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ArticleINEOS unveils new hybrid polymer grade containing 70% recycled material
INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe has revealed its new Recycl-IN hybrid polymer grade containing 70% recycled material, said to boost the sustainability of contact-sensitive cosmetics packaging without compromising on quality or performance.
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ArticleUnilever and Saica Group develop paper band for deodorant packaging
Unilever and Saica Group have collaborated to replace the former plastic shrink film used for promotional packs of Axe deodorant with a paper grouping band, said to be designed for recycling.
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ArticleStora Enso introduces folding boxboard with ‘premium’ visual impact
Stora Enso has unveiled its Performa Lumi GC1 folding boxboard (FBB), designed to deliver ‘premium visual impact and efficient material use’ for everyday beauty, personal care and healthcare packaging.
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ArticleFirst 13 partners chosen for L’Oréal’s €100 million sustainable innovation programme
L’Oréal has announced the initial 13 startups and SME’s due to take part in its L’AcceleratOR programme, endowed with €100 million over five years and run in partnership with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), aiming to help develop scalable solutions to solve climate, nature and circularity challenges.
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ArticleMake Waves upfronts recycled plastic in antiperspirant and deodorant refills
Make Waves offers a refillable format for antiperspirant and deodorant products – emphasizing that the refills are manufactured onshore, contain recycled plastic, and are recyclable at end-of-life.
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ArticleDataLase launches label-free clear-to-white coating for plastic bottles
Laser printing solutions company DataLase has introduced a clear-to-white coating for plastic bottles, aiming to provide an alternative to traditional labels, eliminating filmic and paper materials while delivering full label-equivalent functionality.
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ArticleDove highlights Bridgerton season premiere with limited-edition packaging
Dove is marking this month’s premiere of the Netflix and Shondaland show Bridgerton’s fourth season with bespoke packaging for a limited-edition beauty lineup.
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ArticleAre advent calendars driving packaging waste – or overcoming it?
Advent calendars are a well-established Christmas tradition, but are they inherently wasteful – or are they adapting to a more sustainability-conscious market? We dive deeper into the format’s recent developments to learn more.
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ArticleBurgopak and Cousin box electrolyte sticks in Metsä Board paperboard
Burgopak and Cousin have boxed SALT! Supplements’ new electrolyte stick sachets in Metsä Board’s Pro FBB Bright paperboard, targeting visual impact, shipping efficiency, and practicality.
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ArticleCove Packaging’s fibre-based bottle set to slice up to 70% of emissions
Cove Packaging has launched its PB1 fibre-based bottles, said to demonstrate at least 84% success in paper waste sorting tests and anticipated to save up to 70% of CO2e emissions.
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ArticleMultiple fibre-based packaging types produced in parallel on automated line
PAPACKS, ICE Industrial Services, and Inmaco Solutions have unveiled PAPACKS Model S10: a patented production system designed to manufacture fibre-based bottles, containers, tubes, and other moulded parts, with a starting capacity of 10 million units.
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ArticleWeighPack Systems announces high-speed weigh filling system for rigid containers
WeighPack Systems has launched its High-Speed Rigid Container Weigh Filling System, said to deliver ‘unmatched’ performance, accuracy, and line integration. The system also aims to deliver ‘exceptional’ throughput and consistency for demanding production environments.
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ArticleAutopack targets reduced costs and manual effort with semi-automatic bucket system
Autopack has launched a semi-automatic bucket line aiming to improve efficiency for customers in sectors including food, household, pharmaceutical and personal care, eliminating the manual effort of separating and orientating empty buckets from a stack and reducing the initial cost compared to a fully automatic system.
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ArticleNew machine assembles whole blister packs made from cardboard
IWK Packaging Systems has unveiled its CABLIblue 870 Blister System, which seals a cardboard blister to backing made of the same material – a move set to ensure the pack’s recyclability in existing paperboard streams. Targeting the pharmaceutical, beauty and health sectors, the machine can reportedly produce ...
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ArticleSolid soap envisioned as alternative to plastic bottles and pumps
Soapbottle intends to eliminate single-use plastic bottles and pumps by providing a solid soap bar – and eventually plans to evolve the concept into rigid packaging for liquid soap.
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ArticlePont Packaging launches tethered cap for Petpackers range
Pont Packaging has introduced a new tethered cap system for its Petpackers range, designed to comply with EU recycling guidelines and deliver added value for customers in sectors including the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) sector and beyond.
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ArticleBiffa recycles 10 billion plastic milk bottles
Biffa has revealed it has recycled 10 billion HDPE milk bottles through a closed-loop solution. Managing director of Biffa Polymers, James McLeary, believes this needs to become the norm, and issues such as UK exports of unprocessed plastic waste need to be tackled. In this article, we summarize McLeary’s reflections on the company’s milestone.
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ArticleRe:Water and Ball target retail, catering and hospitality sectors with new agreement
Aluminium bottled water brand Re:Water has announced a major five-year agreement with Ball, which will supply ‘tens of millions’ of bottles to support Re:Water’s growth in the retail, catering, and hospitality sectors.
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ArticleAmcor creates stick applicator for Decathlon using 87% PCR
Amcor has produced a new skincare stick applicator for sports brand Decathlon using 87% recycled polypropylene.
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ArticleSmol launches refillable bottles made from 100% recycled aluminium
Cleaning brand Smol has announced its new range of refillable bottles made from 100% recycled aluminium, aiming to reduce single-use plastic and unnecessary waste for customers.