All Collaboration articles – Page 7
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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.
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ArticleZeus seeks plastic consumption reduction with new pallet wrapping system
Zeus Packaging has unveiled the Apollo Pallet Wrapping System, reportedly designed to reduce plastic consumption by up to 60%, save time, cut costs, and significantly reduce businesses’ carbon footprint and Scope 3 emissions.
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ArticleParkside unveils recyclable and compostable lidding film solutions
Parkside has expanded its portfolio of lidding film solutions, including recyclable and compostable films designed for food brands, packers, and processors.
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ArticleASDA partners with Podback for in-store coffee pod recycling
ASDA has partnered with coffee pod recycling service Podback to offer consumers the option to recycle their used coffee pods in over 600 of its stores.
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ArticleDePoly and PTI convert PET and polyester waste into food-contact rPET bottle
Utilizing a ‘broad spectrum’ of PET and polyester feedstock, DePoly and Plastic Technologies Inc. have produced a ‘closed-loop’ recycled PET bottle suitable for food contact and long-term storage.
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ArticleDanish city reveals first year of data from reusable packaging pilot
In January 2024, the city of Aarhus in Denmark launched a three-year pilot project for reusable takeaway packaging, seeking to establish a proof-of-concept to demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of shifting from single-use to reusable takeaway packaging, and the requirements for large scale development.
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ArticleFood and Beverage Carton Alliance launches as unified platform
The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA), formed from the merger of The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) and EXTR:ACT, has announced its launch as a unified platform focused on advancing beverage cartons as renewable and circular packaging solutions.
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ArticleVTT’s plastic recycling technology licensed to US-based Refinity
VTT has announced the licensing of its mixed plastic recycling technology, Olefy, to US-based company Refinity, which develops and commercialises new waste recovery technologies.
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ArticleDelfort introduces cold-sealable barrier paper for temperature-sensitive foods
Delfort has announced its new heat and cold-sealable barrier paper designed to protect foods such as ice cream, chocolates and sweets and provide an alternative to traditional materials.
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ArticleFINAT explores AI opportunities and challenges for label industry
FINAT has revealed the key points from its session on the opportunities and challenges AI poses to the label industry, held at the FINAT European Label Forum 2024 and aiming to explore AI’s role in driving innovation, improving operational efficiencies and maintaining competitive advantage.
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ArticleRevised guideline aims to improve chemical industry’s emissions management
Together for Sustainability has updated its ‘drop-in’ Product Carbon Footprint Guideline to help the chemical industry smoothly calculate its Scope 3 emissions and further align with global sustainability frameworks.
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ArticleBurgopak designs packaging for blood and microbiome test kits
OptimallyMe has partnered with packaging design studio Burgopak to create multi-component packaging for its at-home blood and microbiome test kits which includes instructions, a container for the sample return and a pre-paid shipping label.
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ArticleBall Corporation and Meadow to produce fully recyclable aluminium cans for home and personal care
Ball Corporation has announced a minority investment in Sweden-based technology company Meadow to support the production of fully recyclable aluminium cans as pre-filled cartridges for personal and home care products.
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ArticleStudio Unbound reveals new design for Spanish nut milk packaging
UK branding company Studio Unbound has unveiled its new design for Spanish nut milk brand Danu, aiming for a ‘less is more’ approach.
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ArticleKorozo Group creates recyclable stand-up pouch for Baileys snack range
Korozo Group has partnered with Zertus UK & Ireland to create recyclable stand up pouches, designed to introduce Baileys’ new Chocolate Nut Mix snack range to retail shelves.
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ArticlePlaybook lays out guidelines for mechanical recycling of mixed plastic waste
In its new Solution Model playbook, the Alliance to End Plastic Waste outlines its approach to converting mixed plastic waste into products of value – keeping investment and technology requirements minimal to ensure its accessibility for countries with less developed recycling systems.
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ArticleJames Cropper and Maison Perrier-Jouët partner on 93% lighter champagne case
Champagne house Maison Perrier-Jouët has collaborated with James Cropper to launch new cases for its Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Cocoon Brut and Rosé vintage cuvées, made from paper pulp and the flour from vine shoots.