All Sustainability articles – Page 3
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ArticleNext Global Plastics Treaty meeting will be held in Geneva, UNEP confirms
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has announced that the next International Negotiating Committee meeting (INC-5.2) to negotiate a Global Plastics Treaty will be held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva from 5th – 14th August 2025.
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ArticleNew PCR polymer from Berry to slash CO2 in homecare and industrial packs
Berry has revealed a ‘high-quality’ post-consumer recycled plastic polymer for non-contact-sensitive homecare and industrial packaging, said to eliminate around 36,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions every year.
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ArticleFood-contact recycled PS with dissolution technology revealed by Trinseo
Trinseo has unveiled a transparent recycled polystyrene resin featuring dissolution technology, designed for use in dairy containers, food trays, hot and cold drink cups, and other food-contact applications.
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ArticleSuperglass to ship insulation on The Pallet LOOP’s reusable green pallets
From April, Superglass will distribute its glass mineral wool insulation on The Pallet LOOP’s reusable green pallets, expecting to reduce carbon footprint by 40% while enhancing pallet strength by 25%.
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ArticleInside Mondi FlexStudios – and its vision for circular packaging
Mondi has inaugurated FlexStudios, a new 2300m² research and customer experience centre in Steinfeld, Germany. This state-of-the-art facility aims to foster the co-creation of flexible packaging solutions and promote a more sustainable future.
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ArticleTesco, Asda and Lidl among retailers adopting self-separating porridge pots
Greggs, Asda, Lidl, M&S, Tesco, Waitrose and Morrisons have implemented Greiner Packaging’s self-separating packaging solution – which is said to achieve a recyclability rate of up to 98% – into their own-brand instant porridge pots.
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ArticleStatement seeks simpler Green Claims verification and more transition time
EUROPEN, FoodDrinkEurope, Cepi, and Cosmetics Europe are among the signatories of a joint statement encouraging EU policymakers to clarify the Green Claims Directive’s substantiation and verification requirements, loosen its transition period, and reconsider its rules on hazardous substances.
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ArticleBreaking barriers in polypropylene recycling: A path to sustainable packaging
Polypropylene (PP) is one of the most widely used plastics, yet it has comparatively low recycling rates. A recent market analysis from PreScouter examined the current state of the recycled PP supply chain. Report co-authors Dr. Marija Jovic and Dr. Daniel Morales share their key findings and recommendations on what brands and recyclers need to do to bridge the gap between PP recycling capacity and post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic demand.
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ArticleExxonMobil, Kuraray, and Alico pack meat in PET- and PVDC-free shrink bags
ExxonMobil, Alico, and Kuraray have collectively designed a high-performance shrink barrier bag to protect fresh meats against oxygen and humidity without relying on PET or PVDC.
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ArticleSherwin-Williams offers paint refills in Mondi’s spouted pouch
Mondi and Sherwin-Williams now provide recyclable spouted pouches of concentrated paint refills – thought to reduce plastic consumption by 90% versus a 5-litre bucket – and urge consumers to reuse plastic paint tubs for the paint mixing process.
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ArticleStarbucks, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola see 51% return rate with default reusable cups
The Coca-Cola Company, Starbucks, PepsiCo and others served reusable takeaway cups as the default in a Closed Loop Partners trial and apparently achieved a 51% return rate, suggesting environmental benefits for mandatory reuse.
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ArticleWhat does the packaging industry think of the Clean Industrial Deal?
As the European Commission announces its Clean Industrial Deal, packaging industry players praise its implications for recycling infrastructure, European preference criteria, and harmonized regulations – yet they warn against preferential funding in the clean tech transition, failing to address regulatory loopholes, and overlooking the role of reuse in optimizing raw materials.
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives: Moulded fibre packaging innovations with Cirkla
What role can moulded fibre packaging play when it comes to finding alternatives to plastic packaging? Ankur Gupta, co-founder and chief business officer at Cirkla speaks to Elisabeth Skoda and discusses what drives the shift, challenges companies face when wanting to make the switch, and how product innovations such as fibre MAP trays support it.
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ArticleCardboard handle for six-pack Martins Brewery bottles provided by DS Smith
DS Smith has developed a custom cardboard six-packhandle solution for glass bottles of Martin Brewery’s organic beer, designed for a simple but memorable unboxing experience with mathematical puzzles provided inside.
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ArticleTetra Pak brings certified recycled polymer packs to food and drink in India
Tetra Pak claims to be the first company in India’s food and beverage packaging industry to offer its packaging materials with ISCC PLUS certified recycled polymers, aligning with incoming national legislation around plastic waste management.
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ArticleKINGFA opens advanced recycling facility for plastic waste in Montalbo
KINGFA’s Environmental SCI & TECH Spain subsidiary has inaugurated its Montalbo chemical recycling facility, expected to reach an annual capacity of 30,000 tons of ‘high-performance’ recycled plastics and bolster Spain’s plastic waste recycling system.
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ArticleThe ultimate guide to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in 2025
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is now in force, but does it address your biggest concerns? In this edition of the Brief, we break down the official text to discover how well it aligns with industry feedback – and what it means for you in the coming years.
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ArticleDutch Government considers lifting single-use plastic packaging surcharge
Apparently, a majority of the Netherlands’ House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal) wants to lift the national surcharge on single-use plastic packaging, claiming it benefits businesses more than the planet and has not led to a decrease in plastic waste.
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ArticleDanone settles plastics transparency lawsuit with NGO coalition
Amidst a lawsuit alleging its failure to record its plastic consumption, Danone has reached an agreement with ClientEarth, Surfrider Foundation Europe and Zero Waste France; now the corporation must publish its use of plastics, strengthen its plastics prevention policy, and attend annual meetings in the coming years.
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ArticleCepi says European paper and pulp grew in 2024 but faces ongoing challenges
The European pulp and paper sector saw increases in consumption and production last year, according to Cepi’s preliminary statistics report, with packaging driving its recycling performance; but upcoming energy and industry policies, global trade wars, and geopolitical instability could still cause ‘profound impact’, it adds.