All Sustainability articles – Page 30
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ArticleBOTTA EcoPackaging develops recyclable kraft cable ties in bid to reduce single-use plastics
BOTTA EcoPackaging has revealed cable ties made from recyclable kraft paper in a move expected to help businesses cut down on unnecessary single-use plastics and lower their environmental footprints without compromising on tie strength or durability.
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ArticlePlastic-to-paper shift could increase environmental footprint, says Rabobank
A new report from Rabobank warns that consumer demand to replace plastic packaging with paper is not a silver bullet in the pursuit of sustainability – citing higher energy consumption, increased carbon emissions, and the addition of extra materials that could prevent recyclability or biodegradability as contributing factors.
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ArticleThree trends observed at Pharmapack 2024
Pharmapack 2024 – this year’s instalment of an annual event for pharmaceutical packaging, drug delivery, medical devices, and machinery – took place in Paris on 24-25th January. Remi Turbet Delof, global strategic account manager at Systech, runs us through the common threads in the solutions on display, including anti-tampering measures, smart packaging features, serialization, transparency and traceability, and automation.
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ArticleWinners of Pharmapack Awards 2024 winners announced
This year’s Pharmapack Awards winners include an injection moulding technology that replaces plastics with pulp; a system that can turn standard prefilled syringes into dual-chamber solutions for lyophilized drugs; and an intra-nasal delivery device for comfortable and targeted drug administration.
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ArticleExploring the role of packaging in beverage brands’ net zero strategies
With the European Union aiming to be climate-neutral by 2050, companies’ net zero strategies are more important than ever. Frances Butler takes a closer look at how beverage brand owners PepsiCo and Coca-Cola are tackling their emissions, what role packaging plays in their net zero strategies, and ...
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ArticleEurope could miss targets due to low plastic recyclate demand, report warns
According to Plastics Recyclers Europe, the total European installed plastics recycling capacity saw a 7% decline in growth rate year-on-year and reached 12.5 million tonnes in 2022 – potentially putting Europe at risk of missing legislative targets.
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ArticleInvestors to receive financial returns from plastic waste reduction and recycling projects in new bond
The World Bank has issued a seven-year, $100 million Plastic Waste Reduction-Linked Bond expected to provide investors with financial returns through plastic and carbon credits generated in waste reduction and recycling projects in vulnerable communities in Ghana and Indonesia.
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ArticleTekniPlex closes bottles and jars with paper-based induction heat seal liners
A new series of recyclable, paper-based induction heat seal liners from TekniPlex Consumer Products is designed to seal dry pharma, nutrition, and food products in bottles and jars with the same protective properties as conventional solutions.
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ArticleCapri Sun adopts ‘stronger’ paper straws in pursuit of recyclability
Capri Sun will roll out FSC-certified, ‘stronger than ever’ paper straws across its entire range in Q1 2024 in pursuit of completely recyclable packaging.
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ArticleLabel-free Sprite and Sprite Zero bottles trialled by Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is temporarily removing the labels from its Sprite and Sprite Zero on-the-go bottles to trial label-free packaging in hopes of reducing plastic waste.
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ArticleWrapping paper and self-assembled box from Releaf Paper made of fallen leaves
Releaf Paper has introduced three new products made from fallen leaves and recycled fibres – including a self-assembled box and wrapping paper – that seek to unite functionality, sustainability, and visual appeal.
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ArticleXampla seeks to scale up biodegradable coating with $7 million funding round
Xampla has raised US$7 million (€6,466,250) in its latest funding round; the money is intended to help expand its biodegradable, food-safe Morro Coating for takeaway packaging, sachets, and cups into new markets and support the transition away from single-use plastics.
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ArticleRevisions made to RecyClass Recyclability Evaluation Protocols and Design for Recycling Guidelines
In a move set to provide up-to-date advice for improving the recyclability of plastic packaging, RecyClass has updated its Recyclability Evaluation Protocols and released a new set of Design for Recycling Guidelines for all plastic packaging streams.
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ArticleTOMRA develops tall, compact DRS backroom storage for drinks containers
TOMRA has revealed its first vertical and compact backroom system to store beverage containers returned for recycling, set to add height to storage cabinets for space-efficient reverse vending layouts.
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ArticleEuropean Bioplastics envisions EU action plan for biopolymer industry growth in new manifesto
European Bioplastics’ new Policy Manifesto urges the European Union to lay out a Biopolymers Industrial Action Plan and drive the growth of the bioplastics industry – suggesting that it establish harmonized regulatory framework, introduce market incentives, and drive consumer awareness of its environmental benefits.
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PodcastTracing the life cycle of inks and coatings with Siegwerk
Printing inks and coatings not only add colour to product labels and packaging, but also ensure their functionality and safety. Siegwerk’s Alina Marm discusses the product journey and the material aspects that play a part in each step of the production process with Elisabeth Skoda, looking at innovations in the areas of ink and coating with a particular focus on the company’s UniNATURE range.
We previously spoke with Alina about her PhD work around packaging and human rights – you can listen to that conversation here. -
ArticleVolpak and Watttron implement digital sealing into horizontal pouching machinery
A strategic partnership between Volpak and Watttron intends to integrate intelligent digital sealing technology into horizontal pouching machinery in a step towards precise, efficient, and sustainable flexible packaging processes.
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ArticleBiffa commences recycling service for takeaway beverage cups
Biffa has launched a nationwide recycling service set to keep ‘millions’ of hot and cold takeaway beverage cups out of general waste in the UK.
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ArticleModified atmosphere films from StePacPPC customized for mushroom preservation
StePacPPC has tailored its modified atmosphere packaging films to suit a range of whole, sliced, and fresh mushrooms – aiming to extend their short shelf life and lower both food waste and cost.
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ArticlePetainer and Oonly introduce reusable PET water bottle to Hungarian market
In light of Hungary’s new deposit return scheme, Petainer and Oonly have released their first refillable PET bottle for mineral water on the Hungarian market in hopes of driving circularity in the country’s beverage sector.