All Collaboration articles – Page 14
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ArticleMetsä Group and Amcor partner on moulded fibre food packaging solutions
Metsä Group has combined its Muoto moulded fibre-based packaging solution with Amcor’s film liners, aiming to create laminated bio-based trays for food packaging applications including modified atmosphere packaging (MAP).
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ArticleRecyclable vacuum bags developed by Niederwieser Group, Dow and Kuraray
Niederwieser Group, Dow and Kuraray have joined forces to create recyclable vacuum bags for the food industry, aiming to meet the upcoming PPWR requirements, ensure legal compliance and reduce environmental impact.
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ArticleSoft drinks sector receives dedicated LCA tool from UNESDA and Pilario
UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe and Pilario have tailored an online life cycle assessment tool to the soft drinks industry, allowing users to evaluate their products’ environmental impacts against industry standards and report their results.
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ArticleFutamura, Repaq and GK Sondermaschinenbau create compostable liquid sachet packaging
Futamura, flexible packaging company Repaq and machine producer GK Sondermaschinenbau have teamed up to create a compostable solution for liquid sachet packaging, designed for wrapping ingredients such as ketchup, mustard and cooking sauces or hand cream.
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ArticleCEFLEX issues assessment of new recycling technologies for flexible plastics
A study by CEFLEX and Ghent University finds ‘significant challenges’ in upscaling delamination, deinking, dissolution, and contaminant extraction technologies to meet the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s flexible plastic recycling and recycled content deadlines by 2030.
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ArticleBASF and Metpack partner on home compostable paper for food packaging
Metpack has introduced its Ezycompost coated paper and paperboard, reportedly home compostable and coated with BASF’s ecovio 70 PS14H6 biopolymer, said to have excellent barrier properties against liquids, fats, grease and mineral oil and temperature stability at boiling water up to 100°C.
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ArticleReleaf Paper takes part in Uber’s local restaurant initiative in Paris
Releaf Paper has announced its participation in Uber’s Paris Innovation Pilot, aiming to help local restaurants reduce waste and carbon emissions through its paper bags made from fallen leaves.
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ArticleResults of Aldi and Ocado’s in-store and online refill trials revealed
Refillable packaging trials run by Aldi and Ocado under GoUnpackaged’s Refill Coalition achieved in-store refill rates of up to 57%, while 86% of vessels were returned without deposit incentives – with refillables reportedly exceeding the environmental performance of single-use in only two cycles.
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ArticleBerry Global announces roll-on deodorant ball technology
Berry Global has revealed its patented technology for manufacturing roll-on balls for deodorant applicators, said to deliver faster output and minimal material wastage during production.
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ArticleStakeholders call for circularity measures in Clean Industrial State Aid Framework
A coalition of stakeholders led by TOMRA are calling on the European Commission to integrate provisions supporting circularity measures under the draft Clean Industrial State Aid Framework (CISAF).
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ArticleFrench MRF detects 100% of plastic bottles recycled using Polytag’s UV tags
One of Europe’s ‘busiest’ Materials Recycling Facilities (MRFs) has reportedly tracked and traced 100% of the single-use plastic bottles it recycles as Citeo adopts Polytag’s UV tagging solution.
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Article‘Industry-first’ paper cap from Tetra Pak trialled on Aneto’s vegetable broth
Tetra Pak is testing a paper-based cap for carton packages of Aneto’s vegetable broth – creating a pack that contains 73% paper by weight and, including the plant-based polymers in the coatings and opening neck, 87% renewable content.
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ArticleAveda launches paper-based recyclable sample sachets
Aveda, part of Estée Lauder Companies (ELC), has announced the global launch of its recyclable sample sachets, said to reduce plastic by over 80% compared to its 10ml plastic tubes.
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ArticleIdentiv and Tag-N-Trac target IoT tracking for cold chain pharma deliveries
Identiv and Tag-N-Trac plan to develop and commercialize a smart labelling solution for cold chain tracking across pharmaceutical supply chains in a new strategic business development and marketing partnership.
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ArticleRoyal Mail utilizes Wiliot’s Intelligence Platform to track delivery assets
As part of a three-phase plan to digitize its vehicles, facilities and delivery routes, Royal Mail is utilizing Wiliot’s technology to ‘see’ its assets in real-time and use data to optimize operations.
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ArticleSteel and aluminium held to new EU eco-design and energy labelling rules
The European Commission has adopted the 2025-2030 working plan for the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products and Energy Labelling Regulations, with steel and aluminium among the list of priority products to implement eco-design requirements and energy labelling within the next five years.
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ArticleDS Smith and TPV Automotive collaborate on fibre-based solution for car wheel carriers
DS Smith and TPV Automotive have partnered to create a fibre-based solution for BMW’s car wheel carriers using corrugated cardboard, allowing the auto-parts to be stacked in cargo containers for transportation.
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ArticleHP’s digital printing press applied to short-run tissue and wrapping paper
JUNG has invested in HP’s Indigo 200K digital printing press, claiming to save on time and setup costs for short-run, customizable collections of its branded tissue paper and gift wrap for luxury applications.
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ArticleSimplified EU Deforestation Regulation to lower administrative burden by 30%
The European Commission intends to simplify the EU Deforestation Regulation and lessen administrative burden and costs by 30% as it publishes new guidance documents before the law enters into application later this year.
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ArticleTOAST and Kvatt partner for reusable packaging pilot
Clothing company TOAST has teamed up with Kvatt, a start-up seeking to reduce single-use packaging waste in e-commerce, to pilot Kvatt’s reusable packaging solution for UK customers.