All Sustainability articles – Page 146
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ArticleWalki introduces paper-based packaging portfolio for frozen food
Walki has developed a portfolio of paper-based packaging for frozen food applications, which are intended to be recyclable in existing paper streams.
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ArticleUPM Raflatac incorporates 'ocean bound plastic waste' into new label material
UPM Raflatac says that it has incorporated certified ocean-bound plastic waste into its new Ocean Action labels using a mass balance approach in collaboration with HHI, SABIC, and Taghleef Industries.
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ArticleHeinz and Tesco collaborate on pots made from recycled soft plastics collected from stores
Heinz has joined forces with Plastic Energy, SABIC and Berry Global to produce Heinz Beanz Snap Pots made from 39% recycled soft plastic, collected from customers at Tesco’s in-store collection points.
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ArticleAnnouncing the Sustainability Awards 2022 finalists!
After weeks of careful deliberation, our expert jury has revealed the finalists of the 2022 Sustainability Awards. Click here to learn more about the innovations that will be competing for the top prizes.
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ArticleEconic and Changhua partner to develop CO2-based polyurethanes
Econic Technologies has announced a partnership with Changhua Chemical Technology Company with the goal of scaling the use of waste CO2 in polyurethane products.
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ArticleAPEAL reports 85.5% recycling rate for steel packaging in Europe
APEAL reports that the recycling rate for steel packaging in Europe reached 85.5% in 2020, marking an increase for the 10th consecutive year.
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ArticlePlastics, microplastics, bioplastics, and waste management - the deep reaching implications of the Circular Economy Action Plan
Disruption is on the horizon for the plastics value chain, with experts predicting that the EU’s new Circular Economy Action Plan could direct actions and business plans for the next decade. Following on from his previous article on this topic, Paul Foulkes-Arellano, founder of Circuthon Consulting, takes a closer look at the proposals and what they might mean for our industry.
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ArticleP&G launches shampoo bars with paper-based packaging for European haircare portfolio
P&G brands Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Herbal Essences, and Aussie will now offer shampoo and conditioner bars in a volume equivalent to two 250ml liquid bottles, which will be packaged in recyclable FSC-certified paper boxes.
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ArticleMondi unveils machine tailored to its paper pallet wrapping solution
Mondi has collaborated with EW Technology to develop a new machine that offers automatic or semi-automatic paper wrapping of pallets using the former’s Advantage Stretchwrap solution.
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ArticleRefill trial for own-brand homecare products launched by M&S
M&S will trial refillable own-brand cleaning and laundry products in partnership with Re at six of its stores.
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Article‘Is packaging circularity a false sustainability prophet?’
The idea of a circular economy is certainly promising, but how can we turn it into a reality? Robert Lilienfeld, founder and executive director of sustainable packaging think tank SPRING, looks into scientific theory and historical parallels in a bid to answer this question.
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ArticleGerdau Graphene develops graphene-enhanced plastics
Gerdau Graphene has created next-generation, graphene-enhanced resin masterbatch formulas for plastics including PP and PE that reportedly increase performance while reducing raw material usage by as much as 30%.
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ArticleWhat action is being taken on chemicals of concern in food contact packaging?
A recent study led by the Food Packaging Forum has identified a list of 388 chemicals of concern used in food contact materials, some of which are carcinogenic or build up in the environment, which it says must a priority for phasing out as part of the EU’s Chemical Strategy for Sustainability.
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ArticleCEFLEX releases EPR criteria for flexible packaging
CEFLEX has developed the ’Criteria for Circularity’ to provide a checklist for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes aimed at facilitating funding, support, and leadership in a circular economy.
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ArticleA closer look at Smurfit Kappa’s recyclable water-resistant paper
Smurfit Kappa recently launched AquaStop – a water-resistant paper with a coating that reportedly does not interfere with recyclability. To help our readers learn more about this solution, we spoke with Lars Henricksson, VP of product development at Smurfit Kappa Paper Division.
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ArticleFaerch collaborates with EREMA on tray-to-tray PET recycling
Faerch says it has successfully integrated post-consumer PET household pots, tubs ands trays into its production process to develop food grade rPET trays using EREMA’s VACUREMA recycling process and is looking to quadruple capacity in the coming years.
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Article'Easy open’ range of produce bags with compostable option unveiled by Novolex
Hilex, a Novolex brand, has announced the launch of RollStar EZ Open Produce Bags that use a proprietary solution to prevent sticking, making them easier to dispense and open, while they are also available as certified compostable.
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ArticleHEINEKEN introduces programme to accelerate decarbonisation of packaging suppliers
HEINEKEN has launched the “Packaging the Future” programme aimed at accelerating the carbon transition of its top 50 suppliers with a focus on Science-Based Targets (SBTi).
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ArticleWhy product IDs are a key driver of a more circular economy
With plastic production set to double by 2035, accurate and reliable identification methods have never been more important in terms of sorting and recycling. Ken Sickles, EVP and chief product officer at Digimarc, breaks this issue down for us in our latest comment piece.
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ArticleBerry launches range of sauce bottles aimed at boosting user convenience
Berry Global has launched a new range of hot fill sauce bottles that feature a curved, top-down design for enhanced dispensing and consumer convenience.