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ArticleTOMRA recommends efficient in-store reverse vending machines to increase consumer engagement with retailers
TOMRA’s latest report has examined the impact of in-store deposit return systems on European consumers that recycle over 50 drink containers at a time, aiming to help retailers increase traffic and brand loyalty for their stores.
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ArticleGlue derived from industrial biowaste for engineered wood applications
A new adhesive has been developed from industrial biowaste by BindEthics in a bid to facilitate full recyclability for 90% of engineered wood products and contribute towards a circular economy.
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ArticleTrigger sprayer with 67% PCR developed by AFA Dispensing
AFA Dispensing claims to have incorporated 67% post-consumer recycled resin in its new OpUs Verte+ trigger sprayer, which has a ‘guaranteed lifespan’ of over 10,000 strokes.
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ArticleTetra Pak and Stora Enso launch new beverage carton recycling line in Poland
A new recycling line for post-consumer beverage cartons – stemming from a €29 million joint investment from Tetra Pak and Stora Enso – is commencing operations in Poland and hopes to triple the country’s annual recycling capacity for beverage cartons.
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ArticleNeste invests in upgraded plastic waste-to-feedstock process at Finnish facility
Neste has made a $111 million investment to upgrade its refinery in Porvoo in an effort to recycle 150,000 tons of liquefied plastic waste into petrochemical feedstock every year.
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ArticleDigimarc sign $30m contract to authenticate high value items and DRS program
Digimarc Corporation, a longstanding AIPIA member, recently announced a major new contract to protect the authenticity of precious metals and building materials and guard the integrity of a national deposit return system (DRS) for recycling food and beverage containers.
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ArticleBerry releases removable trigger sprayer with 29% PCR plastic content
Berry Global has created a removable trigger sprayer suitable for refillable packaging – reportedly incorporating 29% post-consumer recycled plastic and offering an 18% weight reduction compared to the current market standard.
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ArticleNylon utilising 100% post-consumer recyclate revealed by AdvanSix
AdvanSix has developed a new nylon claiming to use 100% recycled content and now hopes to provide a comparable material performance to virgin nylon while cutting down on carbon emissions.
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ArticleArdagh Metal Packaging brands Pélican beer can with shell printing technology
Ardagh Metal Packaging’s H!GHEND printing technology is being applied to Heineken Enterprise’s Pélican craft beer cans to encourage consumers to flip the pack and optimise the drink’s flavour.
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ArticleDid Walmart's RFID mandate successfully drive RFID adoption in retail?
A lot of noise was generated last year when Walmart made a ‘momentous’ announcement that sent ripples through the RFID industry. As one of the world’s leading retailers, it revealed its ambitious plan to expand the utilization of RFID technology beyond retail apparel to encompass other critical retail areas. This expansion included home and entertainment, targeting a wide range of products.
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ArticleAn overview of sustainable packaging progress in the automation industry
At the Rockwell Automation Fair in 2022, chairman and CEO Blake Moret outlined five key components of industry-focused ingenuity: optimising productivity, empowering workers, cybersecurity and safety, IT, and sustainability. What does any of this mean for the packaging industry? Packaging Europe takes a deep dive into the event’s key revelations and the path it paves for the future of automated packaging solutions.
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Article‘Use by’ dates removed from M&S fresh milk packaging
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has replaced the ‘Use By’ dates on its fresh milk packaging with ‘Best Before’ alternatives in a bid to halve food waste by 2030 and reach net zero by 2040.
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ArticleEuroconsumers’ reuse and recycling system checklist prioritises consumer experience
In a new position paper, Euroconsumers has laid out a checklist set to aid the development of clear and affordable reuse and recycling systems that forefront consumer convenience.
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ArticleHow can brands harness packaging format for better standout and performance?
While a number of factors contribute to the success of a packaging design, the format itself plays a critical role in achieving strategic goals for brands. Howard Wright, Executive Creative & Strategy Director, UK, IE & Australia at Equator Design, tells us more about how brands can use this to their advantage.
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ArticleMono-PE air capsule developed for e-commerce packaging by Dow and P&G China
Dow and Procter & Gamble China have developed a mono-PE air capsule for e-commerce packaging said to reduce material usage and offer a weight reduction of over 40% compared to traditional corrugated parcel boxes.
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ArticleUpdated design-for-recycling guidance from 4evergreen focuses on beverage packaging
The 4evergreen alliance has released a second version of its Circularity by Design guideline, adding guidance on designing beverage packaging for recycling.
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ArticleMolson Coors’ beer brand Madrí Excepcional launches ‘Conectada’ platform with on-pack QR code
Major beer brand Molson Coors has launched the next stage of its multi-million-pound summer marketing campaign for its Mediterranean style-lager, Madrí Excepcional. The ‘El alma de Madrid’ or ‘The Soul of Madrid’ campaign features on-pack QR codes giving consumers access to its first-ever ‘Conectada’ platform.
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ArticleTotalEnergies aims to reduce material usage with new HDPE resin for tethered caps
TotalEnergies has launched its new HDPE 20HD07 resin for tethered cap applications in a bid to lower its material usage, enhance material recovery, and improve recycling.
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Article‘World’s first’ aluminium from carbon-free hydrogen produced by Hydro
Hydro claims to have produced the ‘world’s first’ successful batch of aluminium using carbon-free hydrogen as an energy source in a move thought to contribute to the use of green hydrogen in heavy industry aluminium production.
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ArticleRecycling markets risk consolidation in 2023 amid weak demand - but pendulum will swing back
Demand for European mechanically recycled polymers is the lowest it’s been for several years. Costs through the chain remain high and producer margins for many grades narrow. In this insight, Mark Victory, Senior Editor, Recycling at ICIS, discusses the current underlying structural shortages – particularly of packaging suitable material – and sustainability pressure from regulators and consumers shows little sign of abating.