All Collaboration articles – Page 21
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ArticleEU-funded project recycles multi-layer plastic flexibles into new food-grade packs
The EU-funded CIRCULAR FoodPack project has successfully recycled flexible plastic multilayer composites (MLCs) into food-grade polyethylene packaging using tracer-based sorting technology, water-based treatment, and solvent-based recycling.
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ArticleEuropean Bioplastics Conference concludes with hope for bioplastics’ future
Attendees of this year’s European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin were reminded of bioplastics’ potential role in an EU-wide circular economy as the global production of plastics continues to rise, with additional encouragement to strategically manage biomass resources.
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ArticleArdagh Glass Packaging creates lightweight bottles for Hernö Gin
Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe (AGP-Europe) has produced new 500ml lightweight bottles for Hernö Gin with a reported 31% carbon emission reduction, based on current cullet use.
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Sponsored ContentExploring fibre-based packaging’s impact on sustainability in the industry
In this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series, Markus Locher, global manager of Barrier & Sustainable Packaging Solutions for Paper & Board at ACTEGA, discusses the company’s role in supporting the industry’s transition into sustainability-minded packaging. He explores the challenges of creating a circular economy for fibre-based packaging and explains how ACTEGA’s initiatives and solutions address these challenges.
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ArticleLightweight shopping bags made with Mondi’s recycled papers unveiled by Dobis
Dobis is converting Mondi’s range of paper grades containing recycled fibres into paper bags for fashion, fast food, and retail products; the move claims to lightweight the packaging and reduce material consumption while maintaining strength and print quality.
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ArticleTetra Pak invests in Dutch plant recycling polyAl from drinks cartons
Tetra Pak and Yellow Dreams are making a joint investment of around €3 million to launch operations at a recycling plant for polyAl from used beverage cartons – set to begin operations in the second half of 2025 and boost recycling capacity in the EU.
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ArticlePeroni Nastro Azzurro seeks improved shelf impact with redesign
Brand design agency Outlaw has unveiled a new design for Peroni Nastro Azzurro’s secondary packaging, highlighting the company’s blue ‘Nastro Azzurro’ ribbon and aiming to improve shelf impact.
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ArticleSIG and WWF partner to protect forest landscapes in Thailand
In collaboration with WWF Switzerland and WWF Thailand, SIG has launched a project to protect forest landscapes in Thailand, aligning with its commitment to create, restore, protect, or improve the management of 650,000 hectares of forest by 2030.
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ArticleWine corks to be recycled as Karlstads Energi and ReKorek join forces
Karlstads Energi and ReKorek have teamed up to explore the possibilities of recycling wine corks into new products following the latter’s success in a European innovation challenge.
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ArticleSmurfit Westrock protects Biscuiteers deliveries with cushion pads
Smurfit Westrock’s Food Contact Packaging team has collaborated with Biscuiteers to provide 3-ply and 5-ply cushion pads to protect deliveries, aiming to reduce the amount of biscuits broken in transit and improve customer satisfaction.
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ArticlePicadeli takes on self-checkout fraud with Digimarc’s digital watermarks
Picadeli’s branded packaging will feature advanced digital watermarks from Digimarc to automatically verify pricing accuracy at self-checkout and tackle both retail shrink and food fraud – particularly among fresh and prepared foods.
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ArticleBlue Ocean Closures provides fibre-based cap for nutritional supplements
Great Earth’s nutritional supplements have been launched with a fibre-based cap from Blue Ocean Closures, providing an alternative to plastic caps and aiming to address increasing consumer demand for more sustainable packaging.
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ArticleDS Smith develops fibre-based pallet solution for Danish seafood producer
DS Smith has replaced plastic pallets for canned products with corrugated cardboard in collaboration with Danish seafood producer, Vilsund Blue A/S, aiming to eliminate plastic use and increase the number of cans per pallet.
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ArticleVTT launches lightweight origami alternative to conventional protective packaging materials
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has collaborated with Aalto University and Finnish industrial partners to develop a new technology for cardboard shaping, a continuous process to create reel-to-reel origami-inspired structures for fibre-based packaging materials.
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ArticleLignin Industries gains distribution partner for biobased plastic
In a new partnership agreement, Hellyar Plastics will help bring Lignin Industries’ patented, recyclable, biobased material made from lignin to market and reduce industrial reliance on fossil-based plastics.
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ArticleMIT and Mecalux to integrate self-learning AI into logistics
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) and intralogistics group Mecalux have begun a five-year collaborative project to accelerate the integration of self-learning artificial intelligence (AI) in logistics.
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ArticleBerry develops PE bag solution with 50% PCR for Schomburg
Berry Global has developed a ventilated PE bag solution that contains 50% post-consumer recycled plastic content (PCR) for construction chemicals company Schomburg, aiming to reduce its product losses and carbon footprint.
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ArticleNo agreement reached over a Global Plastics Treaty at INC-5
After a week of negotiations, INC-5 has come to a close with no agreement reached over a Global Plastics Treaty, and another session is now expected to take place in 2025 – an outcome many blame on ‘low-ambition countries’ stalling progress for their own ends.
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ArticleLG Chem and Reifenhäuser agree to collaborate on recyclable film project
South Korean chemical company LG Chem and the extrusion machine manufacturer Reifenhäuser have signed a partnership with the aim of developing films for recyclable packaging.
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ArticleBelgian retailers forego single-use plastics with reusable mushroom packaging
Albert Heijn, Aldi, Carrefour, Colruyt, Delhaize, and Lidl are working with the Reusable Packaging Coalition to pilot reusable packaging for mushrooms in Mechelen, aligning with Europe’s upcoming ban on single-use plastic for lightweight fruit and vegetables.