All Sustainability articles – Page 38
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ArticleAmcor introduces bakery packaging with 82% carbon footprint reduction
Amcor has launched its AmPrima Flowpack Pro solution for bakery products, said to achieve a carbon footprint reduction of up to 82% compared to traditional packaging solutions, up to 77% reduction in non-renewable energy use and up to 89% reduction in water consumption.
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ArticleWhat WWF wants from INC-5 and a Global Plastics Treaty
As INC-5 draws closer, WWF urges governments to “get serious” about a Global Plastics Treaty by mandating core measures globally, rejecting the removal or watering down of important steps, and optimizing the text’s impact amidst “dismal” efforts at other conferences.
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ArticleAntalis mails products in paper-based strapping and documents enclosed wallets
Antalis Packaging has added recyclable, biodegradable paper strapping and paper-based documents enclosed wallets to its e-commerce portfolio, hoping to replace unnecessary single-use plastics with sustainability-minded solutions.
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ArticleVertical cartoner from EndFlex combines automatic and manual loading
EndFlex has revealed Boxxer Kartnr-V, an automatic vertical cartoning machine with an additional manual loading station – designed for precision, efficiency, and flexibility in the packing process.
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ArticleOcado shoppers guided through reuse scheme via on-pack Polytag QR codes
Polytag has implemented Digital Link QR codes into Ocado Retail’s reusable packaging, connecting consumers to instructions for refilling and returning their products.
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Sponsored ContentWhere HP Indigo’s labels and flexible packaging division can take us next
What do advancements in HP Indigo’s labels and flexible packaging division mean for factors like print quality, sustainability, legislative requirements, and product protection? Vice president and general manager Noam Zilbershtain dives deep in this instalment of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series.
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ArticleLuxury pasta range now sold in paper packaging at Tesco
Home-recyclable paper packaging has been introduced for Tesco’s luxury dried pasta range, with the retailer hoping to save over 10 million pieces of plastic a year.
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ArticleThe problem with gasification
In this analysis, Joshua Dill, Plastics Recycling Analyst at ICIS, examines the critical challenges of strict regulations, technical issues, and high financial risks that are stalling gasification projects.
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ArticleMondi opens brand-new innovation hub
Mondi has opened a brand-new innovation hub in Germany which houses a research and development centre, an analytical laboratory, pilot lines, and a customer experience centre under one roof.
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ArticleWinners of the Sustainability Awards 2024 announced!
It’s that time of year again! At last night’s sold-out awards dinner full of industry leaders, the winners of the Sustainability Awards 2024 – the “Nobel Prize” for sustainable packaging innovations – were announced.
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ArticleThe Brief: Everything you need to know about INC-5
On 25th November – 1st December 2024, the final round of negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty will be held at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center in Busan, Republic of Korea. In this edition of The Brief, we revisit the four Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) meetings that have taken place so far and track the treaty’s progress in preparation for INC-5.
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ArticleRedesigned Paulig Coffee packs infuse culture, ethical sourcing, and more
Brandon Consultants has combined ethical sourcing, cultural influences, and a positive consumer experience into a ‘bold new look’ for Paulig Coffee’s Mundo range.
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ArticleSurface-treated paper for medical cold seal coatings revealed by Billerud
Billerud has launched a virgin fibre, surface-treated paper for non-sterile synthetic cold seal coatings in medical applications, including plaster packaging and wrapping for single-use gloves.
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ArticleLeadit releases report on hydrogen and renewable electricity for EU steel and iron transition
A new report by Leadit (Leadership Group for Industry Transition), based on an analysis of announced green steel projects which would account for 1/3 of current EU steel production, states that green steel could need 19% of the total EU policy target for domestic renewable hydrogen production.
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ArticleIf take-up of mechanically recycled polymers is limited, could chemical recycling bridge the gap?
In this ICIS insight, Tom Brown, Chief News Correspondent at ICIS, explores how chemical recycling could bridge an important gap. Despite current delays and policy hurdles, he argues that it could potentially add 3 million tonnes of capacity by 2029.
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ArticleBerry Global’s non-carbon black ice cream pack wins IICC award
A pack produced by Berry Global for Norwegian ice cream manufacturer Diplom-Is’s Royal brand has won the International Ice Cream Consortium (IICC) award for best packaging solution.
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ArticleSustainable transformation – ask the experts - LIVE
Inks and coatings expert Siegwerk has been working extensively on creating sustainable solutions. In this Linkedin Live session, you will have the chance to engage directly with the company’s experts on various topics related to sustainability and the circular economy.
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives: A world without plastic waste
Avoiding plastic waste is an important piece of the packaging sustainability puzzle. In our latest podcast interview with Dr. Alexander von Niessen, Managing Partner and CEO at Chocal Sustainable Packaging, we hear how the company addresses this challenge through innovative packaging machines that work with renewable raw materials that are both recyclable and compostable.
Chocal Sustainable Packaging will be exhibiting at our Sustainable Packaging Summit. Podcast listeners can get a 10% discount on Sustainable Packaging Summit tickets! Join us in Amsterdam on 12-13 November. To redeem your discount, use the code PEPOD10 at check-out. Details: www.packagingsummit.earth/2024/ -
ArticleMonkey 47 gin introduces bottle made from 95% PCR
Pernod Ricard’s premium gin brand Monkey 47 has introduced a bottle made from 95% post-consumer recycled glass (PCR) for its Sloe Gin.
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ArticleIndustry partnership unveils ‘copy and paste’ solution for building chemical recycling plants
Neste, Alterra and Technip Energies have launched a project that offers a standardized, modular solution for building chemical recycling plants.