All Collaboration articles – Page 4
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ArticleWhere is Europe’s PET industry at in 2025?
The EU PET market has a value of over €5.5 billion and the material itself has a reputation as one of the most sustainable packaging materials – so why is the European PET industry so worried?
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ArticlePilot to close loop on Kewpie salad dressing caps via chemical recycling
Kewpie Corporation will pilot recycled salad dressing caps in a partnership with Refinverse, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Kasumi Co., and the city of Kashima – reportedly conducting the first project in Japan to derive resin from recycled plastics converted into oil via supercritical water.
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ArticleKoehler Paper and Astrabio collaborate on flexible paper packaging for pasta
In partnership with Italian pasta company Astrabio (Iris Bio), Koehler Paper’s flexible packaging paper, said to be heat-sealable and maximize shelf life, has been utilized for pasta packs.
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ArticleAlshaya to halve waste to landfill, track and implement recyclate into packaging
Recently launched in Saudi Arabia by Ericsson and iot squared, the Ericsson Connected Recycling platform intends to help Alshaya Group divert over 50% of its waste from landfills, track it in real time, and integrate recycled content back into its packaging.
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ArticleProject STOP aims to scale Indonesian circular waste management scheme with new partnership
Project STOP, an Indonesia-based circular waste management scheme run by Borealis and Systemiq, has welcomed Clean Rivers as its latest partner.
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ArticleAvantium and Amcor to explore plant-based polymer use in rigid containers
Avantium has signed a joint development agreement with Amcor to explore the use of Avantium’s plant-based polymer PEF - branded as Releaf - in rigid containers for products including food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home, and personal care.
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ArticleDPD Germany aims to reduce waste with hey circle's reusable shipping solutions
Reportedly delivering over 350 million parcels every year, DPD Germany has announced a partnership with hey circle to utilize its reusable shipping boxes and bags, said to reduce waste and last for 50 cycles.
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ArticleNew ALPLA plant brings design, development, and production to Thai customers
At its new plant in Thailand, ALPLA will collaborate with customers to design and develop packaging products, utilizing one-step injection stretch-blow and injection moulding to produce plastic bottles, preforms, matching closures, and more.
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ArticleMondi and Proquimia’s paper dishwashing tab pouches claim to slash CO2
Mondi and Proquimia have packaged dishwashing tabs in paper-based stand-up pouches, with a product impact assessment suggesting the packaging ‘significantly’ lowers CO2 emissions compared to its plastic alternative.
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ArticlePPWR implementation for fresh produce supply chain discussed at Fruit Logistica
At this year’s Fruit Logistica, a panel organised by ProFood and Freshfel Europe saw European and international associations discuss a ‘pragmatic approach’ to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and concerns about the risk of single market fragmentation.
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ArticleBerry Global launches new stretch film with 30% PCR content
Berry Global’s flexible films division has unveiled its new Bontite Sustane Stretch Film with 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, said to be recyclable post-use where PE film collections exist.
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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.