All Business articles – Page 37
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ArticleIs chemical recycling making progress?
A recent report from ecoprog has identified more than 90 chemical recycling projects focused on plastics worldwide, with around 20 plants currently operational – mostly for research and development purposes. What progress has the chemical recycling industry made so far?
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ArticleWhere is sustainable packaging regulation at globally?
According to McKinsey, the “megatrend” of packaging sustainability corresponds with geographically uneven regulations that present a challenge to the success of companies across the value chain in meeting requirements. The research group has proposed four archetypes for assessing the progress of regulatory measures globally.
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ArticleThe packaging stories and trends to follow in 2022
From the trends in e-commerce and reusable packaging to the events that will shape the sustainability agenda for packaging, we highlight some of the key issues facing the industry today.
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ArticleSmithers predicts continuing growth for metal packaging industry
A report from Smithers has found the metal packaging industry has experienced significant growth since 2019, which is likely to continue into 2027 due to changing consumer practices during the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing demand for recyclable packaging.
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ArticlePlastipak expands PET recycling capacity
Plastipak has completed a “major” investment to expand annual PET production at its manufacturing site in Bascharage, Luxembourg, by 136%.
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ArticleBuilding resilient, sustainable and digital supply chains
José Antonio Echeverría, Chief Customer Service and Supply Chain Officer, CCEP, shares his insights into leveraging supply chains from the challenging backdrop of the last couple of years.
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ArticleHP backs ‘disruptive’ paper bottle technology with acquisition of Choose
HP Inc has announced its acquisition of Choose Packaging – the inventor of a commercially-available, zero-plastic paper bottle.
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ArticleHow the soft drinks industry is responding to the “record” high prices of rPET
In January, the European market saw rPET reach “record” prices, with ICIS reporting colourless post-consumer bottles (PCBs) and flake reaching unprecedented highs. According to ICIS, the rise in bottle prices is being influenced by multiple factors- including low yields and limited availability of bottles linked to a ...
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ArticleStrikes aggravating packaging industry supply chain pressures
Following earlier comment from FINAT about the impact of tight supply chain conditions on the industry’s outlook for 2022, the organisation is now reporting that continued union strikes in some Nordic paper mills are posing severe lead time problems for European label converters.
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ArticleExclusive interview with newly appointed Chairman of the Board at Polysack
Melina Spanoudi speaks to Alex Baumgartner about the changes and developments in the flexible packaging market, and his vision for taking Polysack into the future.
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ArticlerPET prices reach ‘record high’ across Europe
According to ICIS, the prices of both colourless bottles and post-consumer flakes reached a “record high” for the European market this month due to the ongoing challenges of COVID-19 and supply chain tensions.
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ArticlePFAS-free packaging: preparing for a future without ‘forever chemicals’
There is a push to restrict the use of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) where they are not deemed essential. Why is this happening, and how can the industry prepare for it?
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ArticleWill consumers put their money where their mouth is when it comes to sustainability?
Are consumers ready to put their money where their mouth is when it comes to sustainability? That’s a question asked by every brand and retailer, and one that seems to have many different answers, according to Winfried Muehling.
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ArticleCan the packaging industry decarbonize by 2050?
We found out how the Mission Possible Partnership, which is made up of some of the largest companies in the world, plans to help accelerate decarbonization in the most carbon-intensive industries.
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ArticleEverything you need to know about exporting to the UK post-Brexit
Frank Weermeijer, group CEO at Customs Support, identifies three key things that companies should be aware of when exporting to the United Kingdom post-Brexit.
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ArticleHow your business can avoid greenwashing
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published detailed guidance for businesses making environmental claims about their products and services.
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ArticleAn expert view on raw material shortages and price rises in the plastics industry
The president of EuPC discusses the issues that the industry has been facing in the past months and outlines the current situation.
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ArticleUK Government issues further advice on impending plastic tax
HMRC has published further guidance with the aim of helping businesses prepare for the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) that will be in place from 1 April 2022.
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ArticleKite Packaging invests in new mobile laboratory
UK-based packaging supplier Kite Packaging has announced the launch of its purpose-built mobile packaging laboratory, which allows it to bring machinery and systems directly to customers.
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ArticleSIG to invest €12 million in new European technology centre
SIG announced today that it will invest €12 million in a pilot plant of its new European technology centre, which will be located near its packaging plants in Linnich, Germany.