All Sustainability articles – Page 58
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ArticleEuroconsumers’ reuse and recycling system checklist prioritises consumer experience
In a new position paper, Euroconsumers has laid out a checklist set to aid the development of clear and affordable reuse and recycling systems that forefront consumer convenience.
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ArticleMono-PE air capsule developed for e-commerce packaging by Dow and P&G China
Dow and Procter & Gamble China have developed a mono-PE air capsule for e-commerce packaging said to reduce material usage and offer a weight reduction of over 40% compared to traditional corrugated parcel boxes.
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ArticleUpdated design-for-recycling guidance from 4evergreen focuses on beverage packaging
The 4evergreen alliance has released a second version of its Circularity by Design guideline, adding guidance on designing beverage packaging for recycling.
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ArticleTotalEnergies aims to reduce material usage with new HDPE resin for tethered caps
TotalEnergies has launched its new HDPE 20HD07 resin for tethered cap applications in a bid to lower its material usage, enhance material recovery, and improve recycling.
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Article‘World’s first’ aluminium from carbon-free hydrogen produced by Hydro
Hydro claims to have produced the ‘world’s first’ successful batch of aluminium using carbon-free hydrogen as an energy source in a move thought to contribute to the use of green hydrogen in heavy industry aluminium production.
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ArticleRecycling markets risk consolidation in 2023 amid weak demand - but pendulum will swing back
Demand for European mechanically recycled polymers is the lowest it’s been for several years. Costs through the chain remain high and producer margins for many grades narrow. In this insight, Mark Victory, Senior Editor, Recycling at ICIS, discusses the current underlying structural shortages – particularly of packaging suitable material – and sustainability pressure from regulators and consumers shows little sign of abating.
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Article‘92% recycled’ plastic box to roll out for Aldi’s TANDIL laundry detergent
Aldi Nord and Süd are repackaging their TANDIL 3-in-1 laundry detergent in a box made ‘almost entirely’ from recycled plastic packaging waste from the yellow bag or bin – a transition set to save around 60 tons of new plastic.
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ArticleCabka designs Pallet Box 2.0 for high-volume storage and logistics
Cabka has revealed the Pallet Box 2.0, a plastic load carrier with a 1,400-litre volume designed for improved handling and increased durability in automated storage and high-volume logistics.
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ArticleParkside’s laser scoring technology seeks to create peal-and-reseal lids from PET film
Parkside has revealed its ParkScribe laser scoring technology, set to create easy peel-and-reseal PET lids from the company’s lidding films.
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ArticleNew report highlights consumer interest in prefilled returnable packaging
A consumer research project run by City to Sea and Re by Beauty Kitchen claims to have revealed a general interest in circular packaging systems for retail products – proposing prefilled returnable packaging as the most convenient and popular option.
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ArticleTake part in Packaging Europe’s Readers’ Award 2023!
We’re excited to reveal that our coveted Readers’ Award will be returning this year as part of Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Awards 2023! Click here to take part and make your nomination.
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ArticleMilk & More to expand refillable glass bottle scheme
Milk & More is extending its partnership with Again to include additional dairy products and beverages in their delivery and collection scheme for reusable glass bottles.
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ArticleSingle-piece cardboard wrap from DS Smith aims for easy opening and resource preservation
DS Smith has unveiled DD Wrap, a multi-category Shelf Ready Packaging (SRP) solution designed to conserve resources, reduce waste, and facilitate a positive unboxing experience for consumers.
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ArticleMondi and Syntegon incorporate recycled fibres into paper packaging for dry food
Mondi and Syntegon have revealed a recyclable paper packaging solution – produced from recycled fibres – for dry foods like pasta, sugar, and flour.
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ArticleReuse and refill: success, challenges, and learnings
In theory, reusable and refillable packaging solutions are two of several pathways to achieving circularity, reducing waste, and tackling pollution. So, why hasn’t every trial or pilot been successful? Nestlé’s Jodie Roussell, Global Public Affairs Lead for Packaging and Sustainability, and Antje Shaw, Global Packaging Sustainability Manager, reflect on the firsthand knowledge the company has gained and set out a roadmap for future success.
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ArticlePernod Ricard unveils packaging sustainability updates across portfolio
Pernod Ricard is pursuing circularity in its high-end drinks packaging by removing unnecessary box packaging from its portfolios, designing a glass flagon for its Royal Salute Scotch, and creating lighter, recyclable bottles for its Perrier-Jouët champagne.
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ArticleMetsä Group: ‘Proposed PPWR revisions lack clarity and will inhibit innovation’
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation proposed by the European Commission, which aims to tackle packaging waste and promote circularity, has frequently been the target of criticism for its perceived complexity and ambiguity. In this article, Maija Pohjakallio, Metsä Group’s VP of Climate and Circular Economy, and Jarkko Tuominen, VP of Projects at Metsä Spring, give their views on these potential shortcomings – and offer some solutions.
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ArticleStandardised rules for DRS and single waste management organisation will improve French plastic bottle recycling, says Elipso
Elipso is encouraging French policymakers to implement a single set of specifications and one waste management organisation to roll out a mandatory deposit return scheme for plastic bottle recycling in line with upcoming EU legislation.
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ArticleReusable e-commerce pouch and tracking application developed by no-boxx
Reusable packaging and retail tech start-up no-boxx is working to reduce single-use packaging waste, drive down carbon emissions, and optimise traceability in e-commerce with its reusable pouch packaging and tracking application.
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ArticleALPLA to open PET bottle recycling facility in South Africa
ALPLA is building a recycling plant in Ballito, South Africa, with an intended output of 35,000 tonnes of rPET flakes and pellets a year – aiming to enter the African recycling market and stimulate circularity in the region.