Sustainability
SUSTAINABILITY
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Berry bpi adds recycled content to film range
Berry bpi packaging solutions announces that it has incorporated up to 50% recycled content into its NorDiVent form, fill and seal (FFS) film, reportedly without any compromise in overall strength and moisture protection performance. Read more
20 Oct 2021
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European Patent Office reports on the future of plastic recycling and bioplastics
A report released today by the EPO suggests Europe and the US account for over half of worldwide patenting activity in the plastic recycling and bioplastic industries, with the cosmetic and detergent segments emerging as front runners for innovation. Read more
19 Oct 2021
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McDonald’s and Essity collaborate on paper cup recycling scheme
Essity’s Tork brand and its logistics partner HAVI will oversee a recycling project that involves turning beverage, milkshake, and ice cream cups from McDonald’s into hygiene paper, with the pilot scheme taking place in Germany. Read more
19 Oct 2021
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Kraft Heinz outlines progress towards sustainable packaging targets in new report
In its 2021 Environmental Social Governance (ESG) report, Kraft Heinz outlines the progress it has made so far to reach its target of using 100% recyclable, reusable, or compostable packaging by 2025. Read more
18 Oct 2021
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New ‘compostable’ takeaway range from Seal Packaging to be launched in sandwich bars
Seal Packaging has announced what it claims is a home compostable and sustainable takeaway food packaging range, which will be distributed by Tri-Star Packaging while Birley Sandwiches in London will be the first location to use the product. Read more
18 Oct 2021
Tackling the flexibles recycling challenge
CEFLEX’s Dana Mosora and Alec Walker-Love talk about the Quality Recycling Process, which sets out to capture the possibilities of existing technologies to improve recycling of flexible packaging.
