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ArticleNew ECOWOOX certification declares wooden packaging designs 100% recyclable
FEDEMCO, the Spanish federation for wood packaging and its components, has revealed a European identification seal of 100% recyclability for wood packaging – hoping to encourage manufacturers to reduce waste and design for recycling.
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ArticleResearchers source hydrogen and graphene by-product from plastic waste
Researchers at Rice University have apparently harvested hydrogen and created a graphene by-product by flash heating plastic waste – a process that apparently offsets production costs and could ‘more than pay for itself’.
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ArticleNew packaging design and visual identity developed for PizzaExpress by BRANDON
BRANDON has developed a new retail brand identity for PizzaExpress’ chilled pizza portfolio – featuring a new packaging design, brand architecture, and masterbrand identity – to build upon the range of occasions on which its products are eaten.
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ArticleSIG introduces aseptic carton pack for enhanced recycling and portability
SIG has revealed SIG DomeMini, an on-the-go carton pack that seeks to combine the convenience of a plastic bottle with downsizing and recyclability.
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ArticleHow is the paper packaging industry aiming to lower its carbon footprint?
Cepi has cast its eye over the efforts of pulp and paper industry players to drive down carbon emissions, including the decarbonization or complete removal of heating processes during production.
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Article‘INC-3 provides UN Plastics Treaty negotiators an easy and powerful opportunity’
In November, a committee convened by the United Nations in Nairobi (INC-3) will discuss an international and legally binding treaty that it hopes will bring an end to plastic pollution. Riley McCormack, president and CEO of Digimarc, gives his views on some of the key factors the participants should bear in mind.
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ArticleDS Smith launches new R&D and innovation centre
DS Smith has announced the launch of its ‘R8’ centre, a facility that sets out to enable the company and its customers and partners to accelerate the research and development of “radically” new packaging fulfilment solutions and solve the industry’s biggest challenges.
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Article‘100% rPET’ bottles and new sustainable packaging platform revealed by Coca-Cola Philippines
Coca-Cola Philippines reports that it has launched bottles made from 100% rPET, excluding caps and labels, for its Coca-Cola Original and Wilkins Pure brands – alongside a new sustainable packaging platform to educate consumers about tackling plastic waste.
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ArticleRefillable fragrance bottle designed for House of Armani by Bormioli Luigi
Bormioli Luigi and the House of Armani have created a refillable fragrance bottle featuring a relief décor designed to resemble precious jewellery.
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ArticleMetsä Group’s bioproduct and paperboard mill begins operations
Operations have commenced at Metsä Group’s Kemi bioproduct mill and paperboard mill expansion, with pulp deliveries to customers also beginning this month.
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ArticleHolyGrail 2.0 enters final R&D phase and seeks highest technical validation
The HolyGrail 2.0 initiative is entering its final phase of R&D trials to prepare for market entry and the launch of a pilot market in France in 2024 – involving sorting and reprocessing trials for digitally watermarked rigid packaging, flexible plastics, and more.
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ArticleMcKinsey on how packaging can help the industry, consumers—and the environment
McKinsey believes that “skinny design”—using less materials in packaging, choosing different materials, or rethinking the package shape—is a rare case of a win-win-win practice with benefits for business, the environment, and the consumer. In this article, three experts from McKinsey – partners Dave Fedewa and Benedict Sheppard, and design director Lea Kobeli – tell us more.
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ArticleDow derives ionomers from bio and plastic waste for use in cosmetics packaging
Dow has launched two new ionomers set for use in cosmetic product packaging, claiming to incorporate renewable and circular feedstocks from plastic and bio-waste streams.
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ArticleSilgan Dispensing launches Replay, an all-plastic refillable solution
Silgan Dispensing has launched Replay, an all-plastic, recyclable refill system that uses the company’s patented LifeCycle Technology that is set to debut at Luxe Pack Monaco.
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ArticleGreenDot and Synextra join forces to address global plastic recycling challenges
GreenDot and Synextra have announced a strategic partnership to expand and combine their knowledge and capabilities for the plastics recycling markets.
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ArticleSustainable Inkjet Digital Printing Solutions for Paper-Based Packaging as a circular economy enabler
Water-based digital printing for the production of heat sealable food (and non-food) packaging applications
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ArticleAhlstrom extends range of paper tape solutions
Ahlstrom is extending its product range of paper-based, pressure-sensitive adhesive packaging tape applications.
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ArticleCoca-Cola Europacific Partners announces €35m investment aimed at improving efficiency and sustainability
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced a €35 million investment to support a new high-speed canning line built with the aim of providing additional production capacity while reducing energy, water, and CO2 consumption.
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ArticleFlora matches packaging design across plant-based spread range
Flora has unified its brand identity to reflect its commitment to protecting people and the planet with its plant-based alternative to dairy butter.
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ArticleBioPowder uses olive stone powder as additive in range of packaging solutions
BioPowder has converted olive stone powders into additives for a range of packaging solutions, from solid containers and transparent films to biobased adhesives and barrier coatings – claiming to offer a versatile, low-carbon alternative to conventional raw materials.