All Collaboration articles – Page 4
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ArticleBlossom Hill and partners present fibre-based, linerless tray for apricots
Blossom Hill has adopted a fibre-based, linerless packaging format for its apricots – said to be a fully recyclable, PFAS-free alternative to plastic clamshells and backing paper.
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ArticleWood waste extracts converted into renewable feedstocks to reduce carbon
C-Source Renewables is converting wood waste extracts into renewable chemical inputs via the Arborlyse project, which is set to bolster supply chains and support net-zero ambitions.
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ArticleWhat do brands actually want?
The world’s biggest brands are changing how they package their products. Ton Knipscheer of the European Co-Packers Association and TK Consulting tells us more about the drivers of this trend, and how we can expect it to evolve in the future.
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ArticleExxonMobil and XL Recycling collaborate on stretch and shrink hood films
ExxonMobil Signature Polymers has partnered with XL Recycling to develop high-performance stretch and shrink hood films containing post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, in response to growing consumer demand and evolving regulations including the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which requires 35% PCR in industrial packaging by 2030.
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ArticleSour cream cups with 30% recycled polystyrene available at Aldi
Sour cream cups containing 30% recycled polystyrene, developed by INEOS Styrolution and Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, are now available from ALDI SÜD stores across Germany.
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ArticleEvri and Vinted provide free reusable packaging for second-hand deliveries
Parcel delivery company Evri and second-hand fashion marketplace Vinted have teamed up to offer free reusable packaging at various Evri ParcelShop locations.
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ArticleSiegwerk and Ravenwood partner on linerless labelling solutions
Siegwerk and Ravenwood Packaging have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of ‘sustainable’ linerless label solutions across the packaging industry, hoping to reduce material waste and transportation costs.
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ArticleTOMRA supplies DRS machines for Spanish town
TOMRA has announced the installation of deposit return systems (DRS) machines in the town of Sangüesa, Navarra in Spain, as part of a government trial of DRS for drinks container recycling.
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ArticleLooking back on Diageo’s Dry Molded Fiber cream liqueur bottle
A year after PA Consulting, PulPac and Diageo trialled a fibre-based bottle for Baileys’ Original Irish Cream Liqueur, we revisit the innovation and its reported benefits for recyclability, CO2 reduction, and more.
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ArticleVetain utilises Sonoco’s paper-end can for vegan protein products
Vegan protein powder and supplement start-up Vetain has switched its packaging to Sonoco’s paper-end GreenCan, a recyclable alternative to the previous metal-end can made with ‘at least 96% paper content’.
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ArticleVioneo and Lummus partner on industrial scale fossil-free polypropylene
Vioneo has collaborated with Lummus Technology to utilize its Novolen polypropylene (PP) technology for the ‘world’s first’ industrial scale fossil-free plastics production complex in Antwerp, Belgium, based on green methanol as feedstock.
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ArticleFlügger sells 50% PCR paint cans as Amcor assists in virgin plastic cuts
Amcor has helped Flügger implement 50% post-consumer recycled plastic into its new paint container, aiming to cut down on virgin plastic without impacting pack quality or user experience.
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ArticleSan Francisco 49ers and PepsiCo team up on reusable cup programme
In collaboration with PepsiCo, the San Francisco 49ers have implemented reusable cups at Levi’s Stadium which fans can return to designated bins to be collected, sanitized and re-distributed for reuse.
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ArticleNon-profit coalition U.S Flexible Film Initiative launches
The U.S. Flexible Film Initiative (USFFI) has announced its official launch as a non-profit industry coalition, aiming to build a ‘scalable, responsible and circular’ system for the recovery and recycling of flexible plastic packaging in the United States.
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ArticleCoveris launches mono-material tortilla wrap packaging
Coveris has launched its MonoFlex Thermoform film packaging for tortilla wraps, a mono-material solution designed to replace non-recyclable, mixed material thermoforming substrates while maintaining a long shelf life.
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ArticleĔleeo Brands and AeroFlexx team up on flexible baby bath packaging
Ĕleeo Brands has introduced its Boogie Bubbling Vapor Bath product in the flexible AeroFlexx Pak, aiming to deliver an easy-to-use solution while supporting a positive environmental impact.
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ArticleSmurfit Westrock and Papa John’s develop three-tiered pizza box
Papa John’s has collaborated with Smurfit Westrock to create a tiered box for holding three medium pizzas, aiming to develop an interactive experience for all ages.
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ArticleArbikie Distillery and Scottish universities convert whisky waste into compostable packaging
Arbikie Distillery, Edinburgh Napier University and the University of Dundee have collaborated on the MycoPack project, which aims to use distillery by-products like spent grain to create compostable packaging.
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ArticleMondelēz International and Tesco trial reduced plastic for Cadbury Crunchie multipacks
Snack company Mondelēz International has partnered with Tesco to trial a new initiative to reduce plastic packaging on Cadbury Crunchie multipacks, reducing the outer packaging by 60% per pack.
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ArticleVerallia unveils bottle made from 100% PCR glass
Glass packaging company Verallia has revealed its new Vista bottle crafted from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) glass, said to consume 40% less energy during production compared to virgin glass.