All Sustainability articles – Page 149
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ArticleHome compostable packaging revealed by Parkside and Riverford
Parkside has collaborated with an organic producer and online grocer, Riverford, on a new range of TÜV-certified home compostable packs.
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ArticleAdvanced mechanical recycling demo plant opened by Borealis and Tomra
Borealis and TOMRA have announced the operational start of their advanced mechanical recycling demo plant in Lahnstein.
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ArticleKingsmoor Packaging launches lightweighting initiative
UK-based thermoformed packaging firm Kingsmoor Packaging has recently launched a new lightweighting initiative known as ‘KPL Cirrus’.
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives: The importance of transparency
Hery Henry, Head of Strategic Marketing and Corporate Social Responsibility at Wipak talks about into the the importance of transparency when it comes to the environmental impact of packaging and consumer choice.
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ArticlePepsiCo doubles down on climate goals, pledges net-zero emissions by 2040
PepsiCo today announced plans to more than double its science-based climate goal, targeting an absolute reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain by more than 40% by 2030.
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ArticleLofoten Arctic Water launches in aluminium bottles from Ball
Lofoten Arctic Water, a natural premium water from Norway's Lofoten Islands, is launching in a new range of aluminium bottles made by Ball Corporation.
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ArticleAmcor to feature sustainability credentials from Carbon Trust on packaging
Amcor today announced that the ‘Reducing CO2 Packaging’ Label from the Carbon Trust can now be printed on its packaging to demonstrate what it describes as “significant carbon footprint reductions.”
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ArticleSingle-use paper-based packaging better for environment than reusable tableware, according to new LCA
A new study released by the European Paper Packaging Association (EPPA) claims to show that single-use paper-based food and drink packaging used in European quick service restaurants is better for the environment than reusable tableware.
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ArticleSappi partners with Tony’s Chocolonely on new portfolio extension
Sappi has collaborated with Dutch chocolate manufacturer Tony’s Chocolonely on a heat-sealable, paper-based secondary packaging solution for its new “Tiny Tony’s” chocolate varieties.
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ArticleBlister pack recycling programme launched by TerraCycle and Sanofi
TerraCycle has partnered with biopharmaceutical company Sanofi, the maker of Buscopan and Dulcolax, to launch a new initiative that allows consumers to recycle their empty medicine blister packs.
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ArticleFrieslandCampina announces shift to 100% rPET bottles
From February 2021, FrieslandCampina will start using bottles made from 100% recycled PET (rPET).
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives - Flexible Packaging Europe
In the latest of our Sustainability Perspectives interview series, we talk to Flexible Packaging Europe’s executive director Guido Aufdemkamp to gain insights into the sustainability potential of flexible packaging.
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ArticleEvian and Virgil Abloh collaborate on new bottle design made from rPET
Evian has today revealed its latest design by Virgil Abloh, CEO of fashion label Off-White and artistic director at Louis Vuitton.
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ArticleDow expands Kenyan plastic waste recovery initiative
Dow has announced the extension of its partnership with recycling company, Mr. Green Africa, in an effort to help fight the plastic waste challenge in Kenya and advance a circular economy for plastics in Africa.
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ArticleTrade associations set sights on plastic pellet loss prevention
Two of the plastic industry’s biggest trade bodies are set to collaborate on a scheme to limit pellet loss across the European plastics supply chain.
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Article2020 in review: our most-read articles from the past year
Take a look at our ten most-read articles of 2020 for a refresher on the key developments and trends from the year that just ended.
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ArticleActive packaging against salmonella - a closer look at the REFUCOAT Project
The REFUCOAT Project has developed what is described as innovative, efficient, bioplastic food packaging production processes using renewable materials that are also recyclable and could replace conventional fossil-based raw materials.
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ArticleH&M Group tests recyclable paper packaging for e-commerce channels
In a bid to reduce plastic waste, H&M Group is trialing a new portfolio of recyclable paper packaging solutions for its e-commerce channels.
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ArticleAlbéa presents range of recyclable flip-top caps
Albéa launches its new range of Basic Cap flip-top caps in a 100% PE version. After the Slim Cap PE version launched this summer, this cap comes as an addition to the range of single-material tube solutions provided by Albéa.
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ArticleULMA and TIPA predict industry shift to biomaterials
ULMA Packaging and TIPA have partnered with the aim of improving efficiency for running compostable films on advanced packaging machinery.