Mondi has expanded its FunctionalBarrier range of medium, high, and very high-barrier paper-based packaging to create what it describes as a recyclable substitute for multi-material, aluminium-based alternatives and unrecyclable plastic laminates.
In order to make deposit return systems a success, understanding consumer behaviour is crucial. An innovative pilot scheme is currently underway in Serbia, which is using smart technology to gather data on how consumers interact with DRS in a bid to make its use more widespread.
A new study has compared closed-loop recycling technologies for widely consumed polymers – concluding that mechanical recycling has the lowest impact on the environment, yet generates a lower quality recyclate than alternative solutions.