All Sustainability articles – Page 137
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ArticleIndividual waste stream maps for 21 countries unveiled by the World Packaging Organisation
The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) has launched Waste Stream Mapping Guides for 21 countries as part of its Global Packaging Design for Recycling Guide programme.
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ArticleGreif launches NIR detectable black plastic screw cap
Greif, Inc., has developed a plastic screw cap for its jerrycans using an alternative black colour that does not contain carbon so it can be detected using near-infrared (NIR) technology.
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ArticleA deep dive into packaging sustainability in Ukraine
At the end of 2021, Ukraine’s parliament passed legislation to ban plastic bags. But truly addressing the issue of plastic packaging waste requires a more holistic approach, says Valeriy Krivoshey, Ph.D editor-in-chief of Packaging Magazine.
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PodcastPreliminary sales of green steel point to industry interest in decarbonisation solutions
H2 Green Steel has announced that it has already signed supply agreements for over 1.5 million tonnes of its green steel, which will be produced from 2025 onwards at its fully integrated, digitalised, and automated plant in Sweden that will reportedly run on renewable energy. What does this mean for the European steel industry?
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ArticleSelfly Store launches new RFID-enabled micro-stores for unmanned retail
Stora Enso’s Selfly Store has expanded its range of RFID-enabled micro stores designed for automated, unmanned retail and on-the-go purchasing with three new intelligent cabinets.
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PodcastMondi switches entire range of glassine-based release liners to certified base paper
Mondi has switched to certified base paper for its entire portfolio of glassine-based release liners with the goal of ensuring traceability and responsible forest management.
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ArticleLooking beyond the carbon cycle
Are we missing the bigger picture when we talk about the sustainability performance of compostable packaging? Robert Lilienfeld, founder and executive director of sustainable packaging think tank SPRING, tells us more.
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ArticleEuropean packaging industry representatives call for a harmonised circular economy that protects the Single Market
In a joint letter to the European Commission, representatives from the European packaging industry caution that the fragmented implementation of circular economy initiatives on a national scale risks destabilising the Single Market across the EU. The organisations call for a single circular economy across Europe that is underpinned by an integrated Single Market.
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PodcastMura Technology on the WWF chemical recycling principles
In this podcast, Hannah Cole speaks to Dr Geoff Brighty from Mura Technology about what the WWF’s recently-released chemical recycling principles mean for the chemical recycling industry as it builds on current opportunities and challenges.
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ArticleNeopac reduces sleeve wall, cap and shoulder thickness for material-saving new tube
Hoffmann Neopac has introduced Eco-Stripped Tube, which combines a reduced sleeve wall thickness with a comparable materials reduction in the shoulder and cap to offer 30% less virgin plastic content overall.
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ArticleAvery Dennison expands carbon emission tracking on atma.io platform
Avery Dennison has today announced that it will partner with the HBAR Foundation and incorporate Hedera’s distributed ledger technology (DLT) into the atma.io connected product cloud, allowing customers to account for carbon emissions on unique items through tokenization.
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ArticlePlastics Recyclers Europe reports a 13% increase in installed plastics recycling capacity
According to data from Plastics Recyclers Europe, the total installed plastics recycling capacity in Europe increased by 13% in 2020. The organisation suggests plastic recycling activities could triple by 2030 with the right legislative support, enhanced collection and recycling, and advancements in recycling technologies.
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ArticleCombining the physical and digital at sustainability’s tipping point
Pascale Wautelet, VP Global Research & Development at Avery Dennison, explains how physical and digital technologies can be combined to drive circularity in the packaging supply chain, what is required to advance these innovations, and how to connect production, usage and recycling.
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ArticleCoca-Cola announces European trial of new smart drinks dispenser
The Coca-Cola Company has expanded its Freestyle portfolio with the New Compact Freestyle machine, a smart dispenser that allows consumers to personalise their drinks while using their own reusable bottles or containers.
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ArticleHow will Coca-Cola meet its pledge to make 25% of its beverage packaging refillable or returnable?
Following the Coca-Cola Company’s pledge earlier this year to make at least 25% of its beverage packaging refillable or returnable by 2030 we explore how and where the company plans to implement these solutions, and what challenges might impact the drive to meet these targets.
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ArticleJOHNSON’S Baby launches refill cartons for existing baby toiletry bottles
JOHNSON’S Baby has announced the launch of new paper-based refill cartons for existing plastic bottles of its Baby Shampoo, Bedtime Bath, and Top-to-Toe Wash toiletry products.
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ArticleAre paper-based alternatives to plastic wrap truly viable?
FMCG brands are increasingly ditching plastic multipack wrapping in favour of paper-based alternatives. But, according to Lindum Packaging, this is resulting in high levels of product damage and food waste. Rick Sellers tells us more.
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ArticleUPM Raflatac gains CarbonNeutral certification for entire linerless product range
UPM Raflatac has announced that its whole linerless product range has now achieved CarbonNeutral certification issued by Natural Capital Partners in accordance with The CarbonNeutral Protocol.
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ArticleKraft Heinz explores Pulpex paper-based bottle for ketchup
The Kraft Heinz Company has today announced plans to partner with Pulpex to develop a prototype paper-based bottle for its HEINZ Tomato Ketchup range.
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ArticleConsortium including PulPac granted further funding to develop bio-based barrier coatings
BioInnovation has granted a consortium of PulPac, Nordic Barrier Coating, and OrganoClick additional funding to continue developing 100% bio-based, plastic- and PFAS-free barriers for food packaging applications.