All Sustainability articles – Page 36
-
ArticleSmurfit Kappa supplies water-resistant coating to cardboard produce trays
McCormack Family Farms has applied Smurfit Kappa’s water-resistant coating to its cardboard produce trays, replacing wax-lined and PET alternatives in search of recyclability for its packaging.
-
ArticlePackaging waste and rejected shoemaking material converted into new plastics under EU projects
The European Union’s LIFE Programme saw two projects collect and recycle commercial plastic packaging waste under a reverse logistics agreement; and turn clothing and shoe waste into polyester stable fibre for packaging applications, among others.
-
ArticleLab plastics produced with renewable feedstock in Neste and Eppendorf collaboration
Neste and Eppendorf have entered a strategic partnership to replace fossil feedstock with a renewable alternative in the production of plastic tubes, filter pipette tips, and other consumables for the life science industry.
-
ArticleFASTEN pursues luxury and sustainability with refillable, mono-material cream jar
Innovative Beauty Group’s FASTEN Packaging company has unveiled Goodloop, its refillable and recyclable jar for cream products intended to combine luxury branding with sustainable progress.
-
ArticleDigital supply chain solution from Smurfit Kappa targets low emissions and high efficiency
Smurfit Kappa’s SupplySmart digital solution is set to help reduce emissions and increase efficiency across supply chains, with Henkel reporting a 66% reduction in volume and 44% lower carbon emissions during transport for its dishwasher tablet.
-
ArticleWestRock provides paperboard carrier for Coca-Cola multipacks
Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages will replace plastic rings for its multipack bottled beverages with WestRock’s paperboard carrier and aspires to cut an annual 200,000 pounds of plastic from its footprint.
-
ArticleBacardi narrows down cardboard gift packs in waste reduction effort
Bacardi is cutting down on the number of cardboard gift boxes used for its brands, intending to lower its cardboard use by around 100 tons in the first year.
-
ArticleNokia to adopt smaller, lighter, recyclable packaging for broadband access nodes by end of 2023
By the end of 2023, Nokia plans to transition into 60% smaller, 44% lighter, and 100% recyclable packaging for its Lightspan range of broadband access nodes; the shift is anticipated to cut down on CO2 emissions and material waste.
-
ArticleSelf-separating yoghurt cups from Greiner Packaging applied to Molkerei Forster yoghurts
Molkerei Forster is adopting Greiner Packaging’s self-separating cups for its 500g Milbona brand natural yoghurts sold at Lidl Schweiz – aiming for recovery in separate recycling streams in the future.
-
ArticleBorealis to boost recycling capacity with Integra Plastics acquisition
Borealis has acquired advanced mechanical recycler Integra Plastics AD in the hopes of increasing its recycling capacity by over 20,000 tons and meeting consumer demand for sustainable solutions.
-
ArticleUnpacking the progress and setbacks from the latest round of Global Plastic Treaty negotiations
Recent developments in the negotiations for the Global Plastic Treaty have left stakeholders with mixed emotions ranging from disappointment to cautious optimism. As the dust settles from a week of intense talks and unexpected twists, Willemijn Peeters, CEO and founder of circular plastics agency Searious Business, explores the nuanced dynamics of INC-3 – the stormy nights but also the sun shining through the clouds.
-
ArticleCoveris wraps food in mono-material thermoform packaging
Coveris intends to replace non-recyclable materials in thermoforming packaging for food with its mono-material alternative, MonoFlex Thermoform.
-
ArticleRecyclable Tray2Go from Sabert geared towards takeaway sushi, pastries, and more
Sabert Corporation Europe intends to provide a fully recyclable packaging solution for chilled food-to-go, confectionery, and bakery products with its multifunctional Tray2Go.
-
PodcastShining a spotlight on the PPWR
Following the European parliament’s adoption of amendments to the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), Tim Sykes speaks to Avery Dennison’s policy specialists Emilie Bartolini and Alena Maran to get their take on implications for the value chain, challenges and opportunities and the company’s actions to ‘PPWR-proof’ itself and its partners.
-
Article‘World’s largest’ centralized DRS launches in Romania
Romania is rolling out a centralized deposit return system – said to be one of the world’s largest with almost 80,000 collection points – and seeks to increase collection and recycling rates for single-use beverage containers.
-
ArticlePackaging ban for fruit and veg would ‘level the playing field’ in tackling retail waste, says Tesco
Tesco is supporting a government ban on fruit and vegetable packaging in a bid to prevent inequalities between market competitors when combating waste – although other retailers have voiced their concerns about selling fresh produce loose, from product quality to consumer uptake.
-
ArticleSGD Pharma tailors lightweight glass bottles to beauty and cosmetics products
SGD Pharma has revealed a lightweight glass bottle range that claims to optimize weight, lower carbon footprint, and utilize the functionality and aesthetic appeal of glass in cosmetics and beauty packaging. Citing the findings of Bain & Company’s ‘Unpacking Asia-Pacific Consumers’ New Love Affair with Sustainability’ ...
-
ArticleOnline tool from PreZero evaluates and optimizes sustainable packaging designs
PreZero’s new online tool, PreZero SPOT, has been designed to help packaging manufacturers and distributors save resources, cut down on packaging waste, and optimize their sustainable packaging designs by evaluating their own product portfolios.
-
ArticleAkzoNobel funds production plant for bisphenol-free coatings
Paints and coatings company AkzoNobel is investing €32 million into a new plant at Vilafranca del Penedès to manufacture bisphenol-free coatings for metal packaging companies in the EMEA region.
-
ArticleMondi sets sights on corrugated board over expanded polystyrene for white goods packaging
Mondi is working with its partners to phase out expanded polystyrene in white goods packaging and implement its corrugated Snug&Strong solution – an alternative expected to enhance recyclability and meet legislative requirements while lowering damage and return costs.