling system which Ball has supplied with its aluminium bottles. We spoke to Ball’s president of aerosol packaging Jay Billings and co-founder of Boomerang Water Jason Dibble about this system, nominated in the commercialised Driving the Circular Economy category.
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ArticleBlister pack recycling scheme trialled by Aldi and TerraCycle
Aldi is trialling a blister pack recycling scheme for its own-label medicines, encouraging consumers to return the plastic and aluminium to be recycled by TerraCycle.
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ArticleIndustry players propose revisions to PPWR’s reuse regulations
A position paper signed by Reloop, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Zero Waste Europe, TOMRA, and more has suggested revisions to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)’s stance on reuse systems, including a clearer definition of reusable packaging and the implementation of complementary refillable solutions. The paper ...
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ArticleMondi develops protective packaging solution for wind turbine components
Mondi has partnered with NKE, a prominent manufacturer of bearing solutions for wind, railway and industrial applications, to create a new packaging solution for its wind power components.
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ArticleCongress Special: Domino builds digital strategy with cloud, QR codes and GS1 digital link
Print, coding and marking specialist Domino Printing Sciences, an AIPIA member, says it is making a big push into digital transformation – both internally and externally. This includes the Oracle Cloud project and scannable 2D/QR codes which are crucial for e-commerce platforms and supply chain systems, it believes. Come to the AIPIA Congress to meet Domino and learn more.
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ArticleThe Danone approach to packaging sustainability
How does Danone – the owner of leading brands like Evian, Volvic, Actimel, and Activa – approach packaging sustainability? We caught up with Irène de la Torre, the company’s Global Packaging Circular Economy Director, to learn more.
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ArticleMeet Qwarzo – a mineral-based barrier coating validated by Unilever and Innocent
Qwarzo is a barrier coating made from silicon dioxide that can be used to replace plastic and PFAS on paper, textiles, and metal – and it has already been validated by brands like Unilever and Innocent.
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ArticleNetstal produces thin-wall dairy cup with injection compression moulding
Netstal is displaying a lightweight, thin-wall, injection compression moulded cup for dairy products, reportedly made of 100% polypropylene, at Fakuma.
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ArticleBiomass balance offerings for plastic additives revealed by BASF
BASF has revealed what are claimed to be the industry’s first biomass balance offerings for plastic additives, supporting the replacement of fossil feedstock with renewable alternatives and guiding customers towards their sustainability goals.