All Comment articles – Page 18
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ArticleLidl on the potential of edible coatings
Last month, Lidl Switzerland and Empa announced that their edible, naturally-derived cellulose coating for fruits and vegetables has demonstrated extended shelf life for fresh produce in preliminary trials. We caught up with Corina Milz, head of CSR and sustainability at Lidl Switzerland, to learn more about the innovation and its potential.
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ArticleA closer look at CEFLEX’s next-generation flexible packaging recycling plant
CEFLEX recently launched plans for a next-generation recycling plant that it hopes will be complete by the end of 2023. This marks the creation of the first commercial waste processing site based around its Quality Recycling Process (QRP).
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ArticlePlastics producers’ participation in UN treaty ‘essential to their survival’’
In this comment piece, Helen McGeough, Senior analyst, Plastics Recycling at ICIS, makes the case for an effective unilateral approach to tackle plastic pollution.
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ArticleThe missing link in plastics circularity
Researchers from Manchester University in the UK are currently developing a technology that uses tracking molecules for identifying, quantifying and validating recycled content in plastics and plastic packaging. We spoke with the team to find out more.
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ArticleA look at innovative packaging solutions in the e-commerce space
Beatriz Gonçalves, materials engineer and coauthor of the Intelligence Brief, discusses the importance of packaging innovations that can enhance supply chain issues, branding, and sustainability goals.
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Article2022 cold chain predictions: Creating a new normal
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the packaging value chain has played a vital role in distributing vaccines securely and efficiently. Adam Tetz takes a look at what 2022 might hold for the industry’s efforts in this field.
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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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ArticleOn Second Thoughts…does plastic really make us safer??
In the latest edition of our ongoing series, US-based environmental advisor Holly Kaufman asks whether plastic is a healthy choice.
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ArticleRising bale prices have resulted in recyclers exploring new avenues for waste
In this comment piece, Mark Victory, Senior Editor, Recycling, at ICIS, explores how price fluctuations and raw material shortages are affecting the recycling sector.
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Article‘We need more innovation’: Just Eat unpacks its sustainability strategy
How does one of the leading players in the food delivery market, Just Eat, hope to cope with a multitude of sustainability and functionality concerns?
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ArticleWhen it comes to sustainable goal setting, be careful what you communicate
Can stakeholders set aspirational sustainability goals without disengaging the public? Dr Calvin Lakhan from SPRING explores the importance of communication and accountability.
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ArticleProduct label compliance: the key to international expansion?
Labelling may not be the first thing that comes to mind when devising a multimarket expansion strategy. However, for brands looking to go global, getting product labelling right from the very beginning is vital.
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ArticleMeeting the demand for sustainable packaging alternatives
Jose Gorbea, HP’s Global Head of Brands explores how, with the right focus, print service providers can react to consumers’ search for more sustainable packaging solutions.
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ArticleTaking the next steps in the digitization of packaging
Andrew Manly, communications director at the Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association, looks back at this year’s AIPIA congress and at some of the main takeaways.
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ArticleWill consumers put their money where their mouth is when it comes to sustainability?
Are consumers ready to put their money where their mouth is when it comes to sustainability? That’s a question asked by every brand and retailer, and one that seems to have many different answers, according to Winfried Muehling.
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ArticleRetail in the age of regeneration
A recent report from Avery Dennison, a platinum sponsor of our 2021 Sustainable Packaging Summit, looks into how companies can reshape their business models in order to embrace sustainability.
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ArticleCOP26’s lesson: Scope three emissions are part of the total package
Wouter van Tol, head of government, community affairs and sustainability at DS Smith, unpacks the key lessons learned from COP26.
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ArticleAn expert view on Coca-Cola’s new 100% plant-based bottle
Is Coca-Cola’s 100% plant-based bottle really better for the environment than PET alternatives? The answer to that question isn’t as simple as you might think, says Mario Grimau, a polymer engineer and materials science specialist at SPRING.
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ArticleCreating more from less: An introduction to tactical packaging
In today’s digital-first world, how can brands maximise the commercial value of their packaging? It’s all about creating meaningful ways to interact with customers without a physical presence, argues Matt Ward.
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ArticleFerrero talks sustainability
How does Ferrero, the maker of Nutella and Ferrero Rocher, approach packaging sustainability? We spoke with Fabio Mora, the company’s global packaging director, to find out.