All Business articles – Page 43
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ArticleNozama launches ‘world’s first’ NFT platform for collaborative plastic waste recovery
Nozama has launched what it claims is the world’s first utility Non-fungible Token (NFT) platform, Plastiks, which aims to connect plastic consumers and producers with recyclers in a bid to improve single-use plastic (SUP) recovery.
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ArticleAmcor makes strategic investment in printed flexible electronics
In its continuing efforts to discover and develop innovative technologies for the packaging industry, global packaging supplier Amcor, a longstanding member of AIPIA, has announced a USD$5m strategic investment in another AIPIA member, PragmatIC Semiconductor, a leading developer and manufacturer of ultra low-cost printed flexible electronics (PE).
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ArticleHere’s how investor activism is affecting packaging sustainability
We talked with As You Sow’s Conrad MacKerron, to learn more about the change the organisation has affected thus far – as well as its vision for the future.
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ArticleHow is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine impacting the packaging industry?
The war has had an immediate impact on the sector by raising the prices of raw materials and affecting the way that businesses are able to operate.
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ArticleAEROBAL records slight drop in demand for aluminium aerosol cans in 2021
According to AEROBAL, global shipments to its members declined by 1.2% in 2021, which it mainly attributes to reduced demand in Europe. The industry remains concerned about supply chain tensions, as well as the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on global markets.
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ArticleHow will the war in Ukraine affect the paper and pulp industry?
It’s clear that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will have an effect on the price and flow of raw materials used by the packaging industry. The paper-based packaging sector is no exception. We spoke with Cepi to learn more about how the war is affecting the sector right now, and what to expect in the weeks and months ahead.
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ArticleEuropean plastic mechanical recycling rate at 23%, says AMI
According to AMI, mechanical recycling in Europe exceeded 8 million tonnes in 2021, with an overall recycling rate of 23.1%, as feedstock insecurities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic continue.
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ArticleEPR: Penalty or opportunity?
Emma Samson, marketing communications manager at environmental consultancy Searious Business, gives an introduction to EPR and argues that ambitious brands should see it as an exciting opportunity.
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ArticleCepi report suggests paper industry ‘bouncing back’ with structural changes underway
A new report from Cepi suggests that as the paper and board industry “bounces back” from the challenges of COVID-19, shifting trends in material use are becoming longer-term patterns, with packaging production reporting the highest levels of growth ever.
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ArticleFinalists named in £1 million prize aimed at tackling plastic pollution in Africa
15 finalists have been named as part of the first Afri-Plastic Challenge strand, Accelerating Growth, which aims to reward innovative downstream solutions for managing plastic waste after it has been used and discarded.
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ArticleCarbios and Indorama Ventures to build ‘first of its kind’ manufacturing plant for bio-recycled PET
A new manufacturing plant using Carbios enzymatic PET recycling technology is slated for construction at Indorama Ventures’ PET production site in France, with the aim of being operational by 2025 as part of a collaboration between the companies announced yesterday.
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ArticleKraft Heinz to set virgin plastic reduction goal following shareholder pressure
Kraft Heinz has agreed to set a goal to reduce its total virgin plastic use, following the filing of a shareholder proposal and engagement with As You Sow, a shareholder advocacy nonprofit.
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ArticleMondi reinforces packaging focus with business divestment
Mondi has announced that it has entered an agreement to sell its Personal Care Components (PCC) business to Nitto Denko Corporation as part of its strategic focus on expanding its packaging operations.
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Articleetma reports on European tube industry’s ‘resilient’ 2021 figures
According to a report from the European tube manufacturers association (etma), the European tube market remained “stable” in 2021 despite the on-going challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching a total volume of just over 11.6 billion units.
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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.