All Sustainability articles – Page 2
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ArticleInvestors join the call not to reopen the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
Twenty-two financial investors have submitted a private letter urging the European Commission not to reopen the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, led by Systemiq, Eunomia, Circle Economy and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
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ArticleInterview: CEFLEX’s Dana Mosora on the roadmap for advancing circularity in flexibles
In a forthcoming report, Sorting and Recycling Flexible Packaging for a Circular Economy: Recommendations for Flexible Packaging Recycling in Europe (EU27+3), 2030–2035, CEFLEX demonstrates that flexible plastic packaging will need a diversification of recycling technologies to realize the switch towards quality recycling.
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ArticleKFC and Pizza Hut’s packaging progress revealed in parent company's report
From Pizza Hut implementing recycled polypropylene into its wing bowls to KFC investing in reuse models, Yum! Brands’ latest sustainability report details the packaging progress of multiple fast food giants – but reveals ‘limitations’ in its data and transparency.
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ArticleCarrefour sets out plan to avoid 5,000 tons of plastic and lower product prices
Carrefour plans to eliminate 5,000 tons of plastic from its packaging by removing excess material, introducing paper-based and reusable formats, and offering deposit-return products, with all savings used to lower product costs.
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ArticleHébert Group and Andritz upscale Dry Molded Fiber tray and lid production
PulPac licensee Hébert Group has partnered with Andritz to scale up production of Dry Molded Fiber trays and lids, aiming for water- and energy-efficient manufacturing that uses renewable or recycled fibres.
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ArticleAmazon Prime Day event could generate 70,200 tons of cardboard waste
Estimated figures suggest that Amazon’s upcoming Prime Day event could lead to the shipment of 280.8 million boxes and use 70,200 tonnes of cardboard.
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ArticleA complete guide to advanced recycling
Our new complete guide to advanced recycling gives an overview on the key innovations, regulatory decisions, economic conditions and organisations that will decide the future of this critical sector.
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ArticleEU must derive 440,000 tonnes of PCR per year from flexibles to meet PPWR targets
In its new report, CEFLEX claims that EU Member States must source an additional 440,000 tonnes of post-consumer recyclate from flexible polyolefins annually to meet the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s recycled content targets.
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ArticleHow Member States can optimize their EPR systems to boost recycling rates
Transparency, governance and design influence a waste management system’s recycling performance more than high producer fees or specific EPR models, according to a study commissioned by EUROPEN.
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ArticleWalki and Dow create MDO-PE pouch with matte finish to align with PPWR
Walki and Dow’s mono-material MDO-PE pouch with a matte finish is set to unlock recyclability and high performance for frozen food packaging in compliance with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
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PodcastWhat can we learn from the Petaluma Reusable Cup project? With Closed Loop Partners’ Carolina Lobel
What can we learn from city-scale reuse pilots? In our latest Packaging Europe podcast, Victoria Hattersley spoke with Carolina Lobel, Senior Director at the Closed Lop Center for the Circular Economy, about the findings from the Petaluma Reusable Cup project and what new reuse projects the consortium has in the pipeline.
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ArticleBattery-powered hand tool for plastic strapping developed by Signode
Signode has revealed a battery-powered hand tool for plastic strapping – a solution designed for cost-effective operations, consistent performance, and reduced operator fatigue.
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ArticleBlueAlp and LBC’s chemical recycling plant secures €1.5 million EU funding
The European Union’s Just Transition Fund has awarded BlueAlp and LBC Tank Terminals a €1.5 million grant to support their large-scale chemical recycling plant through the front-end engineering design phase.
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ArticleFlatfish shipped in certified recycled EPS to cut carbon emissions by 30%
Flatfish producer Flatlantic is transporting fresh seafood in BEWI’s certified recycled EPS boxes – a move hoped to reduce carbon footprint by 30% while securing food safety and optimal transport.
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ArticleL’Oréal upscales reuse awareness campaign into new brands and products
L’Oréal Groupe has launched the third edition of its #JoinTheRefillMovement campaign, offering new refillable formats and refill machinery in a bid to help consumers close the value-action gap.
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ArticlePolytag and DataLase unlock inkless QR printing on challenging substrates
Polytag and DataLase are combining their technologies to help customers apply GS1-compliant QR codes to challenging packaging substrates, including films, foils, metals and coated surfaces.
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ArticleDiving deeper into the EU's latest guidance on the PPWR
On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in practice.
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ArticleNovel technology moulds lightweight food packaging from cellulose fibres
Valmet has launched its Valmet 3D Fiber technology to help customers manufacture lightweight, three-dimensional food packaging formats from cellulose fibres.
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ArticleWhy do we still treat plastic like rubbish?
World Ocean Day is always an important day in my calendar. It is my why. No matter what else is going on in our industry, my deep gratitude for the ocean and my determination to protect it from plastic pollution is what ground me. It is useful to remember my core mission is not to make more euros, but to make more impact - although euros keep the lights on!
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ArticleSurvey casts light on consumer expectations and misconceptions of packaging
A survey led by the German Packaging Institute reveals widespread consumer expectations for recyclable packaging, the value they place on hygienic formats, and their misconceptions about material recycling rates and efficiencies.