All Sustainability articles – Page 20
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ArticleLinx prints codes onto recyclable, flexible plastics with two new inks
Linx Printing Technologies has developed two new inks to print legible, durable codes onto the ‘latest generation’ of recycled and recyclable plastic films and increase traceability across customers’ supply chains.
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ArticleThe LEGO approach to packaging sustainability
Aiming to transition completely into sustainability-minded packaging materials by 2025, Lego is introducing paper packets to deliver bricks in sets; offering consumers fibre-based containers and bags when shopping in-store; and delivering online orders in ‘100% paper’ packages, from the boxes to the tape used to seal them.
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ArticleThe difference between industry and consumer perceptions of ‘sustainability’
When it comes to the concept of sustainability, consumers and industry players can have different perceptions of what the term means and how it affects them. In this edition of The Brief, we examine both industry and consumer perceptions of what sustainability is, how this can be measured, and its impact on areas such as consumer choices and companies’ sustainability targets.
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ArticleFlexible paper bag stretches to fit products in bid to cut excess material
Abriso Jiffy and BridgeInsight have revealed Jiffy FlexiBag, a paper-based e-commerce solution that flexes to the size of the product being shipped, in an effort to eliminate unnecessary packaging and reduce waste.
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ArticleDigital vouchers and charity donations enabled with TOMRA’s new reverse vending machine
With the release of the TOMRA R2 reverse vending machine, TOMRA Collection plans to offer multi-feed returns at smaller retail venues and allow consumers to convert their deposit refunds into digital vouchers or donate them to charity.
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ArticleVertical bagger for coffee to be showcased by Syntegon at FACHPACK
At FACHPACK 2024, Syntegon will debut its PMX 4001 vertical bagger for ground coffee and whole beans – compatible with recyclable packaging materials and designed to produce protective, high-quality bags.
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ArticlePaper protein canister and coffee refills among Nestlé’s redesigned packs
Nestlé has revealed paper-based packaging redesigns across its Smarties, KitKat, and Nescafé brands, among others – aiming to cut one-third of virgin plastics from its product lines and design 95% of its plastic packaging for recycling by 2025.
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ArticleIndorama and Varun Beverages to launch multiple cutting-edge recycling facilities in India
Indorama Ventures and Dhunseri Ventures have formed a joint venture with Varun Beverages, PepsiCo’s second-largest bottling company globally outside the US, to establish several greenfield state-of-the-art PET recycling facilities in India.
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ArticleLyondellBasell seeks boost in flexible LDPE recycling by acquiring APK
LyondellBasell is acquiring full ownership of APK AG in hopes of adopting the latter’s solvent-based recycling technology for low-density polyethylene and increasing recycling rates for hard-to-recycle flexible plastic waste.
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives: The machinery manufacturer’s view on flexibles
What are the key trends in the flexible packaging market right now? How does a machinery manufacturer tackle the sustainability demands on flexible packaging such as design for recycling and novel materials? How does collaboration help tackle these challenges? Bobst’s Sara Alexander discusses this and much more with Elisabeth Skoda.
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ArticleCapri Sun petitions EU Commission to lift plastic straw ban for drink pouches
In a move that has sparked controversy, Capri Sun Group has called upon the European Commission to allow the re-introduction of its plastic straws to create a fully mono-material and recyclable pack.
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ArticleSIG and WWF launch project to support forest regeneration in Malaysia
In partnership with the WWF, SIG has launched a new project to improve the management of more than 170,000 hectares and pilot the restoration of 25 hectares in Malaysia’s Ulu Muda Forest Complex.
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ArticleDow announces finalists for the 35th edition of its Packaging Innovation Awards
Dow has announced the finalists of its 35th Packaging Innovation Awards (PIA). The winners will be unveiled at an award ceremony on October 24, 2024, held in conjunction with Tokyo Pack – where they will also be showcased at the exhibition.
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ArticleUse of digital watermarks validated for advanced sorting of flexibles through industrial trials
The HolyGrail 2.0 Initiative has announced the successful validation of digital watermarking technology in combination with NIR for advanced sorting of flexible packaging, with a focus on the separation of hygiene-grade LDPE films and food-grade PP films.
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ArticleThe ultimate guide to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in 2024
Last December, we brought you a comprehensive rundown of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s development throughout 2023. Now we’ve passed the halfway mark of 2024, and there are further developments to record. In this edition of the Brief, we catch our readers up to speed with the legislation as it stands, and how the industry has responded.
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ArticleUnilever joins forces with US Government and EY on $21 million sustainability innovation fund
A new $21 million collaboration between Unilever, the United States Agency for International Development, and EY is aiming to support entrepreneurs and small businesses across the plastics value chain to scale solutions that reduce plastic use, tackle plastic waste, and build circular economies.
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ArticlePlant fibre-based packaging - LIVE
Plant fibre-based packaging, made from materials such as bamboo or bagasse, plays an important role to fulfil demands for sustainable packaging. What are some of the advantages and challenges around the material? Join the live webinar with YUTOECO on Linkedin.
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ArticleReturnity adapts shipping box solution for varying distribution line setups
Returnity has adapted its reusable shipping box solution to work with various distribution line setups in retail and e-commerce, aiming to meet the challenges of varying production lines, labelling systems and automation technologies.
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ArticleMeet the Swedish company creating bio-based plastic from forest residue
Swedish greentech company Lignin Industries recently announced the commercialisation of its Renol solution – a bio-based material developed from lignin, often found in trees. To learn more about the material and its potential applications, we spoke with the company’s CEO, Fredrik Malmfors.
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ArticleVote in Packaging Europe’s 2024 Readers’ Award!
The nomination period for Packaging Europe’s 2024 Readers’ Award has ended, the finalists have been selected, and now it’s time for you to choose the winner.