All Sustainability articles – Page 175
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ArticleAssessing the paper-based alternative
As fibre based materials increasingly compete in plastic-dominated niches how do we compare environmental footprints? Tim Sykes spoke to Smurfit Kappa’s Arco Berkenbosch & Jurgita Girzadiene about novel applications and a new approach to LCA
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ArticleMondi partners with meat producer Hütthaler to create new recyclable film
Mondi has joined forces with Hütthaler to produce a recyclable thermoforming film made from a mono-material for its meat and sausage products.
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ArticleLoop platform launches in the UK with founding retail partner Tesco
Loop, TerraCycle’s zero waste shopping platform, has officially launched its UK pilot e-commerce programme with Tesco as its retail partner.
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ArticleA new compostable label material for thermal applications from Avery Dennison
Avery Dennison has successfully achieved OK Compost certification for a BPA-free and FSC-certified thermal label material that uses its brand-new SX6030 adhesive.
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ArticleKurz develops circular process for recycling residual PET materials
Kurz has developed a circular process for the collection, shipment, and in-house recycling of the carrier foils from its transfer finishing products.
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ArticleSyntegon looks to the future
In an exclusive interview with Fin Slater, Dr. Michael Grosse, Syntegon’s newly minted CEO, talks strategic priorities, sustainability perspectives, and the challenges of rebranding an iconic and established organisation.
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ArticleAn inside look at Notpla's edible seaweed-based packaging
We spoke with Notpla to learn what makes its edible biodegradable packaging stand out in a crowded marketplace.
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ArticleDiageo announces creation of “world's first” 100% plastic-free paper-based spirits bottle
Diageo has today announced that it has created what it describes as the world's first-ever 100% plastic-free paper-based spirits bottle.
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ArticleLast call for entry to Dow’s 2020 Packaging Innovation Awards
Entry for the industry’s longest-running independently judged awards program, which is sponsored by Dow, closes on July 17th.
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ArticleCEFLEX launches new design guidelines to improve recyclability of flexibles
CEFLEX has launched a comprehensive set of guidelines to help the flexible packaging value chain design recyclable consumer packaging solutions and accelerate a circular economy.
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ArticleFrugalpac launches wine bottle made from 94% recycled paperboard
Frugalpac has revealed a wine bottle made from 94% recycled paperboard that is apparently comparable in cost to a labelled glass bottle.
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ArticlePackaging and COVID-19: How has it impacted the industry?
The COVID-19 crisis has thrown the world into disarray and the entire packaging supply chain has been forced to adapt to unprecedented new demands. Victoria Hattersley looks at how the industry has responded so far.
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ArticleEvian introduces label-free bottle made from 100% rPET
Evian has revealed a new bottle that is label-free, made from 100% recycled PET, and reportedly fully recyclable.
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ArticleGreiner Packaging produces toilet cleaner bottles for Henkel using 50% PCR
Greiner Packaging has collaborated with Henkel to deliver a new packaging solution containing 50% PCR polyethylene.
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ArticleSheep's wool packaging wins competition
EIT InnoEnergy, the European innovation engine for sustainable energy, has crowned Woola the winner of PowerUp! The start-up has been awarded a €50,000 cash prize and a place on its investment programme – the Highway for its eco-friendly bubble wrap
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ArticleWhat next for PepsiCo's sustainability drive?
We spoke with PepsiCo to unpack the key findings of its newly-released 2019 sustainability report.
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ArticleAR Packaging helps Bel Group remove plastic from cartonboard packaging
AR Packaging has developed Safeboard, a plastic-free cartonboard packaging solution, that is now used by Bel Group for its Boursin cheese range.
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ArticleShifting the paradigm of packaging progress
Fin Slater unpacks some of the key innovations that have been recently announced by companies in the machinery sector.
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ArticleNew Amcor research into consumer attitudes to sustainable packaging
Amcor has published new research into consumer perceptions of sustainability and packaging, drawn from in-market research with 4000 participants in Europe.
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ArticleLANXESS announces new polyamide range featuring fibre from waste glass
LANXESS has revealed Durethan ECO, a new polyamide product range made from recycled glass fibres.