Beverages
BEVERAGES
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Smurfit-Kappa launches new thermo-laminated film for bag-in-box portfolio
The Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box Ibi facility in Spain has started the production of bags with a new thermo-laminated metallised film, M-Compact 77, which the company says is a more sustainable option. Read more
29 Nov 2021
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Dow launches PCR shrink film for bottled water with Lotte
Dow and Lotte Chilsung Co. have collaborated on a new collation shrink film (CSF) for bottled water made from material containing 20% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. Read more
24 Nov 2021
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An expert view on Coca-Cola’s new 100% plant-based bottle
Is Coca-Cola’s 100% plant-based bottle really better for the environment than PET alternatives? The answer to that question isn’t as simple as you might think, says Mario Grimau, a polymer engineer and materials science specialist at SPRING. Read more
19 Nov 2021
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The wine packaging that can be repurposed into a bird box
We spoke to David Ferreira, winemaker at Companhia das Lezírias, to find out more about the Tyto Alba Wine range, which features a lightweight bottle housed inside a wooden box that is designed for reuse as a nesting box for birds. Read more
17 Nov 2021
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The inside story of Coca-Cola’s 100% plant-based bottle
Dana Breed, global R&D director of packaging and sustainability at the Coca-Cola Company, tells us more about the R&D process that led to the creation of the company's first-ever 100% plant-based bottle. Read more
15 Nov 2021
Tackling the flexibles recycling challenge
Philippe Gallard, Global Innovation Director at Nestlé Waters, discusses trends and recent developments from recyclability, reusability to different packaging materials.
Victoria Hattersley spoke to Sustainability Director, Dr Betül Türel Erbay.