All Recyclability articles – Page 2
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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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ArticleCorplex introduces closed edge technology for protective packaging solutions
Corplex has launched closed edge technology for its AkyPak range of reusable protective plastic packaging solutions, designed to increase safety and hygiene use while delivering durability.
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ArticleDS Smith unveils recyclable cardboard protective packaging for DLS
DS Smith and Dynamic Logistic Systems (DLS) have teamed up to launch a new range of 100% recyclable cardboard buffers for the protection of critical industrial machine parts.
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ArticleGreiner layers recycled polystyrene into yoghurt cups for 10% CO2 reduction
Greiner Packaging will integrate mechanically recycled polystyrene into its K3 cups – a move set to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 10% compared to previous K3 multipack cups.
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ArticleCo-op launches ‘first’ UK convenience store trial for coffee pod recycling with Podback
Co-op claims it is the first UK convenience retailer to partner with nationwide coffee pod recycling service Podback, aiming to make it easier for customers and members to recycle used coffee pods in-store.
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ArticleHas the ‘strawless’ McDonald’s lid hit the functional-sustainable sweet spot?
Earlier this month, McDonald’s Japan revealed that it would replace paper straws with a ‘strawless’ rPET lid. Dan Coppins, packaging technologist and sustainability consultant at Pack-Man Consulting, makes a case for the new lid from a functional, environmental, and business perspective.
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ArticleFych’s EIC-funded facility drives multilayer plastics recycling technology
Closing a Series A funding round with over €6 million in grants and equity, Fych Technologies plans to build an industrial recycling plant and convert 3,000 tonnes of post-consumer multilayer plastics into high-quality pellets annually.
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ArticleItem Products unveils paper-based, fully recyclable packaging range
Item Products has unveiled its new Eco-Range of paper-based, fully recyclable packaging components said to deliver the strength, performance and aesthetic appeal of traditional plastic parts while remaining cost-effective.
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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.
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ArticleLieferando’s plant polymer-coated takeaway boxes make Austrian debut
After the packaging won a Sustainability Award last week, Lieferando will bring Huhtamaki’s cardboard delivery boxes coated in Xampla’s plant-based Morro material to the Austrian market.
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ArticleAmcor’s lightweighted, recyclable roll-on deodorant contains up to 60% PCR
Amcor has unveiled a lightweighted addition to its roll-on deodorant lineup, upfronting its customizability for branding, compatibility with up to 60% post-consumer plastic, and recyclability.
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ArticleValpak makes PackFlow reports available online
Valpak by Reconomy has made its full catalogue of PackFlow reports accessible through a dedicated website, including UK packaging flow models and data used by WRAP to guide its Plastics Pact targets.
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ArticleIndorama Ventures and Jiaren Chemical Recycling partner to improve textile-recycled PET spinning capacity
Indorama Ventures’ Fibers business and Jiaren Chemical Recycling have formed a joint venture aiming to unlock ‘up to 100,000 tonnes’ of textile-recycled PET spinning capacity annually.
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ArticleWinners of the Sustainability Awards 2025 announced!
After much anticipation, the winners of the Sustainability Awards 2025 – the “Nobel prize” for sustainable packaging innovations – have been announced!
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ArticleCircpack and SAP collaborate on EPR reporting and recyclability assessment service
Circpack by Veolia has announced a partnership with SAP to provide its cloud-based solution for EPR reporting and recyclability assessments, including fee structures and calculation rules with global coverage.
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ArticleWhat will the plastics industry look like in 2030?
Reflecting on a decade of progress and learnings, Rob Opsomer, Executive Lead for Plastics at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, calls on companies to join industry leaders in getting behind its 2030 agenda in a bid to tackle plastic packaging waste and build a circular economy.
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ArticleSabert’s chilled deli food boxes reintroduced with ‘crystal-clear’ rPET lid
Sabert Corporation Europe has upgraded its Deli2Go range with a recyclable rPET lid for product visibility, on-shelf presentation, and end-of-life recyclability.
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ArticleSustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Grupo Lantero’s mono-material resealing solution
Grupo Lantero’s mono-material PET packaging with resealing technology aims to keep food fresh for longer. Nominated as a Finalist in the Pre-Commercialized Recyclable Packaging category of the Sustainability Awards, we spoke to Álvaro Bernad, director of Innovation, Marketing and Sustainability at Grupo Lantero, to find out more about this innovation.
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ArticleUpcycle Project launched to convert non-recyclable plastic into recyclable packaging materials
The Upcycle project has officially launched, funded by Horizon Europe under the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HADEA) and coordinated by Aalborg University in Denmark, with 19 partners from 12 countries seeking to develop circular value chains to convert non-recyclable plastic waste into highly recyclable and non-persistent packaging materials.
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ArticleSustainability definitions and performance concerns hinder packaging progress
McKinsey’s latest research identifies six key barriers companies face when considering sustainability-minded packaging materials, including performance concerns, limited market supply, and different definitions of sustainability.