All Comment articles – Page 24
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ArticleThe broken promises of plastic substitutes
The commercial shift to alternative packaging types isn’t working — so what will? Dr Ashlee Jahnke, research director of biodegradable bioplastics developer Teysha Technologies, explains why she believes polymer research holds the key.
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ArticleWhat the oil price crash means for bioplastics
Despite the clear environmental advantages, bioplastics still only have about a 0.5% market share of the global plastics industry.
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ArticleOn Second Thoughts... This too shall pass?
Casper Thykier, co-founder and CEO at Zappar, creative studio and AR platform, explores how technology can be used to adapt to societal changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ArticleAssessing the paper-based alternative
As fibre based materials increasingly compete in plastic-dominated niches how do we compare environmental footprints? Tim Sykes spoke to Smurfit Kappa’s Arco Berkenbosch & Jurgita Girzadiene about novel applications and a new approach to LCA
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ArticleWhat next for PepsiCo's sustainability drive?
We spoke with PepsiCo to unpack the key findings of its newly-released 2019 sustainability report.
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ArticleAn interview with DS Smith's new head of sustainability
We spoke with DS Smith's incoming head of sustainability and public affairs about what he hopes to achieve in his new role.
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Article"Sustainability will always remain a core element of our purpose and brand"
Fin Slater recently spoke with Sam Jones, sustainability strategy and communications manager at DS Smith, about sustainability drivers, LCAs, and industry collaborations.
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ArticleChild-resistant packaging in the age of medicinal cannabis
In this article, Rich Quelch of Origin looks at the role that packaging is currently playing in the field of medicinal cannabis to keep young children safe.
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ArticleSmurfit Kappa survey findings highlight importance of sustainable packaging
A new survey from Smurfit Kappa has revealed the extent to which businesses are rethinking their products and packaging solutions in their efforts to tackle environmental waste.
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ArticleThe practicalities of delivering personalised packaging and labelling
The more differentiated, relevant and customised life sciences products and treatments become, the greater the likelihood of efficacy, adherence and patient safety. Yet this presents a growing logistical challenge for manufacturers and distributors
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ArticleCosmo Films on coronavirus impacts
Libby Munford finds out how Cosmo Films has tackled the coronavirus pandemic with Mr Pankaj Poddar, CEO.
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ArticleHave your say on the future of our live broadcasts
We want to hear from you - what topics should we focus on in our next series of live broadcasts?
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ArticleBuilding Back The Circular Economy
The global pandemic has given the world a rare chance to reflect and rethink its actions. It has given an opportunity to reverse the damage we’ve done to the planet and building back the plastics circular economy will be a crucial part of this.
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ArticleThe story behind Dropps' groundbreaking dissolvable detergent pods
We spoke with the CEO and founder of Dropps about investment, sustainability, and its unique business-to-consumer business model.
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Article"Doing more with less"
Sealed Air shares how they have been navigating through the COVID-19 crisis.
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ArticleAre polybags still in fashion?
Should we continue to use polybags in the fashion industry considering the rise of sustainable alternatives?
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ArticlePharmapack expert recommends holistic approach to sustainability
In an in-depth review of the market and having evaluated the collective developments from this year’s Pharmapack event, Gregor Anderson – MD of Pharmacentric Solutions – offers a positive appraisal of pharma’s drive towards sustainability.
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ArticleDesign Partners on keeping momentum
Libby Munford caught up with Raymond Crosbie, business development director at Design Partners, product design and innovation agency, to see how they are coping in these unprecedented times.
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ArticleRethinking packaging, rethinking product design
Sophie Kieselbach speaks with Elisabeth Skoda about challenges and opportunities for packaging, and what light the current pandemic crisis sheds on creating a sustainable future.