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ArticleInfinity Recycling’s Circular Plastics Fund reaches €135 million in fifth close
Upon the fifth close of its Circular Plastics Fund in December 2023, Infinity Recycling has reached €135 million in committed capital from various institutional investors, with which it aims to support advanced recycling companies to scale up their operations.
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ArticleA look at Starbucks’ journey towards a more sustainable cup
Starbucks has outlined its roadmap towards more sustainable coffee cup consumption, which involves designing cups, straws and lids for recycling or composting; accepting consumers’ reusable cups in all North American order channels; and sharing recyclability data between stores.
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ArticleNew alliance targets harmonized regulation for sustainable food packaging
A coalition of non-profit industry and non-governmental organizations have formed the Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods, intending to work with global governments and regulators to pursue safe, sustainable, holistic, and harmonized food packaging regulation.
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ArticleEnvironmental footprint software Pickler receives €500,000 in funding round
Independent footprint software startup Pickler has raised €500,000 in a funding round and aims to help packaging companies calculate, share, and reduce their emissions effectively, as well as overcome greenwashing in sales and marketing.
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ArticleRussian invasion of Ukraine slashed prices and wood shipments in 2023, says WRI
In its Global Forest Industry Summary for 2023, Wood Resources International attributes tightening hardwood pulplog supply, decreased Russian lumber shipments and prices, and uncertainty in the European energy market to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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ArticleUnveiling the top 5 trends in premium packaging for 2024
With 2024 under way, Smurfit Kappa details its vision for premium packaging in the coming months – minimalist, personalized, and sustainability-minded designs that tell a story and engage consumers in an immersive experience.
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Article‘Retro’ chocolate packaging designs celebrate Cadbury’s 200th anniversary
Celebrating its 200th anniversary, Cadbury has released limited-edition ‘retro’ chocolate bar packaging, launched a new television advert, and partnered with Alzheimer’s Research UK – evoking the brand’s history to connect with consumers, direct them towards charitable causes, and boost brand loyalty.
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ArticleShare joins Interseroh+ Recycling Alliance in pursuit of circularity for raw materials
Interzero’s dual system, Interseroh+, is welcoming consumer goods startup Share into its Recycling Alliance in a move set to help close its raw material loops.
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ArticleAll papers sourced by UPM Raflatac now certified as responsible
UPM Raflatac reports that it has met its responsible sourcing target six years ahead of time, with all the papers it sources now certified under a credible third-party forest certification scheme.
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ArticleXampla and 2M Group awarded UKRI funding to scale up biodegradable materials
Xampla has received the Innovate UK Smart Grant alongside 2M Group of Companies in order to scale up the production of its bio-based, biodegradable Morro materials.
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ArticleWorld Packaging Organisation announces WorldStar 2024 winners
The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) has announced the winners of its WorldStar 2024 competition, spotlighting packaging with recycled content, efficient designs, interactive experiences, and more.
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ArticleOne Rock Capital Partners affiliate completes acquisition of Constantia Flexibles
An affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners has completed its acquisition of Constantia Flexibles from Wendel, Maxburg Capital Partners, and other shareholders.
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ArticleAdopt on-pack Braille and QR codes to ensure accessibility for visually impaired, says Roland DG
Roland DG has commissioned a study revealing the negative impact of inaccessible on-pack product information on visually impaired consumers, and now encourages brands to embrace Braille, QR codes, and other solutions to ensure complete inclusivity.
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ArticleSÜDPACK acquires CARBOLIQ shares and appoints new managing director in chemical recycling progress
SÜDPACK has acquired additional shares in CARBOLIQ – intending to use its direct oiling technology to chemically recycle flexible packaging and complex multilayer films – and appointed a new managing director, BU Functional Films & Compounds manager Dick Hardow.
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ArticleParis Packaging Week reveals finalists for innovative packaging awards
The finalists for Paris Packaging Week’s ADF, PCD, and PLD Innovation Awards have been announced, with packaging from the beauty, luxury, premium drinks, and aerosol sectors set to be commemorated in ceremonies on 17th and 18th January.
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ArticleThe packaging stories and trends to follow in 2024
At the beginning of a new year, the editorial team at Packaging Europe shares its vision for the packaging industry in 2024 – where it might thrive, fall short, or change in the next twelve months.
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ArticleThe ultimate guide to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
As 2023 draws to a close, the packaging industry is looking at a whole new legislative landscape compared to the start of the year. To help us all wrap our heads around its development, we have compiled every story we’ve published on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) so far into one article.
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ArticleThe Brewers of Europe calls for fair alcoholic drinks packaging rules in PPWR’s ‘general approach’
In a new statement, The Brewers of Europe has called for a level playing field for alcoholic beverage packaging in the ‘general approach’ to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, arguing that there is ‘no reason’ for beer to be held to reuse and DRS rules while wines and spirits are exempt.
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ArticleApple and Amkor to build advanced packaging facility in Arizona
Apple and Amkor plan to build the largest outsourced advanced packaging facility in America, with Amkor packaging Apple silicon produced at the nearby TSMC fab.
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Article€2.5 million in seed funding to help Woola replace protective plastic with wool
Woola has raised €2.5 million in a funding round and is expanding its wool-based alternative to protective plastic packaging into the luxury goods market.