All Sustainability articles – Page 115
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ArticleRoadmap to global reduction of plastic waste laid out in new UN report
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released a report laying out the concrete practices, market shifts, and legislation that it says international policymakers could implement to pursue an 80% reduction in global plastic pollution by 2040 and a transition into a circular economy.
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ArticleAIMPLAS pursues improved mechanical properties for recycled materials and PHA-based barrier coatings for bioplastics
AIMPLAS is developing PHA-based water vapour barrier coatings for bioplastics and reinforced materials with improved mechanical properties as part of the European PRESERVE project – aspiring to preserve food, beverages, and non-renewable resources.
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ArticlePernod Ricard invests in ecoSPIRITS’ ‘circular’ distribution system for premium wine and spirits
Convivialité Ventures, Pernod Ricard’s venture capital fund, has taken a minority share in circular economy technology startup ecoSPIRITS, which seeks to establish a low carbon, low waste, closed-loop distribution system for the premium wine and spirits industry.
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ArticleBlue Circle produces certified-biodegradable, injection-moulded coffee capsules
ALPLA’s Blue Circle brand has designed recyclable, biodegradable coffee capsules that claim to offer improved barrier properties, prevent odour migration, and provide a tasteless alternative to single-use pods.
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ArticleRenewable Carbon Initiative encourages addition of renewable content target, mass balance approach for chemical recycling, and more to the PPWR
The Renewable Carbon Initiative – a coalition aiming to introduce renewable carbon into the chemical and materials industry – has published a position paper suggesting further additions to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, such as a renewable content target for bio- and CO2 based feedstocks and a mass balance framework for chemical recycling streams.
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ArticleCosmetics tube containing 60% PCR unveiled by Hoffmann Neopac
Hoffmann Neopac has developed a recyclable mono-material double barrier tube – said to contain up to 60% EU food-grade post-consumer recyclate – for cosmetic and personal care applications.
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ArticleTotalEnergies Corbion and COEXPAN unveil bio-based rPLA cups for form-fill-seal
TotalEnergies Corbion has worked with COEXPAN to develop a bio-based cup using recycled PLA, with the design achieving full validation for line speeds and output using form-fill-seal technology.
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ArticleFood-contact, fibre-based truffle carton designed by Qualvis Packaging and Sun Chemical
Qualvis Packaging and Sun Chemical have developed a recyclable, fibre-based truffle carton – featuring aqueous varnish and bio-renewable inks suitable for direct food contact – for chocolate manufacturer Whitakers.
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Article‘Recyclable’ carry handle applied to twin bottle packs of Robinsons fruit drink
Britvic Soft Drinks is implementing a recyclable carry handle solution from Item Products into the 1.75L twin bottle pack for its Robinsons fruit drink brand.
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ArticleTakeaway food boxes with Notpla seaweed coating to be distributed by major supplier
Notpla has secured a listing with Bidfood Catering Supplies to distribute its seaweed-coated takeaway food boxes to foodservice customers with the aim of cutting down on single-use plastics in food delivery applications.
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ArticleBillerud wraps toilet and kitchen paper in machine-glazed kraft paper
Billerud has released its machine-glazed kraft paper to wrap toilet and kitchen paper rolls – claiming to offer recyclability, biodegradability, and the same strength as polyethylene alternatives, alongside reduced carbon emissions.
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ArticleCIRCPACK creates database to record international, up-to-date recycling standards
Veolia subsidiary CIRCPACK is launching its interactive ReCoRe platform as a means of providing the industry with up-to-date information about recycling standards in 69 countries across the world.
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ArticleHeat-sealable and recyclable barrier paper solutions produced by Henkel and UPM Specialty Papers
Henkel and UPM Specialty Papers revealed two recyclable, heat-sealable barrier paper solutions for food and non-food packaging applications at interpack 2023.
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ArticleHead & Shoulders packages anti-dandruff shampoo in ‘roll and squeeze’ bottle containing 45% less plastic
P&G brand Head & Shoulders’ nine-ingredient anti-dandruff shampoo BARE is being packaged in a recyclable ‘roll and squeeze’ bottle, designed to enable consumers to use ‘every last drop’ of the product.
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ArticleMono-PP pouch for dry food applications developed by Borealis and value chain partners
Borealis is unveiling a mono-material, designed-for-recycling pouch said to contain over 95% polypropylene and set to package dry food products.
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ArticleCCEP makes second investment into CuRe Technology’s ‘polyester rejuvenation’ recycling process
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is investing in CuRe Technology, a recycling start-up, in a bid to scale up technology to convert difficult-to-recycle polyester into rPET for use in its European bottle packaging.
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ArticleHenkel releases limited edition Pril bottle for spring cleaning containing 100% recycled content
Henkel has rolled out a new design for its Pril Limited Edition dishwashing liquid brand to tie into the coming of spring. It is said to contain 100% recycled plastic, 50% of which apparently comes from Germany’s ‘yellow bag’ collection system.
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ArticleUNEP report calls for ‘urgent action’ on chemicals in plastics
A new report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is calling for a re-examination of the chemicals used in plastic products and packaging – saying that some of these have the potential to impact human health, the environment, and the transition into a resource-efficient and circular economy.
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ArticleEU-funded project aims to develop bio-based intermediates for use in eco-container lids
The European Bio-Uptake project, co-ordinated by Aitiip Centro Tecnológico and funded by the European Union, is set to develop bio-based intermediates to manufacture eco-container lids and other products in an effort to integrate bioplastic composites into the European manufacturing industry and drive digitalisation.
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ArticleUniSieve to work towards decarbonisation and energy savings in heavy industry with $5.5 million in seed funding
UniSieve, a Cleantech company, has announced its success in a $5.5 million seed funding round; it now aims to pilot and expand its high-precision membrane solution for the reduction of heating and cooling and the improvement of carbon capture technology in heavy industry applications.