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    What makes Sainsbury’s new mince format a ‘packaging fail’?

    2023-05-10T08:54:00Z

    In April, we reported on the overwhelmingly negative consumer feedback to Sainsbury’s new vacuum packs for its beef mince range – which the retailer implemented in a bid to reduce its usage of plastic. In this article, Robert Lilienfeld, founder and executive director of sustainable packaging think tank SPRING, gives his views on why the solution is a ‘complete failure’.

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    Taking a closer look at Mondi’s paper-based alternative to shrink wrap

    2023-04-28T13:19:00Z

    Hug&Hold by Mondi is a 100% paper-based solution that has been designed to act as an alternative to plastic shrink wrap, with a primary focus on bundling PET bottles. Tarik Aniba, Sales & Marketing Director at Mondi Corrugated Solutions, tells us more about the drivers behind the development of the solution, the biggest challenges that were encountered during the R&D process, and how it compares to alternatives from a functionality point-of-view.

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    Collaboration is key: A conversation with Rovema

    2023-04-20T10:29:00Z

    German machinery manufacturer Rovema has set up its own series of events - the Rovema Customized Experience at the company’s headquarters in Fernwald in Germany.

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    An inside look at Ball Corporation’s science-based pathway towards achieving decarbonization

    2023-04-20T09:52:00Z

    Ball Corporation, the world’s largest provider of aluminium packaging, recently unveiled a detailed breakdown of its pathway toward achieving decarbonization. The company’s ‘Climate Transition Plan’ focuses in large part on the reduction of Scope 3 emissions, increasing circularity in the sector, and positive policy advocacy. To learn more about the details, we caught up Björn Kulmann, Vice President of Sustainability at Ball.

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    ‘The only way to stop the flow of plastic into our oceans is to understand the problem’

    2023-04-17T09:54:00Z

    A key part of putting an end to plastic pollution is enhancing our understanding of exactly where this plastic is coming from in the first place. To that end, Prevented Ocean Plastic is embarking on a research project with experts from the University of Georgia that will explore this issue. Raffi Schieir, Director of Prevented Ocean Plastic and Bantam Materials, tells us more.

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    AI and the future of packaging

    2023-04-14T09:57:00Z

    The future of the packaging industry will be influenced by a range of disruptive themes, with artificial intelligence (AI) being one of the biggest to have a significant impact on packaging companies. Where should food and drink brands invest to ensure they keep up with the rest of the FMCG industry? Adam Sears, VP of Client Service (UK/IE/AUS) at Equator Design, tells us more.

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    The McDonald’s approach to packaging sustainability

    2023-04-11T07:00:00Z

    An innovative reusable packaging system created by McDonald’s recently went viral – being highlighted by a number of commentators as an example of responsible consumption patterns and waste reduction. We spoke with Floor Uitterhoeve, Director for Market Sustainability in Europe at McDonald’s, to learn more about how solutions like this fit into the company’s overall packaging sustainability strategy.

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    Can workplace education encourage individual consumers to buy food in environmentally friendly packaging?

    2023-04-03T10:01:00Z

    While the packaging industry is searching for answers to the question of how to encourage individual consumers to buy food in environmentally friendly packaging, Human Resource Management (HRM) scholars might have found an answer. Recent studies suggest that new practices such as “green training” may influence employees’ eco-friendly purchasing behaviors outside of work. Dr. Igor Popovic, Vice President, Global Sales and Commercial Excellence at Huhtamaki, tells us more.

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    Plastics supply chain in Europe continues to push for greater legal certainty for recycled content

    2023-03-29T09:46:00Z

    Earlier this week, organisations from across the value chain called on the EU to adopt mass balance as a means of developing EU-harmonised calculating rules for recycled content in plastics applications in order to meet revised environmental targets.

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    The pack is back

    2023-03-28T09:44:00Z

    In times of economic uncertainty, how do consumer and brand owner perceptions of packaging change? Christopher Schilperoort, MD at brand and packaging design agency bluemarlin, says that in tough times, packaging has an even bigger job to do.

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    The need for the industry to pivot in the face of new EU rules

    2023-03-16T15:45:00Z

    The packaging industry has a choice: evolve now to meet the increasing demand for sustainable packaging or become irrelevant, says Rob Brown, head of European business development at OKI Europe.

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    On Second Thoughts… Is ‘uber standardization’ the next step for reuse?

    2023-03-16T09:25:00Z

    James Harmer, Planning & Innovation Strategy Leader at Cambridge Design Partnership, provides an innovator’s perspective on what might happen as companies respond to the European Commission Green Deal proposal – and whether a radical level of standardization is called for to create more widespread uptake of reuse models.

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    The key to unlocking sustainable packaging progress

    2023-03-14T11:34:00Z

    What are the most important things to consider when working towards holistic packaging sustainability success? There are nine fundamental steps that companies should bear in mind in these efforts, says Dr. Thomas Gröner, director at TG PACK SOLUTIONS.

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    ‘Sustainable packaging is complicated – will executive leaders be the last to realise this?’

    2023-03-07T10:53:00Z

    Given the complexities of sustainable packaging, are key stakeholders doing enough to embrace the realities and trade-offs that may be required to make advancements? Gartner Supply Chain’s senior director analyst, John Blake, tells us more about how companies can avoid “hype cycles” in the future.

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    Drilling down into Mintel’s predictions for the packaging industry in 2023

    2023-02-27T10:50:00Z

    Mintel recently identified five key macro factors that it thinks will have a significant effect on the packaging industry in 2023. In a wide-ranging conversation with Benjamin Punchard, Global Packaging Insights Director at Mintel, we unpacked these issues and their potential effects on the packaging ecosystem.

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    A deeper dive into the progress of the cartonboard industry

    2023-02-22T11:01:00Z

    In October 2022, Michele Bianchi, CEO of RDM Group, was announced as the new president of Pro Carton. Since then, the packaging industry has seen such developments as the leak and subsequent announcement of proposed revisions to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive, as well as a continuing transition into fibre-based packaging solutions. We caught up with Bianchi to gain insight into his role and his vision for the paper and board industry, both today and in the future.

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    ‘Commission must clarify sustainability targets or risk losing future investment in Europe’

    2023-02-16T09:53:00Z

    Could a lack of clarity around new EU packaging sustainability regulation negatively affect future investment in crucial areas such as chemical recycling and reuse systems? Matt Tudball, Senior Editor, Recycling at ICIS, drills down into this issue in our latest comment piece.

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    What drives innovation in the converting machinery sector?

    2023-02-08T10:16:00Z

    Packaging converters play an important role in the value chain and handle a wide range of materials and substrates. But how does the sector innovate to deal with a challenging economic climate and increasing sustainability demands, and what are the latest trends and developments? Elisabeth Skoda finds out more, speaking to HEIDELBERG and BOBST

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    Ship goods, not air

    2023-01-26T10:39:00Z

    The EU has set its sights on reducing empty space in packaging, with new rules on this issue forming a core part of its recently announced Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive revisions. How will all of this affect the industry, and how can companies get ahead of the curve? Jo Bradley, business development manager at Sparck Technologies, explores the options.

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    How to measure reusable packaging success

    2023-01-24T10:43:00Z

    How can we accurately measure the environmental and economic success of reusable packaging models? The creation of a common language and set of metrics is essential, says Mike Newman, CEO of Returnity.