All Sustainability articles – Page 195
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ArticleTC Transcontinental Packaging and Coca-Cola reveal shrink wrap made from 30% PCR plastic
TC Transcontinental Packaging, a sector of Transcontinental Inc., has announced the launch of Integritite – a recyclable shrink film made from 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic.
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ArticleEllen MacArthur Foundation issues update on ‘New Plastic Economy’
Together with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation has published its second annual New Plastics Economy Global Commitment Progress report.
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ArticleTesco and Loop: A Reuse Laboratory
This summer the Loop zero waste shopping platform expanded to another geography, partnering with Tesco to launch a pilot e-commerce programme in the UK. Tim Sykes spoke to the retail giant’s James Bull and Giles Bolton.
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ArticleSmurfit Kappa targets net zero emissions by 2050
Smurfit Kappa has today announced new targets in the hopes of reducing its fossil CO2 emissions, including its ambition to reach at least net zero emissions by 2050.
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ArticleExploring plastic waste and the circular economy at the Sustainable Packaging Summit
Two Sustainable Packaging Summit sessions are taking place this week, where leading names from across the value chain will be taking a deep dive into key questions surrounding plastic waste and the circular economy.
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ArticleSustainability in FMCG: Boosting transparency and accountability
Hassan Rmaile, VP / GM at Avery Dennison Label and Graphic Materials EMEA, discusses the role of transparency and accountability when delivering on FMCG sustainability promises as well as the role of the Covid-19 crisis in accelerating this.
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ArticleMiko Pac licenses Bockatech EcoCore technology for reusable cups
Miko Pac, an international provider of plastic packaging, and Bockatech, developer of EcoCore® foamtech for lightweight reusable and recyclable packaging today announced a new agreement.
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ArticleACE announces increased recycling rate for beverage cartons
ACE, the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment, has announced that the recycling rate for beverage cartons in the EU rose to 51% in 2019 – representing a continued year-on-year increase.
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ArticleBreitling announces watch box made from 100% rPET
Watchmaker Breitling is introducing a foldable, reusable watch box created entirely from upcycled PET bottles.
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ArticleSteel packaging: 'Preserving quality, preventing waste'
Alexis Van Maercke, secretary general, APEAL, explains why he believes steel is the ‘ideal’ food packaging material when it comes to both sustainability and product protection.
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ArticleCCL aims for bottle recycling boost with investment in film project
CCL Industries Inc. today announced plans for a strategic new capacity investment at its Innovia Films extrusion site in Plock, Poland.
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ArticleA ‘new reuse mindset’ for to-go coffee cups?
The march towards reusables continues — and UK-based start-up Bockatech has been working on a reuse model for coffee cups around its patented EcoCore® plastics manufacturing technology.
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ArticleGarçon and Accolade join forces on flat wine bottle made from 100% rPET
Accolade Wines’ Banrock Station brand is set to release a flat bottle made from 100% recycled plastic into supermarkets.
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ArticleNescafé adopts fully recyclable closure
This Innovation Spotlight comes courtesy of Meyer Seals®, whose ALKOzell™ mono sealing solution has been adopted by Nestlé for its iconic NESCAFÉ brand.
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ArticleLemtapes’ reinforcement tape – thinner than ever – reduces paper material usage by up to 23%
In this edition of our Innovation Spotlight series, Lemtapes Oy introduces its reinforcement tapes, which seek to reduce material usage whilst simultaneously improving the strength of the pack.
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PodcastIntroducing the Sustainability Perspectives podcast
Accompanying our Sustainability Awards 2020 and the Sustainable Packaging Summit, we are speaking to a range of thought leaders from across the packaging value chain to share their insights on major sustainability topics.
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ArticleCoca-Cola reveals first paper bottle prototype
In partnership with Paboco and the three other companies in the Paboco Pioneer Community, Coca-Cola has revealed a first-generation prototype of its paper bottle.
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ArticleNew translucent barrier paper revealed by Arjowiggins
Paper manufacturer Arjowiggins has launched Sylvicta – a recyclable, compostable, marine-degradable translucent barrier paper made from renewable raw materials.
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ArticleUPM Specialty Papers announces new kraft paper range
UPM Specialty Papers has launched UPM SolideTM, a new family of food-safe kraft papers that are recyclable in regular paper recycling streams.
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ArticleUnilever issues update on packaging goals
Last year, Unilever says that it became the first major consumer goods company to commit to an absolute plastic reduction across its portfolio. Is it putting these pledges into practice?