All Sustainability articles – Page 59
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ArticleSmithers tracks how PPWR will accelerate Europe’s drive to sustainable packaging
The impending adoption of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) to replace the 30-year-old Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive 94/62/EC, is once again making Europe a focus for sustainable packaging innovation. These changes, and the impact across the packaging value chain, are examined in a recent free White Paper – A framework for understanding the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) – from Smithers, the leading consultancy for the paper, print, and packaging industries.
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Article€23 million in growth financing set to help Paptic phase out rise in plastic packaging
Paptic has raised €23 million in growth financing in preparation for the industrial scale-up of its foam-based manufacturing technology, the expansion of its product portfolio, and its 2030 target for carbon neutrality.
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ArticleH.B. Fuller reveals pressure-sensitive adhesive range with ‘no look’ and ‘near-zero-CO2’ properties
H.B. Fuller will display a range of pressure-sensitive adhesives at Labelexpo Europe 2023 that look towards high-quality aesthetics, clean label removal, and a reduction in carbon emissions.
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ArticleSabert showcases range of ‘recyclable’ paper trays and cutlery
Sabert Corporation Europe is presenting two of its food-to-go tray solutions and a range of paper cutlery – all claiming to be fully recyclable – at the annual Lunch! show.
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ArticleAluminium aerosol can market grew by 6.6% in first half of 2023, says AEROBAL
In the first half of 2023, the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) claims that its members’ global shipments of aluminium aerosol cans increased by 6.6% to just over 3.2 billion units – noting a growing interest in CO2 reduction and challenges posed by global economic conditions.
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives: Focus on post-consumer recycled content
With increasing sustainability demands, companies have to find ways to make their packaging more sustainable without sacrificing functionality. Dirk Gabriel, COO Consumer Flexibles at Mondi, sheds light on how including post-consumer recycled content (PCR) can help companies reach their sustainability goals, and will discuss what challenges have to be overcome to reach this goal as well as innovations in the pipeline.
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ArticleWhat does ocean plastic actually look like?
A new study argues that the ocean contains fewer microplastics than previously thought and bears a denser layer of pollution on the surface than beneath the waves – yet it warns that these larger plastic fragments can remain for decades.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2023 Finalist Interview: ALPLA’s Canupak beauty care packaging
In our latest Finalist Interview ahead of the Sustainability Awards, we spoke to ALPLA’s innovation manager Karina Pölzl about the company’s ‘carbon-optimised’ Canupak packaging, nominated in the pre-commercalised Climate category.
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ArticleLabel release liners containing PCR content and unbleached fibres revealed by Ahlstrom
Ahlstrom is extending its Acti-V range of high-performance release liners with new products containing recycled and unbleached fibre content, intended for Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) laminates and labels.
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ArticleEssential Parfums adopts Coverpla’s refillable screw neck perfume bottle
Coverpla has developed a refillable screw neck design for its glass Gala bottle, updating the fixed neck design used to package Essential Parfums’ ‘sustainable’ fragrance line.
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ArticleBain & Co notes stalling decarbonisation, misidentified sustainability metrics, and financial growth opportunities in paper industry
A new report from Bain & Co examines the landscape of the paper and packaging industry and identifies environmental roadblocks, including slow progress in carbon reduction efforts and consumers’ skewed perceptions of sustainable materials, alongside potential opportunities for economic benefit.
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ArticleAustralia’s ‘first’ infinite recycling R&D facility announced by Samsara Eco
Samsara Eco will open what is claimed to be Australia’s first infinite recycling research and development facility, where the start-up hopes to expand its enzymatic library and pursue its goal of recycling 1.5 million tonnes of plastic a year by 2030.
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ArticleHeinz Snap Pot awarded for ‘circular’ integration of recycled plastic at Environmental Packaging Awards
The Heinz Snap Pot developed by Berry Global, which reportedly contains 39% ISCC PLUS-certified recycled plastic on a mass balance basis, has received a Gold award at the Environmental Packaging Awards.
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ArticleQuadpack completes mono-material wooden packaging range for beauty products
Quadpack’s full-wood, plastic-free Woodacity beauty packaging collection has reportedly expanded into a fully mono-material range and aims to offer a sustainable solution for the personal care and cosmetics industries.
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ArticleGreiner Packaging ‘repurposes’ existing Nomadic packaging format for new protein granola range
Greiner Packaging has worked alongside Nomadic to launch its new Protein+ Granola range in an ‘upside-down version’ of its Yogurt & Oat Clusters packaging format, designed for eating on the go and complete recyclability.
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ArticleAvery Dennison presents linerless pressure-sensitive labels and developments in connected packaging
At Labelexpo Europe 2023, Avery Dennison will reveal two new decorative linerless solutions for pressure-sensitive labels featuring patented micro-perforation technology and its latest progress in connected packaging powered by its atma.io product cloud – setting its sights on both traceability and reduced environmental impact.
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ArticleFlexible tube deliveries rose by 2% in first half of 2023, says etma
The European Tube Manufacturers Association (etma) has reported an almost 2% growth in flexible tube deliveries in the first half of 2023, reaching a total volume of approximately 6.2 billion units and signifying general stability in the market.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2023 Finalist Interview: Syntegon’s paper-ON-form
The latest edition of our Finalist Interview series for the Sustainability Awards comes courtesy of Syntegon, with its paper-ON-form retrofit kit for cold-sealable paper packaging on existing horizontal flow wrapping machines. We spoke to the company about this entry, nominated in the commercialised Machinery category.
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ArticleSIG sets target to reach 90% fibre content in aluminium-free aseptic cartons by 2030
SIG has announced its intent to develop a full-barrier, aluminium-free aseptic packaging structure with at least 90% fibre content by 2030, aiming for an interim target of at least 85% by 2025.
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ArticleSappi and Xeikon envision direct printing on paper-based flexibles with new toner formulation
Sappi and Xeikon have come together to print a new toner formulation directly onto flexible, paper-based packaging materials – a solution thought to preserve a pack’s recyclability and optimise the speed and flexibility of the printing process.