All Featured Stories articles – Page 30
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ArticleThe role of chemical recycling in sustainable product design: how can we design for circularity?
Are existing ‘Design for Recycling’ guidelines doing enough to cut down on plastic packaging waste? Dr. Abi Mountain, head of Product and Partnerships at Itero Technologies, presents an alternative idea – designing for circularity, in which the industry would embrace chemical recycling as a complementary technology and create a closed loop for plastic materials.
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ArticleNew Design for Recycling Guidelines for plastic packaging streams released by RecyClass
RecyClass reports that its updated Design for Recycling Guidelines now cover all plastic packaging streams, hoping to guide the industry towards enhanced recyclability and harmonise plastic packaging recycling on a global scale.
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ArticleReusable McDonald’s packaging to be monitored and tracked via RFID technology from Checkpoint Systems
McDonald’s France has collaborated with Checkpoint Systems to implement food-safe RFID technology into its new reusable containers – a move hoped to keep track of the packaging, optimise the restaurant’s reusable system, and reduce waste.
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Articleadapa Group reveals PE drawstring bag containing 80% PCR
adapa Group has unveiled the EcoString polyethylene drawstring bag for hygiene and cosmetic products; said to contain 80% post-consumer recycled content, it is designed for complete recyclability.
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ArticleRefillable glass bottles for skincare products developed by Croxsons
Croxsons has developed primary glass packaging for refillable skincare essentials brand Necessary Good’s essential skincare products as a contribution to waste reduction efforts in the beauty industry.
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ArticleMerlin Entertainments visitors set to win VIP experiences by recycling plastic bottles in collaboration with Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola and Merlin Entertainments are encouraging guests to bring empty plastic bottles to reverse vending machines at various family attractions for the chance to win VIP experiences.
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ArticleNew Pringles tube with paper fibre base claims ‘100%’ recyclability
A new, 90% paper tube has been developed for Pringles crisps in a collaboration between Fost Plus and the Belgian Engineering and R&D teams at Kellogg’s, aiming for complete recyclability.
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ArticlePropellant-free aerosol technology launched by APS
APS has unveiled twistMist – a twist-activated, propellant-free, reusable aerosol technology that the company says is the first of its kind on the market.
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ArticleWeak demand affecting plastic packaging sector, according to survey of leading companies
After a promising start to the year for many, weak demand, persistently high energy costs and a shortage of skilled workers are currently negatively affecting manufacturers of plastic packaging in Germany, according to the German plastic packaging industry association.
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ArticleMondi and Baumit partner on water-soluble bag for dry mix mortar
Global packaging and paper group Mondi has partnered with building materials supplier Baumit to launch SolmixBag, a water-soluble paper bag aiming to reduce waste in the construction industry.
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ArticleWinners of the U.S. Plastics Pact 2023 Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award announced
On the 6th of June, the U.S. Plastics Pact (U.S Pact) announced the winners of its 2023 Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award at GreenBiz’s Circularity Event, with the winners representing circular solutions to packaging formats including fibre-based netting and PET oxygen barriers.
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ArticleGlue derived from industrial biowaste for engineered wood applications
A new adhesive has been developed from industrial biowaste by BindEthics in a bid to facilitate full recyclability for 90% of engineered wood products and contribute towards a circular economy.
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ArticleBerry releases removable trigger sprayer with 29% PCR plastic content
Berry Global has created a removable trigger sprayer suitable for refillable packaging – reportedly incorporating 29% post-consumer recycled plastic and offering an 18% weight reduction compared to the current market standard.
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ArticleMono-PE air capsule developed for e-commerce packaging by Dow and P&G China
Dow and Procter & Gamble China have developed a mono-PE air capsule for e-commerce packaging said to reduce material usage and offer a weight reduction of over 40% compared to traditional corrugated parcel boxes.
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ArticleUpdated design-for-recycling guidance from 4evergreen focuses on beverage packaging
The 4evergreen alliance has released a second version of its Circularity by Design guideline, adding guidance on designing beverage packaging for recycling.
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ArticleMondi and Syntegon incorporate recycled fibres into paper packaging for dry food
Mondi and Syntegon have revealed a recyclable paper packaging solution – produced from recycled fibres – for dry foods like pasta, sugar, and flour.
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ArticleReuse and refill: success, challenges, and learnings
In theory, reusable and refillable packaging solutions are two of several pathways to achieving circularity, reducing waste, and tackling pollution. So, why hasn’t every trial or pilot been successful? Nestlé’s Jodie Roussell, Global Public Affairs Lead for Packaging and Sustainability, and Antje Shaw, Global Packaging Sustainability Manager, reflect on the firsthand knowledge the company has gained and set out a roadmap for future success.
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ArticleHeat seal sachets added to Amcor’s high-barrier paper packaging range
Amcor has expanded its AmFiber Performance Paper packaging range to include heat seal sachets for instant coffee, drink powders, spices, and other dry culinary and beverage applications.
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ArticleEighteen EU Member States could miss reuse, recycling, and landfilling targets, warns European Commission
A report published by the European Commission has identified the nine Member States it believes will meet reuse and recycling targets by 2025 and landfilling targets by 2035 – but warns that a further eighteen could miss one or both of these goals.
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ArticleRound up: the latest active antimicrobial films under development
The AIPIA mailbox continues to overflow with news about the development of antimicrobial and shelf-life-extending packaging films. Some are aimed at very specific products or produce, such as cheese or mushrooms, and all seem to have some common themes in terms of formulation, often looking at alternatives to plastics derived from fossil fuels. Here, in brief, and courtesy of our friends at Industry Intel, are our top ten.