All Collaboration articles – Page 16
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ArticleXampla and National Physical Laboratory reveal test to validate plastic-free claims
Xampla and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have developed a test to validate that Xampla’s Morro materials - made from natural plant polymers - are plastic-free and SUPD exempt, aiming to provide credible assurance for packaging manufacturers.
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ArticleBorealis’ compounding line for recyclate-based polyolefins opens its doors
Borealis has revealed that its new, Beringen-based compounding line for recyclate-based polyolefins is now fully operational, allowing customers to co-develop and test the use of recycled plastics in their operations.
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ArticleDow and partners unveil mono-PE, 50% advanced recycled food pouch
Dow, Macchi, and ITP have come together to create a mono-PE pouch prototype containing over 50% chemically recycled content, intended as a recyclable pack for snacks and other highly regulated products.
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ArticleDS Smith and BSH Nazarje reveal fibre-based alternative to EPS in blender packaging
DS Smith and BSH Nazarje (part of the BSH Home Appliances Group) have partnered to develop a universal fibre-based packaging solution for Bosch hand mixers, replacing the previous Expanded Polystyrene foam (EPS) inserts.
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ArticleStora Enso introduces uncoated paperboard for luxury packaging
Stora Enso has introduced Ensovelvet, its new uncoated solid bleached sulfate (SBS) board developed for luxury applications such as cosmetics, perfumes, and other premium consumer goods.
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ArticlePlasticFree launches open access to global materials database
PlasticFree has stated it is opening access to its global database of validated materials, analysis and case studies without subscriptions or fees, designed to be used by designers and brands seeking alternatives to plastic.
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ArticleCarlsberg Britvic and DS Smith target reduced CO2 emissions with fibre-based ‘Bag in Box’ packaging
Carlsberg Britvic has partnered with DS Smith to develop its new OTOR8 ‘Bag-in- Box’ design, said to cut over 50 tonnes of carbon emissions and aiming to improve the efficiency of its supply chain strategy.
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ArticleFiberdom and Kiefel team up to expand fibre-based, dry-formed packaging
In a new partnership, Fiberdom will combine its fibre-based Duranova material with Kiefel’s advanced dry fibre forming technology – aiming to unlock new, recyclable, home-compostable packaging formats.
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ArticleGreat Earth shifts to paper caps for all supplement bottles
Following a successful pilot of fibre-based closures in collaboration with Blue Ocean Closures, Scandinavian company Great Earth has announced it will be implementing paper caps for all its supplement products.
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ArticleTotalEnergies and SML target material savings with new downgauging film solutions
TotalEnergies and SML have partnered to develop two films said to enable ‘substantial’ material savings in stand-up pouch and deep-freeze bag applications through efficient downgauging, due to be unveiled at K 2025.
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ArticleGuerlain tops limited-edition fragrance with Quadpack’s wooden closure system
Guerlain has adopted Quadpack’s Woodacity Hidden – a wooden cap with a patented closure system – for its limited-edition Habit Rouge Spirit fragrance, aiming to reflect its woody scent while avoiding virgin plastics.
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ArticleCorrugated transport box for Alpine Water bottles revealed by DS Smith
DS Smith and Alpine Water have developed a ‘recycled and recyclable’ corrugated cardboard box to transport Hallstein-brand glass water bottles, designed to save space and protect the products in transit.
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ArticleCoveris and TIPA partner on home compostable labels for fresh produce
Coveris and TIPA Compostable Packaging have entered an exclusive agreement to manufacture and market compostable labels for fresh produce in the UK, in response to increasing market demand and tightening regulatory requirements for the compostability of produce stickers.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2025 Finalist Interview: SIPA’s preform technology for rPET
As part of our Finalist Interview series ahead of the Sustainability Awards, we spoke to SIPA about its XFORM RENEW technology for rPET preforming, said to cut emissions and boost output, nominated in the Commercialized Machinery category.
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ArticleAmcor and Greenback turn post-consumer flexibles into pyrolytic oil
Greenback Recycling Technologies and Amcor aim to convert post-consumer flexible packaging into pyrolytic oil for food-grade plastics by installing an advanced recycling module at Amcor’s Heanor facility.
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ArticleCertified renewable polypropylene featured in contact lens blister packs
TotalEnergies and CooperVision have incorporated certified renewable polypropylene, derived from feedstock like sunflower and rapeseed oils, into blister packs for certain contact lens products.
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ArticleIndustry voices condemn levy increase for unrecycled plastic packaging
European Plastics Converters (EuPC), Plastics Europe, and Petcore Europe urge the European Commission to maintain its €0.80/kg levy for non-recycled plastic packaging and earmark the proceeds to fund a circular economy for the plastics sector.
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ArticleOxBarrier licenses compostable single-serve capsule technology internationally
OxBarrier has launched an international technology licensing programme for its patented compostable single-serve capsule technology, intending to overcome the environmental impacts of conventional capsules without sacrificing performance.
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ArticleGluecom and Techlan collaborate on recycled release liner for e-commerce packaging
Gluecom and Techlan have partnered to create a recycled release liner and adhesive solution for e-commerce packaging, said to reduce carbon emissions and delivery times.
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ArticleHeidelberg and Solenis develop barrier coating application process for paper packaging
Heidelberg and Solenis have collaborated on a process said to enable the ‘industrial, partial and cost-effective’ application of barrier coatings to paper packaging, due to be presented at Fachpack 2025 in Nuremberg.