All Collaboration articles – Page 16
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ArticleSun Grape California targets plastic reduction with new bag
Sun Grape California has introduced a new Machine Direction Oriented Polyethylene (MDOPE) grape bag, said to reduce the use of traditional plastics by utilizing a recyclable, mono-material film.
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ArticleAlliance to End Plastic Waste releases 2024 progress report
The Alliance to End Plastic Waste has released its Progress Report 2024: Evolving for Impact - an overview of five years of impact - and announced its 2030 strategy to create a circular economy for plastics.
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ArticleIndorama Ventures said to have recycled over 150 billion PET bottles
Indorama Ventures claims it has recycled over 150 billion post-consumer PET bottles since 2011, transforming used PET into high-quality recycled PET (rPET) resins and other materials, used across various industries.
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ArticleBurts Snacks cuts down on virgin plastic with 55% PCR crisp packets
Burts Snacks has implemented 55% post-consumer recycled plastic into its new crisp packets – a move expected to save around 8,000 tonnes of virgin plastic.
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ArticleGlobal Plastics Treaty calls intensify as microplastics linked to health impacts
With INC-5.2 kicking off tomorrow, WWF and the University of Birmingham underline its importance by linking micro- and nanoplastics (MnPs) to various environmental and human health impacts, ranging from disrupted food production to cancer and infertility.
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ArticleSonoco provides 88% recyclable paper can for Crunchips Stackers
Sonoco has partnered with Lorenz Snack-World to provide a rigid paper can for its Crunchips Stackers snacks, designed to be easier to recycle while ensuring the quality and durability consumers expect.
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ArticleCoveris’ paper-based punnet packaging used for Metis plums
Coveris has collaborated with the Metis plums brand to debut its new LinerlessLid and punnet packaging in Tesco, aiming to align quality, environmental responsibility and consumer appeal.
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ArticlePAPACKS to debut recyclable fibre bottle at Pack Expo Las Vegas
PAPACKS plans to introduce its Fibre-Bottle to the North American marketplace at Pack Expo Las Vegas, said to be a plastic-free, fully recyclable solution suitable for replacing traditional plastic containers in a wide variety of applications.
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ArticleClean Cult’s aluminium homecare bottles and carton refills reach new retailer
Clean Cult’s refillable aluminium bottles and recyclable, paper-based carton refills for home cleaning products are now available at Whole Foods Market, with the partners aiming to reduce single-use plastic in the homecare category.
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ArticleBunzl UK & Ireland and Huhtamaki provide food boxes with plant-based coating
In collaboration with plant-based materials company Xampla, Bunzl UK & Ireland has announced the addition of Huhtamaki’s Morro coated ‘Taste’ hot food boxes to its range of food service packaging.
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ArticleMars debuts recyclable pet food pouches for WHISKAS
Mars has launched a recyclable mono-material pouch for its WHISKAS pet food brand in the UK and Germany, said to reduce the packaging’s carbon footprint by 46%.
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ArticleTransparent, recyclable glassine window for paper packs designed by SiOPack
SiOPack claims to have developed a fully recyclable, food-safe, and plastic-free packaging window made from paper – a move hoped to reduce plastic waste without compromising on product visibility.
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ArticleOrigin Materials and Royal Hordijk mass-produce PET bottle caps for recycling
Origin Materials and Royal Hordijk Packaging have teamed up to mass-produce PET bottle caps, aiming to streamline recycling and promote circularity.
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ArticleSHARPAK and OSY Group announce partnership for soft fruit packaging
SHARPAK has agreed on a commercial partnership with OSY Group to apply its food technology to soft fruit packaging, aiming to extend shelf life and reduce food waste.
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ArticleInverted pouch from Volpak, Amcor and Menshen strives for recycling and low CO2
Volpak, Amcor, and Menshen have revealed a lightweight, mono-PE inverted pouch format designed for recyclability and reduced carbon emissions compared to rigid bottles.
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ArticleWild and Morrama launch refillable roll-on deodorant
Personal care brand Wild has revealed its refillable roll-on deodorant designed by Morrama, featuring plastic-free refills and aiming to bring circularity and convenience to the UK deodorant market.
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ArticleSchools receive fresh produce in ‘biodegradable’ bags and ‘compostable’ cups
By sending fresh produce to schools in ‘biodegradable’ plastic films and ‘certified compostable’ cups, DNO Produce and Eco-Products expect to keep 945,000 pounds of fossil-based plastic out of landfills every year.
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ArticleAllianz Stadium pilots Notpla seaweed-based drinks carrier
Allianz Stadium piloted a ‘UK first’ plastic-free drinks carrier at the England XV v France XV rugby match last month in collaboration with Notpla and Levy, aiming to bring home-compostable packaging solutions into live stadium service at scale.
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ArticleFBCA unveils RECY:CHECK certification and updated Design for Recycling guidelines
The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA) has announced the launch of RECY:CHECK - a recyclability certification protocol for fibre-based composite packaging – and published the updated Design for Recycling (DfR) Guidelines for liquid packaging cartons.
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ArticleSIG and PulPac join forces for large-scale paper-based closure production
SIG has announced a strategic partnership with PulPac, aiming to utilize the company’s Dry Molded Fiber technology and establish a development program for large-scale production of paper-based closures for SIG’s aseptic cartons.