All Recyclability articles – Page 8
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ArticleVetain utilises Sonoco’s paper-end can for vegan protein products
Vegan protein powder and supplement start-up Vetain has switched its packaging to Sonoco’s paper-end GreenCan, a recyclable alternative to the previous metal-end can made with ‘at least 96% paper content’.
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ArticleFlügger sells 50% PCR paint cans as Amcor assists in virgin plastic cuts
Amcor has helped Flügger implement 50% post-consumer recycled plastic into its new paint container, aiming to cut down on virgin plastic without impacting pack quality or user experience.
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ArticleNon-profit coalition U.S Flexible Film Initiative launches
The U.S. Flexible Film Initiative (USFFI) has announced its official launch as a non-profit industry coalition, aiming to build a ‘scalable, responsible and circular’ system for the recovery and recycling of flexible plastic packaging in the United States.
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ArticleMondi launches Ad/Vantage kraft paper for industrial and consumer packaging
Mondi has launched its Ad/Vantage Smooth Brown Semi Extensible kraft paper, designed for industrial and consumer packaging applications and aiming to enable reliable protection and efficient converting while ensuring ‘excellent’ printing and coating performance.
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ArticleThe PPWR countdown is on. Are you ready?
With less than twelve months until the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) takes effect – requiring all to be compliant or face large fees – organisations must act fast to future-proof their packaging portfolio and examine how emerging technologies can help. Anu Solanki, sustainability expert at PA Consulting, and Ryan McGinley, packaging design expert at PA Consulting, tell us more about how companies across the value chain can get it right.
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ArticleCoveris launches mono-material tortilla wrap packaging
Coveris has launched its MonoFlex Thermoform film packaging for tortilla wraps, a mono-material solution designed to replace non-recyclable, mixed material thermoforming substrates while maintaining a long shelf life.
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ArticleHow has Amazon improved the sustainability of its packaging?
Amazon states that over 50% of its European shipments now come in recyclable packaging such as paper or cardboard, or none at all, and that it has avoided more than 4 million metric tons of packaging since 2015. The company has outlined how this was achieved through packaging reduction, expanding paper-based packaging and ‘correct-sized’ packaging.
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ArticleInvopak targets reuse and recyclability with glass container range
Invopak has announced its new product line of glass containers, introduced in response to customer demand and for its reusable and recyclable qualities.
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ArticleĔleeo Brands and AeroFlexx team up on flexible baby bath packaging
Ĕleeo Brands has introduced its Boogie Bubbling Vapor Bath product in the flexible AeroFlexx Pak, aiming to deliver an easy-to-use solution while supporting a positive environmental impact.
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ArticleHenkel launches hot melt adhesive for PET bottle labelling
Henkel has unveiled its new hot melt adhesive, Technomelt EM 335 RE, aiming to address the challenges of conventional hot melt adhesives and enable clean separation for labels on PET bottles.
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ArticleEnviroo and RECOUP partner on PET recycling plant and market validation
PET recycler Enviroo and plastics recycling authority RECOUP have announced a ‘comprehensive validation’ of the PET recycling market and plans to build a PET plastic recycling plant in the North West of England.
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ArticleVerallia unveils bottle made from 100% PCR glass
Glass packaging company Verallia has revealed its new Vista bottle crafted from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) glass, said to consume 40% less energy during production compared to virgin glass.
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ArticleThe packaging blind spot that could be costing your company money
The next wave of EPR fees is set to bring in stricter fees, more stringent recyclability demands, and complex data requirements across Europe. Former Reckitt packaging director Arno Melchior explainswhy digitalisation is the key to surviving the next wave of EPR regulation.
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ArticleEU-backed scheme researching new cleaning methods for recycled plastics
AIMPLAS is leading an innovative research project researching new cleaning and decontamination methods for recycled plastic, with the aim of enabling its safe reuse in food contact applications.
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ArticleIndorama Ventures said to have recycled over 150 billion PET bottles
Indorama Ventures claims it has recycled over 150 billion post-consumer PET bottles since 2011, transforming used PET into high-quality recycled PET (rPET) resins and other materials, used across various industries.
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ArticleBurts Snacks cuts down on virgin plastic with 55% PCR crisp packets
Burts Snacks has implemented 55% post-consumer recycled plastic into its new crisp packets – a move expected to save around 8,000 tonnes of virgin plastic.
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Sponsored ContentThe future of multipack banding solutions with ATS-Tanner’s CEO Serge Tanner
ATS-Tanner CEO Serge Tanner dives deeper into TruePaper, its recyclable paper band with a water-based bonding agent, as well as the sustainability credentials of its plastic solutions in this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series.
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ArticleWhere is P&G in the pursuit of its sustainable packaging goals?
P&G reports that it has designed 80% of its packaging for recycling or reuse and exceeded this year’s target for FSC-certified virgin paper; yet it is 29% behind its virgin plastic reduction target for 2030, leading some to doubt the feasibility of its goals.
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ArticleClean Cult’s aluminium homecare bottles and carton refills reach new retailer
Clean Cult’s refillable aluminium bottles and recyclable, paper-based carton refills for home cleaning products are now available at Whole Foods Market, with the partners aiming to reduce single-use plastic in the homecare category.
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ArticleStrawberries from Delhaize sold in cardboard boxes with extra QR information
Delhaize is repackaging its Belgian strawberries in cardboard boxes and intends to save 17,000kg of plastic by the end of this year, with an on-pack QR code providing further information and recipes.