All Rigid Packaging articles – Page 16
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ArticleRevisions made to RecyClass Recyclability Evaluation Protocols and Design for Recycling Guidelines
In a move set to provide up-to-date advice for improving the recyclability of plastic packaging, RecyClass has updated its Recyclability Evaluation Protocols and released a new set of Design for Recycling Guidelines for all plastic packaging streams.
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PodcastCracking the USA market with Huhtamaki’s fiber-based egg carton
In our latest podcast, Huhtamaki North America’s VP for Sustainability and Communications Michael Hodges and Sales Account Manager Tyler Hodges discuss fibre-based packaging, and in particular fibre-based egg packaging in the US market, highlighting challenges and opportunities around sustainability and legislation.
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ArticleThe ultimate guide to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
As 2023 draws to a close, the packaging industry is looking at a whole new legislative landscape compared to the start of the year. To help us all wrap our heads around its development, we have compiled every story we’ve published on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) so far into one article.
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ArticleNovolex announces ‘recyclable’ food packaging containers made with 10% recycled plastic
Novolex has announced its ‘recyclable’ food packaging containers, reportedly made with a minimum of 10% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.
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ArticleSurveying the changing cardboard packaging industry landscape
On the occasion of the opening of DS Smith’s R8 innovation centre near Birmingham in the UK, Elisabeth Skoda spoke to Marc Chiron, Global Sales, Marketing & Innovation Director for the packaging division at the company, about changes and developments in the cardboard packaging industry.
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives: New horizons with moulded fibre packaging
What is the potential of moulded fibre packaging? Hartmann Group’s Kati Ørskov talks about the company’s new Greenpack MAP packaging, a fibre-based tray for meat, with Elisabeth Skoda.
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ArticleHow does a new injection molding technology for fibre-based packaging actually work?
A new platform from PulPac and Huarong Group uses injection molding technology, which is usually associated with plastic conversion, to create fibre-based products. In a recent conversation with Linus Larsson, co-founder and CEO at PulPac, we got an overview of the new product and found out more ...
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ArticleHow Mondi helped to develop a new fibre-based wrap for Coca-Cola multipacks
Last month, Coca-Cola HBC revealed that it is piloting a 100% recyclable cardboard and paper carrier and wrap – as an alternative to plastic shrink film. In a recent conversation with Mondi, which developed the product alongside DS Smith Packaging and Krones, we learned more about the R&D process behind the solution, as well as its functionality and sustainability attributes.
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ArticleCosmetics brand Respectueuse launches deodorant product line with Sonoco’s recyclable EnviroStick packaging
Cosmetics company Respectueuse has launched a product line using Sonoco’s rigid paper EnviroStick packaging, which is reportedly fully recyclable and composed of recycled cardboard.
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ArticleGerman government funds construction of production plant for biomaterial start-up
traceless – a female-founded start-up whose plant-based, compostable biomaterial aims to replace ‘several thousand metric tons’ of conventional plastics every year – has received €5 million in funding to build a demonstration production plant in Hamburg.
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ArticleWhere is the steel packaging industry at in 2023?
Earlier this year APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, appointed Luc Brantjes, Sales Director Packaging at Tata Steel Netherlands, as its new president. So, what’s the outlook for the steel packaging market, and how is it working towards enhanced sustainability? We recently caught up with Brantjes to learn more.
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ArticleSIG implements ASI-certified aluminium into aseptic carton packs
SIG reports that 100% of the aluminium used in its aseptic carton packs will be certified through the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) in a bid to reduce its production-related carbon emissions and achieve efficiency within its supply chains.
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ArticleGlass packaging preserves flavour of milk more effectively than paperboard cartons, according to study
A new study has sought to discover whether the material used to package fluid milk has an impact on its flavour, suggesting that glass is the ideal barrier for flavour preservation and paperboard cartons can impact taste throughout the product’s shelf life.
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ArticleFocus on drink cartons
Carton manufacturer Elopak produces 14 billion cartons annually across more than 70 countries and describes itself as a system integrator and supplier. The company recently listed on the Oslo stock exchange and is pursuing a strategy of ‘sustainability-driven global growth’. Elisabeth Skoda speaks to Mr. Körmendi, the company’s CEO, about the sustainability benefits of beverage cartons, innovations and advances, recyclability and recycling rates, the company’s net zero targets and future developments.
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ArticleRecyClass updates Design for Recycling Guidelines and Recyclability Evaluation Protocols
RecyClass has updated its Design for Recycling Guidelines and Recyclability Evaluation Protocols in line with recent developments in packaging features and recycling technologies.
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ArticleA harmonised approach to fibre-based packaging recyclability
Following the launch of the beta version of the 4evergreen alliance’s Fibre-Based Packaging Recyclability Evaluation protocol, we catch up with Hans Wortman, 4evergreen Chair and Internal Business Consultant at WEPA Group, and Peter Hengesbach, project co-lead and recyclability manager at Stora Enso to find out how the protocol was developed, the collaboration powering it, challenges involved and next steps.
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PodcastFocus on fiber-based technology innovation
In our latest podcast, we take a closer look at technology and innovation advances in fiber-based packaging. We explore how these advances boost the material’s functionality and enable it to cater for ever more sophisticated customer demands. Packaging Europe’s Elisabeth Skoda speaks to Francisco Galindo, Head of Technology in Huhtamaki’s Fiber and Foodservice business segment.
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ArticleFinalist interview: Elopak’s Pure-Pak® eSense carton
Elopak, a finalist in the pre-commercialized Climate Category of our Sustainability Awards, talks about their new aluminium-free aseptic carton which reportedly has a 50% lower carbon footprint than a standard aseptic carton.
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PodcastPaving the way for circular food-grade recycled polypropylene
NEXTLOOPP, the overall winner of Packaging Europe’s 2021 Sustainability Awards, set out to close the loop on polypropylene by creating food-grade recycled PP from post-consumer packaging. Professor Edward Kosior, the founder and creator of NEXTLOOPP speaks to Elisabeth Skoda about the project’s work, roadblocks to plastics recycling and the impact of regulations and shares the latest updates on trials with major brands.
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ArticleSI Group develops range of performance additives hoped to refine recycling process for polymers
SI Group, developer and manufacturer of performance additives, process solutions, pharmaceuticals, and chemical intermediates, has unveiled its EVERCYCLE additives platform for recycling PET, HDPE, PP, and LDPE packaging – aiming to improve stability, performance, colour control, and the amount of recycled content produced.