All Sustainability articles – Page 187
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ArticleConfectionery in paper – more than a gimmick?
In recent weeks and months, we have seen a flurry of announcements of confectionery brands moving some of their packaging from plastics to paper. What were the challenges that had to be overcome, and how scalable is paper as a packaging solution?
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ArticleBallygowan Mineral Water bottles move to 100% rPET
Ballygowan, a Britvic-owned Irish mineral water brand, is moving to 100% recycled plastic bottles after the company invested €2m in operations at Ballygowan’s Newcastle West source in Limerick.
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ArticleStarbucks to offer reusable cup-share program in all European stores by 2025
Today, Starbucks announced that it will introduce a unique reusable cup-share scheme in all its stores in Europe by 2025, as it looks to reduce its consumption of single-use packaging.
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ArticleUK should follow Danish DRS model, experts say
Some 25 experts have today urged the UK Government to introduce a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers that mirrors Denmark’s system.
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ArticleLVMH and Eastman to collaborate on packs using molecular recycling technology
LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics, a division of luxury conglomerate LVMH, will collaborate with specialty material provider Eastman to develop packaging that utilises Eastman’s molecular recycling technologies.
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ArticleElopak to roll out tethered caps for iconic Pure-Pak solution
Elopak is announcing a new tethered cap solution for its Pure-Pak cartons – the Pure-TwistFlip – ahead of the July 2024 deadline set by the EU.
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ArticleTesco Ireland unveils recyclable potato packaging
Tesco Ireland is set to trial new recyclable, paper-based packs for its 1kg new season potatoes, in addition to reducing the amount of plastic used in its 2.5kg potato packaging.
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ArticleWaitrose ‘unpacks’ more products as demand for refillables grows
In response to growing customer demand for refillables, retailer Waitrose has announced that it is launching more new products as part of its ‘Unpacked’ refillable concept, including loose tea for the first time.
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ArticleEverything you need to know about the UK’s incoming Plastic Packaging Tax
From April 2022, a new tax on plastic packaging will be in place in the UK. Which products will be affected, how much is it, what penalties and sanctions are in place if manufacturers don’t comply, and what steps should the industry be taking now?
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ArticleRetail and FMCG leaders back fund to boost flexible plastic recycling
Mars UK, Mondelēz International, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever have collaborated to form a €1.2 million fund that aims to help make flexible plastic recycling economically viable for recyclers and easier for consumers.
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ArticleAptar Beauty + Home introduces mono-material pump
Aptar Beauty + Home is launching a recyclable, mono-material pump for the beauty and personal care industry, called Future.
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ArticleNew study finds that almost half of consumers hoard carboard boxes
According to new data from DS Smith, 44% of consumers hoard cardboard boxes – with 135m believed to be sitting in sheds, garages, and wardrobes in the UK alone.
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ArticleAmcor launches ‘designed to be recycled’ packaging for powdered chocolate
Amcor has revealed a new ‘designed to be recycled’ plastic pack for powdered chocolate.
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ArticleOn Second Thoughts…When ‘recyclable’ is not enough to tackle global plastic pollution
Dominic Hogg, Director of Equanimator and former Chairman of Eunomia, tells us why making plastic packaging recyclable will not address the problem of plastic pollution.
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ArticleAnnouncing the Sustainability Awards 2021 finalists!
The Sustainability Awards’ jury of 46 global experts has concluded its first round of judging – which means it’s time to reveal the finalists in this year’s edition of the world’s most prestigious sustainable packaging innovation competition.
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ArticleParkside creates home compostable pack for Riverford’s organic tomato range
Organic veg box company Riverford has once again collaborated with Parkside to create a home compostable pack for its new range of tomatoes.
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ArticleDoes sustainability mean anything anymore?
Packaging brand owners risk slowing the momentum of sustainability gains as a result of greenwashing, argues David Harding-Brown, CEO at Ecoveritas, in our latest comment feature.
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Article“Beverage packaging for the 21st century” – a close-up look at Garçon Wines
Garçon Wines has made waves in the industry with its reimagination of the traditional glass wine bottle – a flat bottle that fits through a standard letterbox and that is made from 100% recycled PET.
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ArticleOvercoming the barriers to authentic recyclability
Professor Edward Kosior, CEO and founder of recycling consultancy Nextek, explains how good design principles can help brand owners to overcome the barriers to achieving optimum recycling.
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ArticleINEOS and LACTEL partner to produce ‘world’s first’ HDPE milk bottles made from advanced recycling
INEOS and LACTEL have announced a partnership on advanced recycling packaging for dairy products.