All Collaboration articles – Page 77
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ArticleSuccessful conclusion for Neste’s industrial scale processing trial of liquefied plastic waste
Neste has today announced the conclusion of a series of industrial scale processing trials at its refinery in Porvoo, Finland, where it has been able to successfully upgrade liquefied waste plastic into drop-in solutions for plastic production.
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ArticleNEXTLOOPP partners with INEOS on recycled PP project
INEOS Olefins and Polymers Europe has today announced that it will join NEXTLOOPP – overall winner of Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Awards 2021 – to deliver food-grade certified PP incorporating recycled content.
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ArticleNon-removable adhesive labelling solutions gain conditional RecyClass approval
Avery Dennison and UPM Raflatac have reportedly been granted limited compatibility approval by RecyClass for respective non-removable adhesive solutions geared at advancing the recyclability of HDPE packaging.
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ArticlePreliminary success for edible fruit and vegetable coating backed by Lidl
In collaboration with Lidl Switzerland, the materials and technology research group Empa has developed a protective, edible cellulose coating for fresh produce made from a natural residue derived from fruits, vegetables, or plants.
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ArticleTesco: ‘Reuse is the way to unlock the shackles of single use’
We spoke with Tesco’s head of packaging, James Bull, to unpack the retail giant’s confidence in reuse models and take a deeper look at its ban on compostable and biodegradable plastics.
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ArticleNew ALPLA partnership to focus on development of cellulose-based closures
ALPLA has announced a joint venture partnership with Glatfelter, with both companies working with Blue Ocean Closures to develop natural fibre-based closures and other moulded packaging products using dry forming technology.
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ArticleDanish consortium launches bottle made from local household recycled plastic waste
A collaboration between Nopa Nordic, Schela Plast, Aage Vestergaard Larsen, and Dansk Affald has led to the launch of new plastic bottle packaging made from 100% Danish household-sorted plastic waste.
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ArticleChemically recycled EPS fish boxes developed using BASF feedstock
Bremnes Seashore has announced that its BÖMLO salmon fillets will be available in packaging made with BASF’s chemically recycled Styropor Ccycled-based plastic, which it says is identical to conventional boxes made of expandable polystyrene (EPS).
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ArticleMars Petcare announces petfood pouch made with plastic from advanced recycling
Mars Petcare has announced plans to begin distributing its SHEBA petfood in pouches containing recycled plastic from advanced recycling processes, with the rollout expected to begin in Europe in 2022.
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ArticleTesco grated cheese packs get recyclable redesign by Coveris
Tesco’s own-brand grated cheese will be available in a polyethylene (PE) monolaminate structure developed by Coveris, which the companies say is fully recyclable.
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ArticleNext generation flexible packaging recycling plant in development from CEFLEX
The Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging (CEFLEX) has announced plans to develop a next-generation waste processing plant based on its Quality Recycling Process (QRP), with a commercial launch slated for 2023.
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ArticlePiovan acquisition boosts global automation capacity for polymer production
Piovan S.p.A. has signed an agreement to acquire all of IPEG, Inc.’s outstanding shares, in a bid to become the global leader in the field of industrial automation for the processing of virgin and recycled polymers and bio-resins.
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ArticleTrinseo set to acquire plastic waste convertor in bid to secure recycled feedstock
Trinseo has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Heathland BV, a plastics recycling and converting company, as part of Trinseo’s plan to ensure a “reliable source” of recycled feedstock for its expanding portfolio of sustainable materials.
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ArticleCailler aims to appeal to a younger audience with Christmas packaging redesign
The Seymourpowell design agency has collaborated with the Swiss chocolate brand, Cailler, to redesign its Christmas pralines collection to attract a younger audience and incorporate recyclable elements.
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Article90% of sustainable packaging commitments won’t be met by 2025, Gartner claims
Gartner Inc. reports that approximately 90% of public sustainability claims will not be met by 2025, adding that companies remain reliant on fossil-based plastics and single-use packaging.
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ArticleL’Oréal partners with Veolia to introduce recycled plastic to packaging
Veolia will supply L’Oréal with food grade certified recycled plastic to be used in the cosmetics company’s packaging, in a bid to reduce its carbon footprint and boost circularity efforts.
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ArticleEuropean Bioplastics Conference points to gaps in EU legislation
The EUBP Conference ignited discussions on the “significant” role bioplastics will play in the European Green Deal, the need for clearer and fairer legislative frameworks, and the growth the industry is likely to experience in the future.
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ArticleSuntory to introduce 100% plant-based PET bottle prototypes
Suntory Group has today announced a prototype PET bottle made from 100% plant-based materials, which will be used for the company’s Orangina brand in Europe and Suntory Tennensui mineral water brand in Japan.
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ArticleHow Sumaira Latif brought accessible design to P&G
Melina Spanoudi speaks to Sumaira Latif about her career as Accessibility Leader at Procter & Gamble.
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ArticleKellogg’s to trial recyclable paper liners in cereal boxes
Kellogg’s has announced today that, in partnership with Tesco, it will pilot a paper liner for its cereal boxes in a select number of stores from January 2022.