All Collaboration articles – Page 13
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ArticleEcoCortec seeks to protect against metal corrosion with PCR shrink film
EcoCortec has revealed a post-consumer recycled (PCR) version of its VpCI-126 HP UV Shrink Film in partnership with Jakob Schober, aimed at protecting metals from corrosion for up to three years.
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ArticleStarbucks, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola see 51% return rate with default reusable cups
The Coca-Cola Company, Starbucks, PepsiCo and others served reusable takeaway cups as the default in a Closed Loop Partners trial and apparently achieved a 51% return rate, suggesting environmental benefits for mandatory reuse.
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ArticleAmcor and Berry Global merger ‘overwhelmingly’ approved by shareholders
Amcor and Berry Global have revealed that at their respective meetings, shareholders of both companies ‘overwhelmingly voted’ to approve the combination - originally announced in November 2024 - and satisfied the shareholder vote condition.
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ArticleCardboard handle for six-pack Martins Brewery bottles provided by DS Smith
DS Smith has developed a custom cardboard six-packhandle solution for glass bottles of Martin Brewery’s organic beer, designed for a simple but memorable unboxing experience with mathematical puzzles provided inside.
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ArticleROAR Organic partners with Plastic Bank to reduce ocean plastic
Canadian drinks company ROAR Organic has teamed up with Plastic Bank to remove one bottle from the environment for every bottle sold, hoping to help prevent plastic entering the ocean.
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ArticleBerry Global and Mars partner on 100% recycled plastic pantry jars
Berry Global has collaborated with Mars to transition its pantry jars for M&M’s, Skittles and Starburst brands to 100% recycled plastic packaging (excluding jar lids).
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ArticleKINGFA opens advanced recycling facility for plastic waste in Montalbo
KINGFA’s Environmental SCI & TECH Spain subsidiary has inaugurated its Montalbo chemical recycling facility, expected to reach an annual capacity of 30,000 tons of ‘high-performance’ recycled plastics and bolster Spain’s plastic waste recycling system.
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ArticleTotalEnergies Corbion and Win Win Water introduce 100% plant-based biodegradable bottles
Win Win Water has launched its bottled water featuring ‘100% plant-based’ fully biodegradable bottles made from TotalEnergies Corbion’s Luminy PLA material, aiming to address the environmental challenges of traditional plastic bottles while providing consumers with high-quality alkaline electrolyte water.
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ArticleMondi helps the UN fight hunger with fibre-based packs for food supplies
Having extended its partnership with the UN World Food Programme, Mondi plans to drive a transition into fibre-based packaging materials and address packaging-related food loss while feeding people in crisis.
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ArticleSIG opens first aseptic carton plant in India
SIG has announced the opening of its first production plant for aseptic carton packs in India. Completed in 20 months in Ahmedabad, the investment hopes to strengthen the company’s presence in the market.
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ArticleHenkel, R-Cycle and Korozo Group explore potential Digital Product Passport applications
Aiming to address the challenges of consumer demand for sustainable solutions and stricter regulations requiring greater resource efficiency in production, Henkel, R-Cycle and Korozo Group have collaborated to investigate the potential benefits of Digital Product Passports (DPPs).
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ArticleTosca’s ‘wood-look’ reusable crates deliver and display fresh food at Megamark
Megamark has adopted Tosca’s reusable crates to transport, distribute, and display fresh products at point-of-sale, expecting to improve logistics while lowering operational costs and environmental impact.
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ArticleSmall-format plastic packaging can be recovered from MRFs, research finds
Maybelline New York, L’Oréal Groupe, Kraft Heinz, P&G, and Target have contributed to a Closed Loop Partners report laying out a roadmap to recovering small-format packaging materials from materials recovery facilities and glass recycling plants.
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ArticleBoots rolls out national blister pack recycling scheme
Following a regional pilot, Boots has rolled out a nationwide scheme to reward customers for recycling their empty blister packs, now available at over 800 stores across the UK.
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ArticleWhere is Europe’s PET industry at in 2025?
The EU PET market has a value of over €5.5 billion and the material itself has a reputation as one of the most sustainable packaging materials – so why is the European PET industry so worried?
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ArticlePilot to close loop on Kewpie salad dressing caps via chemical recycling
Kewpie Corporation will pilot recycled salad dressing caps in a partnership with Refinverse, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Kasumi Co., and the city of Kashima – reportedly conducting the first project in Japan to derive resin from recycled plastics converted into oil via supercritical water.
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ArticleKoehler Paper and Astrabio collaborate on flexible paper packaging for pasta
In partnership with Italian pasta company Astrabio (Iris Bio), Koehler Paper’s flexible packaging paper, said to be heat-sealable and maximize shelf life, has been utilized for pasta packs.
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ArticleAlshaya to halve waste to landfill, track and implement recyclate into packaging
Recently launched in Saudi Arabia by Ericsson and iot squared, the Ericsson Connected Recycling platform intends to help Alshaya Group divert over 50% of its waste from landfills, track it in real time, and integrate recycled content back into its packaging.
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ArticleProject STOP aims to scale Indonesian circular waste management scheme with new partnership
Project STOP, an Indonesia-based circular waste management scheme run by Borealis and Systemiq, has welcomed Clean Rivers as its latest partner.
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ArticleAvantium and Amcor to explore plant-based polymer use in rigid containers
Avantium has signed a joint development agreement with Amcor to explore the use of Avantium’s plant-based polymer PEF - branded as Releaf - in rigid containers for products including food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home, and personal care.