All Sustainability articles – Page 15
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ArticlePlast Nordic and Norner work towards advanced PET recycling at scale in Nordic region
A partnership between Plast Nordic and Norner aims to use alkaline hydrolysis to recycle 97% of PET waste generated in the Nordics back into their raw materials, targeting the packaging and textile industries with their ‘virgin-quality’ rPET resin.
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ArticleThe Brief: Our guide to sustainable packaging at events
Summer has arrived! And to many people, that means attending festivals, sports events, and concerts. In this edition of the Brief, we look at packaging reuse and recycling in this context – what infrastructure is available, how widespread are deposit return schemes, and how do sorting systems work?
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ArticleRefillable Coverpla bottle with biodegradable cap adopted by Terre d’Oc
Terre d’Oc’s eaux de parfum products are now packaged in Coverpla’s ‘gently curved’ refillable bottle and what is claimed to be a biodegradable cap, both made from biobased resin.
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ArticleWhy are so many brand owners set to miss their packaging sustainability targets?
In recent weeks, Unilever, PepsiCo and Colgate-Palmolive have all announced that they will fail to meet longstanding packaging sustainability goals. What is behind this trend? Tim Sykes, Packaging Europe’s brand director, tells us more.
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Article‘World’s largest’ lignin production system introduced to Södra pulp mill
In a bid to fully utilize the wood used in pulp production and prioritize renewable resources over fossil-based materials, Andritz is introducing a complete solution for producing kraft lignin into Södra’s pulp mill – the first of its kind in Sweden and the largest in the world, the companies claim.
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ArticleSkin pack top webs from SEE target plastic reduction in food packaging
SEE is releasing three new skin packaging top webs with its sights set on improved performance, cost efficiency, and plastic reduction for food packaging.
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ArticleVytal directs €6 million in funding into data-driven reusables at events venues
Having secured over €6 million in a funding round led by Emerald Technology Ventures, Vytal plans to bring its software-enabled reusable packaging to events and entertainment venues – harnessing technology and data in pursuit of maximum value and circularity.
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ArticleHow is Google phasing plastic out of its electronics packaging?
Google has released a Plastic Free Packaging Design Guide, intended to help the consumer electronics sector phase out mixed-material packaging and transition into plastic-free alternatives – all while balancing product protection, accessibility, aesthetic appeal, responsible disposal, and costs. We take a deeper dive into its findings to learn more.
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ArticleCarbios and Zhink Group bring enzymatic PET recycling to China with new plant
In a joint Letter of Intent with Zhink Group, Carbios will build a bio-recycling plant for its enzymatic depolymerization technology in China – setting its sights on a minimum annual processing capacity of 50,000 tons of prepared PET waste and an uptake of enzymatically recycled rPET in Asia.
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ArticleSteel for Packaging Europe confirms new 80.5% steel recycling record
Steel for Packaging Europe (formerly APEAL) has confirmed a new record recycling rate of 80.5% for steel packaging, following the harmonized method for calculating packaging recycling rates within the EU.
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ArticleJohn West tuna sealed with recyclable aluminium strip in industry collaboration
John West has worked with Schubert Packaging Systems, CCL Label, and Touch Design to implement an aluminium strip into its ambient tuna packaging – designed to be recycled with the can and avoid 65 tons of plastic shrink wrap every year.
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ArticleNew HolyGrail 2.0 project marks and sorts Dutch HDPE milk bottles
In a new project under the HolyGrail 2.0 Initiative, ALPLA, Farm Dairy, and Pellenc ST will help test the feasibility of FiliGrade Sustainable Watermarks’ CurvCode watermarking technology in closing the loop on HDPE milk bottles in the Netherlands.
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ArticlePepsiCo could fail to meet sustainability goals, ESG report reveals
In its 2023 ESG Summary Overview, PepsiCo estimates that it will fall 2% short of its target to design 100% of its packaging for recyclability, compostability, biodegradability, or reusability by 2025 – attributing its doubts to “a unique set of challenges”.
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ArticleAt least 35% recyclate to enter Aldi’s crisp, popcorn, and lentil chip bags
Aiming to remove 78 tonnes of virgin plastic annually, Aldi is incorporating a minimum of 35% recycled content into its Specially Selected Hand Cooked crisp range, with its own-label popcorn and lentil chip ranges set to follow later this year.
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Article78% of plastic cut from cream cracker box in DS Smith and Pladis partnership
With help from DS Smith, Pladis claims to have reduced 78% of plastic – and, with it, over 373,248kg of CO2 so far – from its Jacob’s Cream Crackers box while retaining its tamperproof seal.
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ArticlePlastic banana packaging switched out in favour of paper bands at Aldi
Aldi is trialling a paper band for its bananas in a move estimated to remove 234 tonnes of plastic packaging from its operations every year.
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ArticleAmazon replaces 15 billion plastic air pillows with paper filler annually
95% of the plastic air pillows used in Amazon’s North American delivery packaging have been replaced with paper filler, the company claims, with a complete phase-out expected by the end of the year.
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ArticlePaper-based bag and form-fill-seal solution line revealed by Coveris
Coveris’ MonoFlex Fibre packaging range offers pre-made bags and form-fill-seal solutions made of paper, aiming to help customers transition into high-barrier yet recyclable packaging solutions in compliance with EU regulation.
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ArticleMespack and Fuji Seal contract provides spouted pouches and filling technology
Mespack and Fuji Seal intend to replace plastic bottles, reduce plastic consumption, and simultaneously boost efficiency by signing a collaboration agreement to develop an all-inclusive sales contract for filling pre-made spouted pouches.
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ArticleNon-recyclable paper covers removed from Saputo’s spreadable lineup
Saputo Dairy UK will remove non-recyclable cover papers from its Clover, Utterly Butterly, and Country Life Spreadable products in an effort to keep approximately 44 tonnes of unnecessary packaging out of landfill every year.