All Sustainability articles – Page 215
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ArticleSiemens: Evolving monomaterials through digitalization
How can lightweight, flexible packaging with low CO2 emissions be made from recyclable materials? This question is one of the hottest topics in the packaging industry today.
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PodcastPodcast: Are polybags still in fashion?
Should we continue to use polybags in the fashion industry in light of sustainable alternatives?
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ArticleOn Second Thoughts...What’s bugging me
Kevin Vyse, head of technical at Rapid Action Packaging, a consumer packaging solutions provider to the evolving food industry, explores the implications of the coronavirus outbreak on the packaging industry.
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ArticleUPM reveals new wood-based biocomposite material
Finnish paper company UPM has developed a new biocomposite material made with “up to 100% renewable resources” that utilises waste from pulp production.
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ArticleAvantium interview: How can the chemicals industry be more sustainable?
We’ve heard polyethylene furanoate described by some as the ‘polyester of the future’, and chemicals company Avantium is very much championing its environmental benefits. Victoria Hattersley spoke to CEO Tom Van Aken about why this is.
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ArticleRubbermaid publishes European-wide report into the state of commercial recycling
The first snapshot of the findings from what has been described as “one of the largest ever commercially funded quantitative studies into business recycling and waste management across Europe” has been published.
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Articlekp Kapture ‘closes the loop on colour PET’
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has launched kp Kapture™, a new range of black and coloured trays and rigid films that are produced using carbon-free pigment and made from up to 100% recycled PET making them ‘detectable and fully recyclable’.
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ArticleAn exclusive interview with DS Smith’s new plastics replacement lead
We spoke to Dr. Susana Aucejo about her new role, as well as the challenges and potential presented by fibre-based products.
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ArticleConstantia interview: Addressing the circularity challenge
Tim Sykes talks to Alexander Baumgartner, CEO of Constantia Flexibles, to hear his frank thoughts about how the industry can move forward in the most sustainable manner.
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ArticleLucozade Ribena Suntory trials vending machine format for seaweed-based edible packaging
Gym goers will be the first to try out a new vending machine dispensing edible capsules of Lucozade Sport.
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ArticleNestlé, Unilever, Suez and more sign European Plastics Pact
Key players from across the packaging value chain have signed the European Plastics Pact, despite some industry associations expressing their concern.
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ArticleResearching the pressing packaging issues of today
In times where packaging challenges are becoming ever more complex, a cooperative, multi-faceted approach to finding new solutions is emerging as a promising way forward.
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ArticleNew study from Mondi suggests brands face losing customers over excessive packaging
Recent research undertaken by leading paper and packaging group, Mondi, sounds a warning bell for excessive packaging.
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ArticleEvian transitions to 100% rPET bottles in the UK
Danone is set to introduce 100% rPET bottles for its Evian range in the UK and Ireland, alongside a pledge to also become carbon neutral across its Evian and Volvic brands in these territories.
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ArticleKey paper industry figures welcome new European Climate Law proposal
Cepi and ACE have reacted positively to proposed legislation that would enshrine the EU’s commitment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 in law.
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ArticleReduction of material usage – a different path to the same goal
As Stefan Scheibel of MULTIVAC argues, might the reduction of materials be a potential solution to the issue of plastic waste?
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ArticleGrolsch chooses Smurfit Kappa's TopClip to replace plastic shrink wrap
Grolsch is set to launch Smurfit Kappa’s TopClip as a paper-based replacement for its plastic shrink wrap.
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ArticleSustainability and innovation at the heart of LINDAL’s new platform
LINDAL Group has launched what it says is a sustainable, innovative new platform that helps products reach the market quickly.
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ArticleThe IKEA packaging challenge
Ahead of PACE Packaging and Converting Executive Forum in Vienna on March 11th and March 12th, 2020, we catch up with Allan Dickner, range engineering leader packaging at IKEA.
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ArticleHatzopoulos innovates with X-CYCLE recyclable films range
With a common vision of a better future planet, Hatzopoulos innovates for the development of the next generation of flexible packaging: X-CYCLE.