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ArticleNew checkweigher range launched by Ishida Europe
Ishida Europe has launched its new range of checkweighers, designed to meet the latest European market requirements, improve hygiene and speed up servicing and maintenance.
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ArticleBASF, SABIC and Linde’s electrically heated steam cracker opens its doors
BASF, SABIC, and Linde are launching operations at the ‘world’s first’ demonstration plant to heat its large-scale steam cracking furnaces with renewable electricity; it is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by at least 90% compared to conventional technologies.
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ArticleMoulded fibre flower trays from Stora Enso to lower ICA Sweden’s emissions
ICA Sweden is implementing Stora Enso’s moulded wood fibre trays for flowers in place of traditional polystyrene alternatives, claiming that the transition reduces CO2 emissions by up to 81%.
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ArticlePreZero expands online tool in partnership with Packaging Cockpit
PreZero has entered into a partnership with the Packaging Cockpit – a tool that calculates the technical recyclability and life cycle assessment of packaging systems.
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ArticleUnilever reveals 35% PCR PET bottle for fast-acting laundry detergent
Unilever is distributing its Wonder Wash laundry detergent – designed to provide a thorough wash on a 15-minute cycle – in fully recyclable PET bottles containing 35% post-consumer recycled content.
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ArticleSaveggy secures €1.76 million to preserve cucumbers with plant-based coatings
Saveggy has received €1.76 million in investments from Unconventional Ventures, LRF Ventures, Almi Invest GreenTech, and industry angels for its edible, plant-based coating – a solution hoped to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.
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ArticleGHG emissions lower in plastics than alternative materials, study claims
Research from the University of Sheffield has suggested that replacing plastics with alternative materials is ‘likely’ to increase greenhouse gas emissions, with the difference rising to 90% in some cases.
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ArticlePapair partners with Harbour Investment Holding to scale production
Startup Papair has announced its partnership with Harbour Investment Holding to scale the production of its paper bubble wrap, PapairWrap, and drive the development of further packaging solutions.
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ArticleCoca-Cola introduces 100% rPET bottles to Hong Kong in push for recycling
Coca-Cola is rolling out 500ml bottles made of 100% rPET in Hong Kong – intended as a step towards offering 100% recyclable packaging by 2025 and implementing 50% recycled material across its packaging lines by 2030.
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ArticleFactory investment for wood fibre food packs considered by Metsä Group
In line with an ongoing demonstration phase, Metsä Group will run a pre-engineering project to evaluate the feasibility of a commercial-scale factory for its Muoto wood fibre products – intending to offer renewable, recyclable alternatives to plastic food packaging.
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PodcastPaptic & Emerald: collaboration reflections from a start-up and VC
Tuomas Mustonen from Paptic and Fredric Petit from Emerald’s sustainable packaging fund reflect on the long journey of a renewable flexible packaging start-up from spin-out to a fast growing business with a mix of VC and corporate backers, what (apart from a winning technology) makes a start-up an investable proposition, and the benefits of a diverse shareholder base.
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ArticleCox & Co develops flow wrap chocolate paper packaging
Single origin chocolate brand Cox & Co has created paper flow wrap chocolate packaging, allowing it to phase out all plastics and give consumers a kerbside recyclable wrapping.
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ArticleProwrap dispensers target safe and efficient wrapping with recyclable kitchen films
Prowrap has implemented a patented sheathed safety blade, antimicrobial technology, and compatibility with recyclable film into two new models of its Speedwrap Pro dispenser – aiming for a safer, more efficient, and more sustainable wrapping process.
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ArticlePlastic Bank and Greiner Packaging extend effort to clean up coastal plastic waste
At the end of 2023, Greiner Packaging and Plastic Bank extended their partnership to collect plastic waste from coastal areas in the Philippines – an effort that is already said to have removed over 610 tons of plastic.
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ArticleSharing bags of Tyrrells crisps now contain 25% recycled soft plastics
KP Snacks’ Tyrrells sharing range will now incorporate 25% recycled soft plastics into its packets in a bid to lower the brand’s reliance on virgin plastics.
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ArticlePlantSea offers ‘first’ seaweed-based packaging with OPRL ‘Recycle’ label
In a reported first for seaweed-based packaging, PlantSea’s packaging materials have received OPRL’s ‘Recycle’ label, indicating their recyclability in standard paper waste streams.
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ArticleRecyclable mono-polypropylene pouch revealed by Capri Sun
Capri Sun Group has unveiled a recyclable, mono-polypropylene drinks pouch, expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 25% compared to its previous design and support the brand’s mission to adopt fully recyclable packaging.
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ArticleVideojet aims to cut costs and reduce mistakes with automated pallet labeller
Videojet has launched its new 9560 PL pallet labelling system, aiming to streamline operations and reduce errors.
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ArticleEastman to receive up to $375 million investment for second U.S. molecular recycling project
Eastman’s second U.S. molecular recycling project has been selected by the Department of Energy (DOE) to begin award negotiations for an investment of up to $375 million.
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ArticleM&S supplies early-season potatoes in ‘100% recyclable’ paper packaging
M&S reports that its early-season Jersey Royal potatoes are being packaged in 100% recyclable paper in hopes of removing an estimated one million pieces of plastic from the product line in the first year.