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PodcastZooming in on plastic recycling
The success of initiatives setting out to boost recycling rates hinges on recycling capacities and the availability of recycled plastics, so recyclers play a key role. Elisabeth Skoda discusses challenges, trends and solutions with Ton Emans, president at Plastics Recyclers Europe, and Paolo Glerean, chairman at RecyClass.
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ArticleSoft plastics collected at Tesco to be made into bin liners by Berry
A partnership between Tesco and the packaging manufacturer, Berry Global, will see soft plastic collected from Tesco stores and recycled into pellets for use in the retailer’s bin liners.
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ArticleAmcor launches paper-based confectionery packaging
Amcor unveils LifeSpan Performance Paper, high-barrier, grease-resistant, and recyclable paper-based packaging for the snacks and confectionery market. According to Amcor, LifeSpan Performance Paper has a paper fibre content exceeding 80%, while also being FSC-certified and PVDC-free. Tests conducted with the paper apparently demonstrate that over 80% of ...
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ArticleNew survey on the value of connected packaging
Digital experiences studio Appetite Creative surveyed executives about their views on connected packaging, gathering data from a range of sectors including marketing, retail, FMCH and automotive.
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ArticleStora Enso boosts formed fiber production capacity
Stora Enso is investing EUR 8 million to double its production capacity of formed fiber in Europe. With new machinery in Hylte, Sweden, the company says it will meet the increasing demand.
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ArticleTrack & Trace helps to foil major plastic theft operation
In 2021, a major plastic container theft sting was executed in Cook County, Illinois in the USA, thanks to the use of track and trace technology.
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ArticleHow the soft drinks industry is responding to the “record” high prices of rPET
In January, the European market saw rPET reach “record” prices, with ICIS reporting colourless post-consumer bottles (PCBs) and flake reaching unprecedented highs. According to ICIS, the rise in bottle prices is being influenced by multiple factors- including low yields and limited availability of bottles linked to a ...
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ArticleAvery Dennison launches certified portfolio of vegan labels
Avery Dennison says that it has achieved a market first with the launch of a new certified portfolio of vegan labels, which contain no animal-derived components.
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ArticleXampla joins forces with Croda on microplastic-free seed coatings trial
Xampla and Croda International have announced a partnership to develop microplastic-free, biodegradable seed coatings for the agricultural sector.
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ArticlePolymers for Europe Alliance announces results of the Polymer Supply Assessment 2021
The assessment held on the online information platform set up by the European Plastics Converters Association (EuPC) reveals the dissatisfaction of converters with suppliers in the past year.
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ArticleAdapt or die: The ecology of plastics
Robert Lilienfeld, founder and executive director of sustainable packaging think tank SPRING, argues that the industry has a choice to make: adapt or die.
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ArticleSABIC, Gualapack & Ella’s Kitchen launch advanced recycled plastics baby food cap
SABIC has announced a new collaboration with Ella’s Kitchen, the UK’s number one baby food brand, to create a new cap made from recycled plastic.
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ArticleExclusive interview with newly appointed Chairman of the Board at Polysack
Melina Spanoudi speaks to Alex Baumgartner about the changes and developments in the flexible packaging market, and his vision for taking Polysack into the future.
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ArticleHow will the PET industry deliver its sustainability targets?
According to a report by Plastics Recyclers Europe, new data points to a growing PET recycling market and future opportunities for DRS – although discordant policy implementation and recycling capacity continue to challenge the industry’s circularity goals.
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ArticleCoveris develops recyclable rice packaging for Aldi
Aldi announces that its own-brand rice will be available in fully recyclable, monomaterial PE packaging developed by Coveris, with the rollout expected across January and February 2022.
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ArticleNew research offers sugar-based polymers with adaptable properties
The University of Birmingham and Duke University have developed new polymers based on sugar alcohols, with researchers claiming that combining the polymers could allow for changes to degradability without altering the mechanical properties.
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ArticleRecyClass and EPBP partner on recyclability initiative for PET bottles
ReCyclass and the European PET Bottle Platform (EPBP) have today announced a collaboration intended to support actors across the value chain in transitioning to PET bottle production that maximises recyclability.
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ArticlePepsiCo Europe sets target to eliminate fossil-based plastic in crisps bags by 2030
PepsiCo has today announced that it is aiming to use 100% recycled or renewable plastic in all of its crisp packets by 2030, which will apply to brands including Walkers, Doritos, and Lay’s.
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ArticleEastman to invest $1 billion in ‘world’s largest’ molecular plastics recycling facility
Eastman has announced plans to invest up to $1 billion in a material-to-material molecular recycling facility in France expected to be operational in 2025, with companies including P&G and L’Oréal expressing intent to sign supply agreements.
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ArticlerPET prices reach ‘record high’ across Europe
According to ICIS, the prices of both colourless bottles and post-consumer flakes reached a “record high” for the European market this month due to the ongoing challenges of COVID-19 and supply chain tensions.