All Recyclability articles – Page 4
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ArticlePizza Hut sells takeaway chicken wings in recycled, recyclable plastic bowl
Anchor Packaging and Pizza Hut have developed an award-winning bowl for chicken wings – designed to keep the food fresh in transit while featuring post-consumer recycled polypropylene and ensuring recyclability.
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ArticleWhy brands are integrating sustainability into other business operations
Why are so many big brands integrating their sustainability roles into other business operations – and what does that mean for packaging initiatives going forward?
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ArticleHow does Download Festival handle its packaging waste?
Summer is often the height of festival season, and with thousands of people set to descend on various sites around the globe, it also brings attention to how festivals are handling their packaging waste. In this article, we examine how the recent Download Festival in the UK utilized recycling incentives, reusable water bottles and aimed to reduce single-use plastic across the event.
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ArticleSabert’s recyclable, home-compostable paper cutlery improves ergonomics
Sabert Corporation Europe’s latest fibre-based cutlery range is certified compostable, designed for recyclability, and believed to improve durability and grip in challenging food applications.
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ArticleBamagreen project converts plastic waste into construction and electrification products
Ayuda en Acción and adaPETation (IMG Group) have announced the second phase of the Bamagreen project in West Africa, which transforms plastic waste into products for construction and electrification and recycled flakes that can be re-introduced into the value chain.
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ArticleKFC and Pizza Hut’s packaging progress revealed in parent company's report
From Pizza Hut implementing recycled polypropylene into its wing bowls to KFC investing in reuse models, Yum! Brands’ latest sustainability report details the packaging progress of multiple fast food giants – but reveals ‘limitations’ in its data and transparency.
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ArticleRecycled cans at FIFA World Cup worth around £28.5 million, says WRAP
The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) states that the UK will consume an estimated 2 billion canned drinks during the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to Recycle Now and Every Can Counts, with a market value of around £28.5 million as recycling - enough to pay the transfer fees of some of the event’s top players.
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ArticleHébert Group and Andritz upscale Dry Molded Fiber tray and lid production
PulPac licensee Hébert Group has partnered with Andritz to scale up production of Dry Molded Fiber trays and lids, aiming for water- and energy-efficient manufacturing that uses renewable or recycled fibres.
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ArticleNestle, Interzero and more seek to convert household waste into new packaging
Nestlé, Interzero, Total Energies and thirteen other companies have joined forces for the InFACT project, aiming to turn household plastic waste into new packaging and meet tightening European requirements for recyclability and recycled content.
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ArticleFolbb introduces cartonboard application for frozen food
Folbb has revealed a new hardsized cartonboard application for freezer food, designed for products that can be cooked in the oven or microwave from frozen.
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ArticleA complete guide to advanced recycling
Our new complete guide to advanced recycling gives an overview on the key innovations, regulatory decisions, economic conditions and organisations that will decide the future of this critical sector.
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ArticleEU must derive 440,000 tonnes of PCR per year from flexibles to meet PPWR targets
In its new report, CEFLEX claims that EU Member States must source an additional 440,000 tonnes of post-consumer recyclate from flexible polyolefins annually to meet the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s recycled content targets.
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ArticleHow Member States can optimize their EPR systems to boost recycling rates
Transparency, governance and design influence a waste management system’s recycling performance more than high producer fees or specific EPR models, according to a study commissioned by EUROPEN.
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ArticleBattery-powered hand tool for plastic strapping developed by Signode
Signode has revealed a battery-powered hand tool for plastic strapping – a solution designed for cost-effective operations, consistent performance, and reduced operator fatigue.
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ArticleFlatfish shipped in certified recycled EPS to cut carbon emissions by 30%
Flatfish producer Flatlantic is transporting fresh seafood in BEWI’s certified recycled EPS boxes – a move hoped to reduce carbon footprint by 30% while securing food safety and optimal transport.
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ArticlePolytag and DataLase unlock inkless QR printing on challenging substrates
Polytag and DataLase are combining their technologies to help customers apply GS1-compliant QR codes to challenging packaging substrates, including films, foils, metals and coated surfaces.
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ArticleDiving deeper into the EU's latest guidance on the PPWR
On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in practice.
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ArticleSurvey casts light on consumer expectations and misconceptions of packaging
A survey led by the German Packaging Institute reveals widespread consumer expectations for recyclable packaging, the value they place on hygienic formats, and their misconceptions about material recycling rates and efficiencies.
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ArticleInnovia Films and PureCycle create 40% recycled white, cavitated BOPP film
Innovia Films has produced white, cavitated BOPP film using PureCycle’s recycled polypropylene resin, unlocking over 40% post-consumer recycled content for food-contact applications.
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ArticleVTT and LUT University wrap up cellulose-based film and coating project
LUT University and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland have completed a project to demonstrate the feasibility of recyclable, biodegradable films and coatings at pilot scale – intended to help reduce or replace fossil-based plastics.