All Collaboration articles – Page 21
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ArticleNiels & Grete switches to DS Smith’s recyclable cardboard egg packaging
DS Smith is helping Niels & Grete replace its plastic packaging components with a corrugated cardboard pack, boosting recyclability while reducing unnecessary materials and streamlining the packaging process.
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ArticleDowncycling plastics almost as damaging as incineration, LCA cautions
‘Downcycling’ plastic – i.e. recycling waste without sorting it – has ‘almost as much’ climate impact as incinerating it, according to a life cycle assessment from IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, Swedish Plastic Recycling (Svensk Plaståtervinning), and LCA researcher Tomas Evkall.
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ArticleProject employs AI to correct imperfect barrier coatings for fibre-based bottles
Pulpex and the University of Surrey are using AI-powered computer vision to identify and address imperfections while applying barrier coatings to fibre-based bottles for liquids – a move hoped to save energy and water while optimizing packaging performance.
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives: digital heating technology and the importance of collaboration with watttron
In this episode of the Sustainability Perspectives podcast, watttron CEO Marcus Stein discusses the advantages of the company’s digital heating technology compared to conventional technology, the need for more innovation in machinery and the importance of collaboration across the value chain to achieve sustainability goals.
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ArticleBerry develops PCR cap and bottle solution for Green Oil lubricant
Berry Global (Berry) has revealed its bottle and cap solution made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic, designed for ‘eco-friendly’ performance lubricants manufacturer Green Oil.
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ArticleNew Recyclability Evaluation Protocol published by 4evergreen
The 4evergreen alliance has released a new version of the Recyclability Evaluation Protocol providing a standardised protocol for evaluating recyclability, supporting regulatory compliance, and offering data-driven recommendations for improving packaging design and recycling processes.
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ArticleMondi and Zwiesel Glas develop premium containerboard pack for glassware
Zwiesel Glas has teamed up with Mondi to package its mouth-blown glassware in bespoke fibre-based packaging, designed to protect the fragile products while offering consumers a ‘premium’ unboxing experience.
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ArticleCCEP manufactures bottles using KHS’ stretch blow moulding technology
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has collaborated with KHS to manufacture bottles using the company’s stretch blow moulding technology and Double Gate heating concept in a bid to save energy, water and materials.
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ArticleDenali’s compost in ‘de-packable’ bags launches in Walmart stores
Organic recycling company Denali has announced that ReCirculate – its compost product sold in bags that can be ‘de-packaged’ – is available for purchase at over 100 Walmart locations across eight southern states in the US.
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ArticleALPLA’s majority stake in Brazilian HDPE recycler targets South American market
In its efforts to supply recycled packaging on South American markets, ALPLA has acquired a majority stake in Clean Bottle, which reports an annual capacity of 15,000 tonnes of rHDPE at its plant in São José dos Pinhais.
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ArticleStePacPPC seeks improved shelf-life for fresh produce with modified-atmosphere packaging
StePacPPC has partnered with Windham Packaging to develop a range of bulk modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP) aiming to improve shelf-life for fresh produce heading to foodservice outlets, reduce waste and improve operational efficiency.
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ArticleNissha and Tetra Pak develop aseptic milk carton with paper-based barrier
Nissha Metallizing Solutions (NMS) and Tetra Pak have collaborated to create an aseptic beverage carton with a paper-based barrier, featuring paper from FSC-certified sources.
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ArticleBiedronka and Mondi close the cardboard loop in new packaging programme
Biedronka is joining forces with Mondi in a closed-loop programme to supply, collect, and reproduce its corrugated packaging in line with the retailer’s plastic consumption and CO2 emission targets.
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ArticleDow, Brivaplast and TecnoGi collaborate on circular materials solution for luxury goods
Dow has announced a collaboration with Brivaplast and TecnoGi to reprocess imperfect perfume caps for use in luxury footwear and leather goods, aiming to advance circularity by keeping high-quality materials in the loop for longer.
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ArticleBlue Ocean Closures seeks scale-up with Nissha investment
Global technology company Nissha has become a co-owner of Swedish start-up Blue Ocean Closures, with the investment set to enable a substantial scale-up of volumes to meet market demand.
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ArticleIndustry pursues reuse exemption for pallet wraps and transit straps in PPWR
A document signed by EuPC, IK Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen, and Elipso questions the impact of the PPWR’s reuse regulations on plastic pallet wrappings and straps for transporting products – arguing that they already contain post-consumer recyclate, are fully recyclable, and cannot yet be replaced by an effective alternative material.
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives: A cross-value chain collaboration for circularity
Tetra Pak, CPR Systems and Lucart have set up a partnership to create a pallet that derives from post consumption processing of materials used in beverage cartons. The resulting Noè pallet has been successfully used by major retailers such as COOP.
Tetra Pak’s Francesca Priora, CPR System’s Melissa Manfredini and COOP’s Chiara Faenza discuss the collaboration and zoom out to the wider topics of material circularity and embedding circular processes in the packaging value chain with Elisabeth Skoda. -
ArticleDS Smith teams up with V. Roubis for fibre-based e-commerce solution
DS Smith has partnered with V. Roubis, creator of bfresh spitiko, to develop fibre-based e-commerce packaging for three sets of existing juice products produced in glass bottles.
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ArticleMajor brands collaborate on returnable cup initiative in Glasgow
The Borrow Cup project - a returnable cup initiative between multiple national brands - launches in Glasgow today, including Costa Coffee, Caffè Nero and Burger King UK and aiming to reduce the reported 388.7 million single-use cups used in Scotland each year.
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ArticleMarlon bags dry mortar in Berry’s water-resistant, 30% PCR form-fill-seal film
Berry Global has supplied dry mortar specialist Marlon with its 30% post-consumer recycled NorDiVent Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) film to support its goals of reducing its carbon footprint, boosting energy efficiency, and encouraging responsible sourcing.