All Sustainability articles – Page 113
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ArticleA critical view on Morrisons’ decision to scrap HDPE bottles in favour of cartons
Yesterday’s announcement that Morrisons is planning to scrap HDPE milk bottles in favour of cartons caused intense debate within the packaging community. In this article, Jonathan Wragg, owner of CAP Environmental, puts forward his opinions on why this move might not be such a clear-cut environmental win.
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ArticleGartner on how the packaging value chain can meet its sustainability goals
Late last year, research and consulting firm Gartner made the claim that 90% of public sustainability goals will not be met by 2025. To dig deeper into this announcement, and to learn more about how companies can look to meet their objectives, we spoke with the author of the report John Blake, senior director analyst with Gartner’s Supply Chain Practice.
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ArticleKraft Heinz to set virgin plastic reduction goal following shareholder pressure
Kraft Heinz has agreed to set a goal to reduce its total virgin plastic use, following the filing of a shareholder proposal and engagement with As You Sow, a shareholder advocacy nonprofit.
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ArticleHow circular is PET in Europe?
The environmental consultancy Eunomia has produced a report for Zero Waste Europe on the current state of PET circularity in Europe and how this can be improved to meet targets set by legislation and industry.
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ArticlePulPac and Scandicore collaborate on ‘world’s first’ paper tube lids
Scandicore, a leading manufacturer of cores and tubes for the manufacturing industry, has launched paper tube lids made with PulPac’s Dry Molded Fibre technology.
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ArticleColoured paper range dyed with plant derivatives launched by James Cropper
James Cropper has released a coloured paper range using dye derived from plant extracts, such as rosemary, that would have otherwise been wasted.
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ArticleRethinking polymers: The challenges of commercializing biobased materials
There are several newer classes of polymer that have the potential to challenge traditional fossil-based materials and reduce the carbon impact of plastic packaging. But commercializing these can be a process of many years and there are a number of barriers to overcome.
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ArticleStarbucks begins returnable cup programme
Starbucks has started the trial of its returnable cup programme in Europe, which will allow customers to purchase a hot or cold drink in a reusable cup for a £1 deposit repayable when it is returned for cleaning and reuse.
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ArticleHenkel brand relaunch offers more inclusive design and bottles with recycled plastic
Henkel’s Schwarzkopf brand will relaunch its Schauma range from February 2022 with a bottle redesign that allows for clearer and more personal communication with the consumer, as well as lighter bottle bodies containing at least 50% recycled plastic.
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ArticleFunding secured for project to increase recycled content and quality of PET bottles
Scientists from Heriot-Watt University have been granted funding from Innovate UK for a two-year project aimed at developing additives and processing materials to increase the recycled content and quality of PET bottles.
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ArticleINEOS and Coveris collaborate on stretch film application for recycled polymer grades
INEOS O&P has announced that its range of recycled polymer grades, Recycl-IN, will be used by Coveris for a new stretch-hood packaging film, which will reportedly contain a minimum of 30% recycled material.
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ArticleCan paper bottles actually be sustainable?
To dive deeper into the sustainability credentials of paper bottles, we caught up with Malcolm Waugh, CEO at Frugalpac.
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ArticleThis energy efficient technology turns fallen leaves into paper
We spoke with Alexander Sobolenko, co-founder of Releaf, about the company’s technology for extracting cellulose fibres from fallen leaves to form recyclable and decomposable paper products.
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ArticleTesco announces removal of 1.5 billion pieces of plastic since launch of packaging strategy
As part of its 4Rs packaging strategy, Tesco has removed more than one and a half billion pieces of plastic from its UK business, with 500 million pieces removed in the last 12 months.
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ArticlePackaging adhesives and sustainability
Adhesives are more or less invisible, but play an important part in quite literally holding packaging together. Elisabeth Skoda looks at the latest market developments and discusses recent trends with H.B. Fuller and Bostik.
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ArticleRecyClass publishes recycling evaluation protocol for polystyrene packaging
RecyClass says that the post-consumer recyclability of rigid polystyrene packaging can be tested with its new Recyclability Evaluation Protocol for Polystyrene (PS) Containers.
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ArticleSyrup bottle from Berry aims to provide sustainable option for a growing market
Berry M&H has launched a 250ml bottle for syrups, which can be produced with up to 100% food-grade recycled PET and meets increasing consumer demand for the creation of flavoured drinks at home.
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ArticleSmurfit Kappa extends Better Planet Packaging portfolio with fast food solution
Smurfit Kappa has designed a fast food box made from a recyclable, paper-based monomaterial that can absorb mineral oils for the Lituanian restaurant, Fresh Post.
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ArticleBormioli Pharma advances glass innovation for pharmaceuticals with new collaborations
Bormioli Pharma has announced a series of collaborations aimed at improving the performance and sustainability of glass used for pharmaceutical applications.
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ArticleAssociation of Plastic Recyclers approval for Neopac’s monomaterial barrier tube
Hoffmann Neopac has been granted HDPE recyclability approval for its Polyfoil MMB mono-material barrier tube by the Association of Plastic Recyclers.