All Recyclability articles
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ArticleCollaboration yields “world-first” EU food safe approved recycled PP
Prevented Ocean Plastic, alongside industry stakeholders including Innovia Films, Spectra Packaging, Bantam Materials UK Ltd and PETMAN, has announced the “first ever” food-safe polypropylene (PP) recycled to the European standard (EU 2022/1616).
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ArticleCorplex’s closed loop recycling system targets packaging applications
Corplex has launched a new closed-loop recycling system that the company says can turn its polypropylene (PP) Correx® boards and AkyPak® packaging into new media.
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ArticleFiberdom and Kiefel team up to expand fibre-based, dry-formed packaging
In a new partnership, Fiberdom will combine its fibre-based Duranova material with Kiefel’s advanced dry fibre forming technology – aiming to unlock new, recyclable, home-compostable packaging formats.
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ArticleNestlé Poland sued for ‘misleading’ recycling claims on water bottles
ClientEarth has filed a lawsuit against Nestlé Poland over ‘misleading’ recycled content and recyclability claims made on its Nałęczowianka water bottles.
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ArticleCorrugated transport box for Alpine Water bottles revealed by DS Smith
DS Smith and Alpine Water have developed a ‘recycled and recyclable’ corrugated cardboard box to transport Hallstein-brand glass water bottles, designed to save space and protect the products in transit.
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ArticleLess volatility, more availability, softer demand for European rPET
As Europe grapples with complications in its plastics recycling industry, could there be a silver lining for rPET in particular? Matt Tudball, Senior Editor for Recycling at ICIS, takes us on a deep dive.
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ArticleIndustry voices condemn levy increase for unrecycled plastic packaging
European Plastics Converters (EuPC), Plastics Europe, and Petcore Europe urge the European Commission to maintain its €0.80/kg levy for non-recycled plastic packaging and earmark the proceeds to fund a circular economy for the plastics sector.
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ArticleOver 92% of Ferrero’s packaging designed for recycling last year, report says
According to its 2024 Sustainability Report, Ferrero designed over 92% of its packaging for recycling in the last fiscal year, but it recognizes ongoing challenges with access to recyclate and flexible films.
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ArticleGluecom and Techlan collaborate on recycled release liner for e-commerce packaging
Gluecom and Techlan have partnered to create a recycled release liner and adhesive solution for e-commerce packaging, said to reduce carbon emissions and delivery times.
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ArticleHenkel incorporates recycled plastic and aluminium in Fa rebrand
Henkel brand Fa has relaunched its portfolio featuring shower gels with 100% recycled plastic, designed for recycling, and deodorants with 50% recycled aluminium content.
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ArticleDS Smith helps ship salads and herbs in fibre-based, easy-access boxes
DS Smith has worked with Famifarm Oy to develop recyclable, fibre-based transport boxes, set to ship salads and herbs to stores across Finland and facilitate easy unpacking.
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Article‘First’ chilled, ready-to-eat soup in recyclable aluminium can makes debut
Dozz is presenting chilled, ready-to-eat soup in an aluminium can, a product designed to be consumed straight from the pack and recycled at end-of-life.
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ArticleJapan reveals certification criteria for PET bottles, cosmetics and more
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has published certification criteria for beverage bottles, cleaning product containers, and cosmetics packaging – intended to increase recycled content, reduce material consumption, and streamline recyclability.
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ArticleIs the European recycling industry truly doomed?
Words like ‘crisis’ and ‘breaking point’ are increasingly used to describe the European recycling industry, but are we past the point of no return? We seek to answer the question by taking a bird’s eye view of the issues at hand.
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ArticleColgate-Palmolive uses Erthos’ AI-powered platform for virtual pack designs
In a new collaborative partnership, Colgate-Palmolive will use Erthos’ AI-powered materials discovery platform to inform its sustainability-minded packaging developments.
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ArticleNefab aims to reduce waste and emissions with one-way shipping solution
Nefab has introduced the latest version of its EdgePak Collar, a fibre-based alternative to wooden pallet collars designed for one-way shipments, seeking to provide a ‘practical and cost-effective’ solution for industries where return logistics are not feasible.
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ArticlePepsiCo boosts recycled content by 15% and cuts 5% of virgin plastic in 2024
In its 2024 ESG Summary, PepsiCo reports a 15% increase in recycled plastic across its primary packaging in key markets between 2023 and 2024, as well as a 5% reduction in virgin plastic tonnage.
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ArticlePatented PET closure from Nviro1 aspires for mono-material pack recycling
Nviro1’s new, patented PET closure is designed to be recycled with the bottle or jar it is attached to – negating the need to separate components – and to reduce microplastic shedding.
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ArticleUPM and Royal Vassen develop recyclable, fibre-based barrier papers
UPM Specialty Papers and Royal Vassen have collaborated to create ‘recyclable and food-safe’ barrier paper solutions for various end-use applications, designed to address requirements including oxygen and moisture barrier properties.
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ArticleDS Smith provides recyclable, resealable boxes for Minerva product returns
Minerva S.A. is using DS Smith’s recyclable, resealable Tape Back boxes for its e-commerce deliveries – a move expected to simplify the returns process while minimizing material use.