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ArticleLeybold targets energy and cooling water reductions with vacuum beer bottling system
Leybold GmbH has introduced its Beer Bottling Vacuum System (BBVS) to replace liquid ring pump technology for beer bottling, said to require 15-20% less energy and reduce cooling water requirements by 80%.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2024 Finalist Interview: UPM, Lantmännen Unibake and Adara’s barrier paper replacement for plastic inner bags
As part of our Finalist Interview series we spoke to Lantmännen Unibake Finland about its food-safe cardboard box with a barrier paper inner, designed in collaboration with UPM Specialty Papers and Adara Pakkaus to replace plastic inner bags for retail and food service. The product has been nominated in the Commercialized Climate category of the Sustainability Awards.
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ArticleVTT launches low-carbon technology initiative for fibre-based products
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has announced an initiative to pioneer low-carbon, water-efficient technology which apparently has the potential to reduce water consumption by up to 90% and overall energy consumption by more than half.
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ArticleWhat lessons can the packaging industry learn from the Kiteezi dumpsite tragedy?
Earlier this month, a massive rubbish dump in the Ugandan capital of Kampala collapsed, killing 26 people. In this article Ceris Turner-Bailes, Chief Executive of WasteAid, tells us about her experience of visiting the dumpsite prior to this tragedy, and the steps that need to be taken to prevent anything like this from happening again.
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ArticleSappi introduces new barrier papers for food and non-food applications
Packaging paper manufacturer Sappi Europe has added three new products to its barrier paper portfolio for use in both food and non-food packaging applications and the confectionary market.
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ArticleThe Earthfirst view on bioplastics
In recent years, as the industry has started to look at alternative packaging materials, compostable films have emerged as a key player. We recently caught up with Chris Schaefer, Global Sustainability Director at Earthfirst Films, who gave us her views on this field.
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ArticleALPLA and zerooo create reusable PET bottle for cosmetic products
ALPLA and zerooo have developed a standardized solution for cosmetics and care products, using reusable and recyclable PET bottles.
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ArticleHow Saica Flex targets a circular future for flexible packaging
How does Saica’s flexible packaging division prioritize innovative and environmentally conscious practices? Miguel Angel Dora, general manager of Saica Flex, explains
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ArticleCoveris counteracts retail theft with increased security label production
In response to rising prices and increasing retail theft, Coveris has set its sights on bolstering its security label production through further investments and R&D.
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ArticleEuropean Commission permits 'first-of-its-kind' microchip manufacturing plant
The European Commission has approved a €5 billion German measure to help European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) build and operate a ‘first-of-its-kind’ microchip manufacturing plant in Dresden – planning to produce 480,000 silicon wafers annually when it operates at full capacity by 2029.
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ArticleInfinium and Borealis to produce low-carbon-footprint plastics from waste CO2 emissions
Infinium and Borealis have entered into an agreement to enable the production of low-carbon-footprint polyolefins generated from waste carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere.
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ArticleEFI and Packsize create on-demand box system and water-based digital press
EFI and Packsize collaborated in May to produce ‘the world’s first’ on-demand box system that integrates full-colour printing on boxes using a single automated solution, and a water-based version of the Nozomi single-pass digital press for corrugated packaging.
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ArticleBehind the scenes at the German Packaging Awards: standouts, trends, and more
Last month, we reported on the winners of the German Packaging Institute’s German Packaging Awards 2024. Now, in a unique opportunity to gain insight into the jury process, we spoke to jurors Simone Marquardt, head of Packaging Development & Packaging QA at Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli; Norbert Menzel, head of Packaging Technology at Beiersdorf; and Christoph Waldau, CEO of B+P Creality – learning more about their experiences on the panel, the entries that impressed them this year, and the packaging trends they’ve noticed.
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ArticleSeaweed packs from PA Consulting and Searo Labs to lessen SUPs and PFAS
PA Consulting and Searo Labs have unveiled seaweed-based packaging items in hopes of cutting down on the global consumption of plastics, single-use packaging, and PFAS within the food, personal care, and home care sectors.
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ArticleWipak to present dairy product cup and GreenChoice solutions at Fachpack 2024
Wipak has announced it will be presenting its FlexPod alternative cup for dairy products, aiming to eliminate the need for consumers to separate components for sorting and recycling, and its other GreenChoice solutions at this year’s Fachpack 2024 in Nuremberg from 24th-26th September.
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ArticleMarks & Spencer ‘first’ UK retailer to use paper packaging for garlic baguettes
Marks & Spencer (M&S) claims it is the first UK retailer to move to paper packaging for its garlic baguettes, a move predicted to eliminate 5.5 million units of plastic from its supply chain.
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Article‘World’s first’ mono-material vacuum pack for coffee among Mondi’s FACHPACK lineup
Mondi will showcase the ‘world’s first’ mono-material vacuum packaging solution designed for coffee producer Paulig among its range of paper, plastic, and combined material solutions at FACHPACK 2024.
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ArticleSmurfit Westrock designs ‘shelf-ready’ Woodforde’s beer boxes to attract and protect
Smurfit Westrock has produced ‘shelf-ready’ beer boxes for Woodforde’s – designed to catch a consumer’s eye on a crowded supermarket shelf, attract repeated purchases, and resist water damage.
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ArticleSiegwerk announces new barrier and heat-seal coatings for paper mills
Siegwerk has revealed its new coating applications for paper mills, said to combine barrier functionality against liquids and water vapour with heat-seal capabilities, aiming to enable paper solutions without the need for separate plastic lamination.
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ArticleRadnor Hills and Ardagh partner on recyclable canned water for golf events
Radnor Hills and Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) have teamed up to produce bespoke ‘infinitely recyclable’ canned water, aiming to help keep golfers hydrated at professional events this year.