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ArticleHealth industries remind INC-5 negotiators of plastic’s safety benefits
Negotiators at INC-5 are urged by the Global Self-Care Federation, the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA), and the International Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association (IGBA) to prioritize patient safety and accept plastic medical packaging where safe alternatives don’t yet exist.
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ArticleCircularity roadmap for U.S PET packaging outlined in new study
A new study has been published by Systemiq outlining a roadmap to transition the U.S. PET packaging and polyester textile industries from the current linear single-use model towards circular, low-waste and low-emission systems by 2040.
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ArticleAlliance to End Plastic Waste participants accused of producing more plastic waste than they collect
An investigation from Greenpeace accuses members of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste of producing over 1,000 times more plastic than they have cleaned up in its first five years, yet the Alliance argues that there is ‘no factual basis’ for the greenwashing allegations it faces.
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ArticleHow can the packaging industry prepare for geopolitical uncertainties?
The packaging industry faces a number of serious geopolitical-related challenges that are set to have a major impact on operations and sustainability. In this article, Laura Rainier, Senior Director Analyst at Gartner, explains how these immediate and long-term problems can be tackled.
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ArticleOver €5 million raised to upscale compostable seaweed packaging from B’Zeos
To help scale up its compostable, seaweed-based packaging, B’Zeos has secured over €5 million in total raised equity and grant funding through a seed round led by Faber and supported by International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG)’s venture capital unit.
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ArticleSealed Air and Bradbury’s Cheese target plastic reduction with new wrapping system
SEE (Sealed Air Corporation) and Bradbury’s Cheese have announced the CRYOVAC AutoWrap Lite system, said to reduce plastic usage by up to 65% compared to traditional thermoformed packs.
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ArticleBerry and Amcor to merge with an all-stock transaction
Amcor and Berry Global (Berry) have announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which Amcor and Berry will combine in an all-stock transaction.
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ArticleMember States face legal action for unclear labelling, unprepared waste, and more
The European Commission is taking legal action against several Member States for failing to comply with EU law, from incorrect waste sorting labelling in France to reusable and recyclable materials ending up in landfill in Hungary.
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ArticleWhat WWF wants from INC-5 and a Global Plastics Treaty
As INC-5 draws closer, WWF urges governments to “get serious” about a Global Plastics Treaty by mandating core measures globally, rejecting the removal or watering down of important steps, and optimizing the text’s impact amidst “dismal” efforts at other conferences.
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ArticleLeadit releases report on hydrogen and renewable electricity for EU steel and iron transition
A new report by Leadit (Leadership Group for Industry Transition), based on an analysis of announced green steel projects which would account for 1/3 of current EU steel production, states that green steel could need 19% of the total EU policy target for domestic renewable hydrogen production.
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ArticleMilkyMist, SIG and AnaBioTechnologies launch ‘world’s first’ probiotic buttermilk in aseptic carton packs
Indian dairy company MilkyMist has teamed up with SIG and AnaBio Technologies to introduce the ‘world’s first’ long-life probiotic buttermilk in aseptic carton packs.
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Article2M to develop FlexSea’s seaweed biomaterial for skincare packaging
2M Sustainable Packaging Technologies has been awarded an Innovate UK SMART Grant to develop FlexSea’s biomaterial derived from red seaweed, aiming to introduce a circular packaging solution for the personal care industry.
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ArticleCarlsberg unveils refreshed branding for Somersby cider
Carlsberg has collaborated with creative agency Born Ugly on a new global visual identity for its Somersby brand, aiming to increase visibility and brand consistency across the cider’s major markets.
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ArticleRDM Group and Paques Biomaterials to develop world’s first full scale PHA biomass plant
Recycled board manufacturer ESKA (part of RDM Group) has signed an agreement with Paques Biomaterials to use waste material from process water to create a biodegradable biopolymer, for applications including packaging and medicine.
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ArticleMondelez to wrap Cadbury sharing bars in 80% recycled plastic
Mondelēz International has teamed up with Amcor and Jindal Films to wrap approximately 300 million Cadbury sharing bars in the UK & Ireland in 80% recycled plastic, apparently sourced from advanced recycling technology.
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ArticleDS Smith expands presence in Poland with €25 million investment
DS Smith is set to increase its presence in the Polish marketplace with an investment of over €25 million in its production lines and machinery parks in Kielce, Bełchatów, and Sosnowiec.
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ArticleAquapak Polymers and N Brown introduce biodegradeable, recyclable garment bags for retail
Aquapak has collaborated with Maxim and N Brown - retail platform and owner of JD Williams, Jacamo and Simply Be - to create garment bags from Hydropol, a ‘marine-safe, biodegradable and recyclable’ polymer alternative to traditional plastics.
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ArticleUnpacking the INC Chair’s vision of a Global Plastics Treaty
The INC Chair has published a non-paper document that will frame upcoming negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty at INC-5 – but WWF argues that it lacks specificity regarding product design requirements and funding, and cautions that single parties could still veto important decisions.
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ArticleMespack and Amcor partner on ‘recycle-ready’ stand-up pouch for home care products
Mespack and Amcor have developed a ‘recycle-ready’ stand-up pouch designed for home care products such as soaps, cleaners, and laundry detergent, aiming to overcome the challenges of scaling up larger flexible packaging formats using recycle-ready materials.
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ArticleBerry Global and true skincare collaborate on refillable deodorant
Berry Global has collaborated with men’s skincare brand true to launch a refillable deodorant in Poland, estimated to reduce carbon emissions by around 53% compared to single-use deodorant.