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ArticlePlant-based dog treats packed in 98% paper Sonoco can for easier recycling
Designed to contain up to 98% paper content and facilitate home recyclability, Sonoco’s GreenCan solution has been utilized by start-up DoggyLove to package its plant-based pet treats.
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ArticleEurope’s Single Use Plastics Directive: What do we know so far?
In this insight article, Matt Tudball, Helen McGeough, Valentina Di Micco and Carolina Perujo Holland of ICIS share what they know regarding the SUPD and its implementation, address areas of uncertainty, and explain the impacts the SUPD has already had on the market.
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ArticleValmatic announces single-dose recyclable packaging solution
Valmatic has revealed its PAPERDOSE Multicolor solution for single-dose packaging said to ensure zero waste, reduce CO2 emissions and adapt to various production runs.
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ArticlePrintzells’ nut-based spread launched in Huhtamaki paper cups and lids
Printzells Confectionery has partnered with Huhtamaki to launch its nut-based spread in recyclable paper cups and lids, said to be suitable for local paper waste management.
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PodcastThe lifecycle of coated fibre materials
Adapting paper-based materials to new applications is one of the key packaging trends of our time. Stora Enso’s Oliver Kuhn and Maria Holopainen talk us through the lifecycle of coated fibres - from materials designed for recyclability, through collection and sorting to learnings from Stora Enso’s recycling activities.
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ArticleBeauty brands spearhead clean-up scheme for hard-to-recycle packaging
A clean-up initiative led by L’Oréal, Tesco, Boots, L’Occitane, John Lewis, and other Sustainable Beauty Coalition members seeks to educate consumers on the appropriate ways to recycle empty packaging, guide them to local recycling schemes, and promote reuse and refill solutions.
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ArticleHeat-sealable Henkel coating designed for safe food contact and recycling
A new, ‘fully recyclable’ heat seal coating from Henkel Adhesive Technologies is reportedly made from ‘harmless ingredients’ suitable for direct-contact packaging – enabling customers to adopt paper-based designs for food, pharmaceuticals, home care, and other products.
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives: Advances and developments in labels and films
From innovative materials and improved functionality to incorporating recycled content - what’s the latest in sustainable innovation in labels and films? Elisabeth Skoda speaks to CCL Label’s Marika Knorr and Innovia Films’ Stephen Langstaff to learn more.ff to learn more.
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ArticleBillerud replaces plastics with recyclable, heat-sealable packaging paper
Billerud’s new heat-sealable paper intends to serve as a fossil-free, low-carbon and recyclable alternative to plastic packaging without requiring major adjustments to existing machinery.
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ArticleSaica Group invests $110 million into U.S. plant for corrugated packaging
Saica Group plans to invest over $110 million (€100,826,317.46) into a new corrugated manufacturing facility in the United States and produce over 1,200,000 MSF of corrugated packaging from 2026.
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ArticleBorealis launches low density flexible packaging grade with 85% PCR content
Borealis has introduced a new high-performance, recycled linear low-density polyethylene grade (rLLDPE) made from 85% post-consumer recyclate (PCR).
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ArticleDow makes investment in Rotterdam-based chemical recycling company
Dow has today announced the purchase of a stake in Xycle, a Rotterdam-based chemical/advanced recycling company, in partnership with ING, Invest-NL, Polestar Capital and Vopak.
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ArticleBerry Global’s reusable cup range utilized for Glasgow returnable cup initiative
Berry Global’s range of reusable plastic cups has been selected for the Borrow Cup collaborative returnable cup initiative which was launched in Glasgow, UK, at the end of January.
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ArticleOrkla Suomi trials paper chocolate wrapper from UPM Specialty Papers
Orkla Suomi is piloting a high-barrier paper wrapper from UPM Specialty Papers for its Panda Milk Chocolate brand, intending to increase the share of renewable content in its packaging portfolio while maintaining recyclability.
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives: Tackling packaging challenges with the right carton sealing tapes
What are some of the major sustainability challenges companies face particularly in the area of industrial packaging? tesa’s Sergiu Crisan speaks to Elisabeth Skoda and discusses opportunities in implementing sustainable solutions and how tesa devised an assortment of packaging tapes that tackle sustainability challenges without the need for complex processes.
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ArticleNew PCR polymer from Berry to slash CO2 in homecare and industrial packs
Berry has revealed a ‘high-quality’ post-consumer recycled plastic polymer for non-contact-sensitive homecare and industrial packaging, said to eliminate around 36,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions every year.
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ArticleWhat is your greatest concern in meeting sustainable packaging obligations?
When we polled the audience at our recent Sustainable Packaging Summit to find out what their biggest concern was in terms of meeting their sustainable packaging targets, the most popular answer was clear: cost. Anna Perlina, sustainable packaging consultant at Integrity Solutions, talks us through some strategies and tactics to help companies meet this critical challenge head-on.
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ArticleTesco, Asda and Lidl among retailers adopting self-separating porridge pots
Greggs, Asda, Lidl, M&S, Tesco, Waitrose and Morrisons have implemented Greiner Packaging’s self-separating packaging solution – which is said to achieve a recyclability rate of up to 98% – into their own-brand instant porridge pots.
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ArticleHuhtamaki launches recyclable single coated cups for dairy products
Huhtamaki has introduced recyclable single coated paper cups designed for yogurt and other dairy products, said to contain less than 10% plastic content and be fully recyclable in Europe.
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ArticleStarbucks, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola see 51% return rate with default reusable cups
The Coca-Cola Company, Starbucks, PepsiCo and others served reusable takeaway cups as the default in a Closed Loop Partners trial and apparently achieved a 51% return rate, suggesting environmental benefits for mandatory reuse.