All Sustainability articles – Page 226
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ArticleCoca-Cola European Partners to swap shrink wrap for cardboard in Western Europe
Coca-Cola European Partners, will be replacing plastic shrink wrap with cardboard for its can multipacks across Western Europe, removing approximately 4,000 tonnes of single-use plastic per year across the region.
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ArticleMarine bioplastic packaging solution nets James Dyson Award
This year’s UK national James Dyson Award winner, 23-year-old Lucy Hughes from the University of Sussex, attempts to solve the problem of both single-use plastics and inefficient waste streams
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ArticleAlternatives to plastics: more questions than answers
Since early 2018, plastic packaging has been vilified and scapegoated by mainstream media, governments, ‘greenwashing’ PR campaigns, and consumers alike, drawn into the epicentre of the sustainability debate as the plague of our planet.
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ArticleFinalist interviews: Pyroll presents paper packaging that could replace plastic films
Today, Tapani Holappa, sales director for export and subcontracting services at Pyroll, talks us through the development of FlowPap® Evo,
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ArticleK 2019: Kiefel Packaging showcasing 100% post-consumer recycled PET egg tray
Each year approximately 100 billion USD of plastic packaging material value is lost from the economy. It is not only essential to consider used plastic as resource rather than waste from a sustainability perspective, but also economically.
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ArticleFinalist interviews: Jindal Films talks recyclable mono-materials
One week to go until the live Sustainability Awards 2019 ceremony at FachPack! Join us to discover the worthy winners of the most prestigious sustainability competition for packaging innovation.
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ArticleInside the world’s top packaging innovations
Dow has today announced the results of the 2019 Packaging Innovation Awards. Tim Sykes, who was privileged to participate in the competition’s jury for a second consecutive year, reports on the winners.
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ArticleFinalist interviews: CADEL DEINKING explains unique deinking process
CADAL DEINKING, a finalist in the 'Driving the circular economy' category for its delamination and deinking of plastic surfaces process discusses its solution ahead of the Sustainability Awards 2019.
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ArticleFinalist interviews: DuPont Teijin Films 'upcycles' post consumer waste
Today, we turn our attention to the LuxCR™ process from DuPont Teijin Films, which 'upcycles' post consumer waste.
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ArticleFoodservice products made from 100% post consumer PET bottle flake
Food packaging manufacturer Sabert has developed an improved range of food service packaging products that are now made from 100% High Grade, Post Consumer PET Bottle Flakes.
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Article“Paper where possible, plastic when useful”
Mondi is on a journey to contribute to a better world through its focus on sustainable product innovation, responsible manufacturing and an innovative approach to value chain partnership. Packaging Europe follows that journey
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ArticleFinalist interviews: WaveBag addresses environmental challenges
The countdown is on for the live Sustainability Awards 2019 ceremony, where we will unveil the worthy winners of the most prestigious sustainability competition for packaging innovation.
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ArticleTrials show that paper cups made from renewable fibre can be recycled
Stora Enso has conducted a trial with Fiskeby Board in Sweden to explore possibilities to recycle used paper cups into white-lined chipboard (WLC).
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ArticleFinalist interviews: Ardagh Group delves into its comprehensive sustainability strategy
The countdown is on for the live Sustainability Awards 2019 ceremony! We hear more from Ardagh Group about its comprehensive sustainability strategy
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ArticleMoving from intention to action by setting clear sustainable packaging goals
Tristanne Davis, Senior Manager, Sustainable Packaging Coalition, looks at how setting corporate sustainability goals can help demonstrate your company's commitment to addressing the climate crisis.
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ArticleFinalist interviews: RB produces fully recyclable pack for Finish dishwasher detergent
Today, Krzysztof Krajewski, head of packaging innovation Vanish/ Finish RB, explains how an all-PE pack has been designed to be fully recyclable.
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ArticleFinalist interviews: Bobst cleans up inking technology
Matteo Cardinotti, managing director Bobst Firenze, discusses their revolutionary concept in inking technology, which has massive implications for ink waste reduction.
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ArticleThe promising dance of sustainability and convenience
The global mega trend for greater convenience shows no sign of slowing down, while the growing understanding for the need for sustainable solutions across FMCG brands is increasingly both a legal and an emotional requirement.
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ArticleFinalist interviews: Plafco Fibertech's biodegradable & marine degradable fibre composite
We talk to Plafco Fibertech Finland about its biodegradable and marine degradable fibre composite, which has been nominated in the 'Resource Efficiency' category.
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ArticleFinalist interviews: Quinn’s fully recyclable black plastic tray
Today we speak to Thomas McCaffrey, new product development manager at Quinn, who talks us through a development with the potential to divert thousands of tonnes of black plastic ending up in landfill each year.