All Sustainability articles – Page 119
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ArticleChemical recycling principles established by The Consumer Goods Forum
The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Plastic Waste Coalition of Action has published a set of principles that it claims can help to guide the credible, safe and environmentally sound development of the chemical recycling industry alongside an LCA pointing to the potential of chemical recycling to reduce GHG emissions for hard-to-recycle plastic waste residue compared to incineration.
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ArticleInside the Starbucks reusable cup programme
Starbucks’ pilot scheme will mean consumers in various cities in Europe can purchase a hot or cold drink in a reusable cup for a small deposit, which is repaid as tender once the cup is returned to the store for cleaning and then reuse. A spokesman from the company tells us more about how the trial is progressing and future plans to scale its reuse model across the EMEA market.
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ArticleExxonMobil commercialises PE resins for simplified film production
ExxonMobil has announced the commercialisation of its Exceed S performance polyethylene (PE) resins, which it claims can offer simpler and lighter film formulations with less blending required during processing but the same durability for food, industrial, and agricultural applications.
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ArticleExpansion of PP recycling could be less impactful than expected, according to AMI
AMI suggests that the availability of recyclates and the introduction of sustainability initiatives will have less impact on the PP market than expected, although it does anticipate a shift in focus to mono-materials and designing for recyclability. The organisation says that monitoring individual markets will be key to understanding the PP industry’s future challenges, which range from COVID-19 to war in Ukraine.
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ArticleMarkem-Imaje offers chemical-free coding with new fibre laser printer
Markem-Imaje has unveiled the SmartLase F250, a compact 20W fibre laser printer that it says delivers high-quality, permanent coding on high-density substrates without requiring ink.
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Article‘Packaging free’ shopping introduced for supermarket staples in the Netherlands
Albert Heijn is launching AH Packaging Free, a shopping concept that will see around 70 products – including cereal, pasta, spreads, tea, and nuts – offered in smart dispensers that can be used with consumers’ own containers or reusable jars and bags purchased in store.
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PodcastDiscussing sustainability and more with UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe
Elisabeth Skoda discusses progress made towards UNESDA’s Circular Packaging Vision 2030 as well as the associations plans and goals with director general Nicholas Hodac.
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ArticleGreenGlass invests in new post-consumer glass waste facility
GreenGlass has invested €10 million in a new glass recycling facility for both post-consumer and difficult to treat glass waste such as flat glass, which will increase its production capacity to 260,000 tonnes per year.
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Article4evergreen Alliance welcomes Pulpex
Pulpex, the paper bottle company working with the likes of BASF, Estée Lauder, Stora Enso, and Unilever, has joined the 4evergreen Alliance – closely following its competitor, Paboco, which also became a member of the organisation in January of this year.
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ArticleWhat goes into scaling one of Europe’s largest refill trials?
Re’s Smart Bottles, Return Stations and Refill Stations are the driving force behind a multi-retailer refill trial for FMCG that includes Unilever, Tesco, ASDA, and Co-Op, among others. We spoke to Jo-Anne Chidley, founder of Re, and Doug Morwood, managing director at Re, about the importance of consumer-focused collaboration in facilitating a circular economy and what it means to be awarded UK Research and Innovation funding for the scheme.
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ArticleThermoformed cups with IML decoration offered by Greiner Packaging
Both the thermoformed cup and IML label by Greiner Packaging are produced in a single process and made of polypropylene (PP), reportedly offering a recyclable monomaterial solution that is lighter weight and suitable for a range of decorative effects.
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ArticleThe cost of e-commerce returns for retailers
When so many retailers offer free returns, people can easily be lulled into thinking there’s no cost attached. Research suggests that returns cost UK retailers £60 billion annually, on top of the the environmental impacts of transit and re-selling or disposing of items. DPack offers potential solutions for retailers facing these challenges.
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ArticleRecyclable packaging across the board – are we there yet?
Recyclability is one of the cornerstones of a circular economy and has shifted into focus not least due to a proliferation of EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) schemes, the EU’s green deal and changing laws that penalise packaging that’s not recyclable or reusable and doesn’t incorporate recycled content.
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ArticleColpac introduces single portion platters to cater for changes in the shared buffet market
Colpac has expanded its Platters range to incorporate two new, smaller individual sized options in a bid to meet demand from the meetings and events sector for more hygienic alternatives to the shared buffet experience.
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ArticleHow is the European bioplastics industry seeking to gain more regulatory approval?
European Bioplastics, an association representing the bioplastics industry in Europe, recently announced the appointment of Maria Negut as its new Head of EU Affairs. Her job will be to convince EU decision-makers that bioplastics can play a vital role in helping them to achieve their climate goals. We spoke with Negut to learn more about the arguments her organisation will be using in its attempts to make this happen.
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ArticleAmcor expands recycle-ready PE packaging to coffee and cheese applications
Amcor has expanded its AmPrima range of PE-based packaging with a range of pouches and wraps for coffee and cheeses, which the company claims can replace hard-to-recycle, multi-material options without any compromise on performance.
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ArticleCoveris launches stretch film for bale wrapping with PCR content
Coveris has unveiled a new stretch film for silage bale wrapping, Unterland R, which contains at least 30% recyclate from collected agricultural films.
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ArticleWhy should nanoplastics be included in existing regulatory frameworks?
With growing awareness of the environmental and health implications of nanoplastics – plastics smaller than 1000 nanometres in size – an article recently published by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland in Environmental Science & Technology has addressed regulatory concerns related to ‘intentionally produced nanoplastics’.
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ArticleUniversity team develops ‘shape-shifting’ pasta technology to enhance packaging efficiency
A team of researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed dried pasta sheets that transform into larger pasta shapes when placed in boiling water, an innovation that they say will save on packaging size and space.
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ArticleAmcor initiative to offer seed funding for innovative packaging start-ups
Amcor has today announced the launch of Amcor Lift-Off, an open-call initiative aimed at supporting seed stage start-ups that are focused on innovative packaging solutions with an investment of US$250,000 for winners and optional guidance for scaling ideas.