All Sustainability articles – Page 10
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ArticleClosed-loop system recycles used medical plastics into new device packaging
Coveris and SABIC report that they are recycling Zuyderland Medical Centre’s medical plastic waste into new contact-sensitive packaging, using it to ship guidewires back to the same hospital in a closed-loop system.
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ArticleRecyclable cardboard display from DS Smith used to showcase Carlsberg beer
DS Smith and Carlsberg Group have developed a recyclable, corrugated cardboard display for a new premium beer brand, targeting in-store appeal and end-of-life recyclability.
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ArticleP&G signals laundry detergent dosage on-lid with LasX laser marking tech
Procter & Gamble and LasX Industries have applied their laser marking technology to bottle caps for Tide Ultra OXI Boost laundry detergent – aiming to preserve its mono-material design while clarifying product dosing levels.
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ArticleCertified home-compostable coffee pod portfolio revealed by Ahlstrom
Ahlstrom has launched GreenPod Home, its TÜV-certified home-compostable coffee pod portfolio. It is designed to break down in domestic conditions without contaminating the environment.
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ArticleGCR launches new line of industrial-scale PCR polyolefins
GCR has introduced CICLICNXT, a new line of high-performance post-consumer recycled (PCR) polyolefins.
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ArticleAmcor provides mono-polypropylene refill stick for Cut By Fred’s shampoo
Cut By Fred’s Detox Stick Shampoo is now packaged in Amcor’s refillable, mono-polypropylene Exclusive stick; the partners aim for a straightforward, hygienic, and mess-free refill process, as well as recyclability at end-of-life.
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ArticleReusable bottles and biobased polymers showcased by Braskem at K 2025
Among Braskem’s product lineup at K 2025 are reusable bottles made from biobased polyethylene, developed alongside Bottle Up and Eurobottle to lower carbon emissions and reduce plastic waste, as well as biobased polymers for flexible and rigid packs.
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ArticleProcter & Gamble launches new mechanical recycling innovation at K Show
Procter & Gamble and Lindner have launched a revolutionary new recycling technology that uses a solvent-based extraction process to remove impurities, odours, adhesives and printing inks from used plastic packs.
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ArticleReloadable, airless eye cream pack produced by Aptar Beauty and Clarins
Aptar Beauty is rolling out airless, refillable packaging for Clarins’ eye cream product, with one reload expected to improve on the previous pack’s environmental impact by 73%.
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ArticleWhat can packaging companies learn from the Labubu craze?
In recent months the Labubu toy - designed by artist Kasing Lung and sold by Chinese toy maker Pop Mart - has become a global sensation, with its blind box packaging a key selling point for consumers. In this Brief, we examine how Labubu’s packaging has contributed to its success, how this could be utilised within the sustainable packaging space, and the concerns around its contribution to single-use packaging waste.
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ArticlePost-consumer PS recycled into food-grade yoghurt pots by Coexpan and Eslava
Coexpan and Eslava Plásticos are teaming up to decontaminate post-consumer polystyrene and recycle it into food-grade packaging, closing the loop on formats like yoghurt cups.
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ArticlePlastic Energy launches low-emission carbon black alternative
Plastic Energy has commercialised ‘char’, a byproduct of its chemical recycling process, with its production reportedly resulting in 89% less carbon emissions.
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ArticleRedesigned Patrón Tequila bottle reportedly cuts weight and carbon footprint
In a recent redesign, Patrón Tequila has reduced the weight of its tequila bottles by 8% with the goal of lowering its carbon footprint.
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ArticleHenkel and Dow drive hot melt adhesive emissions down in ongoing partnership
Henkel is working with Dow to produce its hot melt adhesive using low-carbon feedstocks and renewable electricity, aspiring to reduce the carbon footprints of its product lines by 20-40%.
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From our sponsorsIs a digitalized, standardized industry the key to regulatory compliance?
In this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series, Laura Ott, head of Customer Development at PreZero Sustainable Packaging, explains how digitalization and standardization can help businesses keep on top of evolving legislation – and how PreZero can help.
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ArticleWRAP reveals UK Packaging Pact to drive systems, investments and data
WRAP has announced the UK Packaging Pact, a ten-year agreement seeking to avoid virgin materials, boost recyclability and recycled content, upscale reuse and refill, improve traceability, and more.
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ArticlePremium cream jars made from Dow’s cooking oil ionomer hit the market
In collaboration with Dow, Candiani presents premium cream jars made of the SURLYN PC 2000 REN ionomer, which is sourced from used cooking oil aims to reduce carbon emissions.
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ArticleOlympus introduces DuPont’s renewable feedstocks to medical device packaging
DuPont is helping Olympus Corporation implement renewable feedstocks into its single-use medical device packaging in a mass balance approach, aiming to lower CO2 emissions.
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ArticleAmcor’s recyclable, lightweight flip-top closure applied to Kotlin ketchup
Kotlin is using Amcor’s lightweight, easy-to-open Sava Flip Top closure to package its ketchup range – targeting material reduction, effective dispensing, and full recyclability.
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ArticleLabel liners recycled into building insulation by Soprema and Avery Dennison
In a new partnership, Soprema plans to help Avery Dennison convert its glassine liners into building insulation – a move hoped to encourage labelling and packaging partners to adopt circular economy principles.