All Sustainability articles – Page 67
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PodcastFocus on packaging films
“The whole industry is working to improve the quality of recyclates, and we can only do that together without too much compromise.”Constantia Flexibles’ Achim Grefenstein talks to Elisabeth Skoda about challenges and opportunities around recyclability and using recycled content for packaging films and spotlights new developments and innovations.
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ArticleCardboard mushroom punnets revealed by Sainsbury’s in plastic reduction effort
Sainsbury’s is repackaging its own-brand mushrooms in cardboard punnets, which is set to remove enough plastics from its operations to match the weight of 43 full double-decker buses in London.
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ArticleStarbucks unlocks reuse in all ordering channels at Canadian and US locations
Reusable cups are now accepted in café, drive-thru, and mobile orders at all company-operated and participating licensed Starbucks stores in Canada and the United States – a move expected to bring the company closer to a 50% reduction in waste by 2030.
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ArticleBottle Up offers plant-based, pre-filled, reusable water bottle
Bottle Up claims to provide the first fully reusable, pre-filled, plant-based water bottle sold in the UK and aims to become a renewable and recyclable alternative to single-use plastic bottles.
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ArticleMechanically recyclable flow control valve line released by Aptar Closures
Aptar Closures has revealed its SimpliCycle line of fully recyclable flow control valves for condiments, sauces, and more – aiming to achieve mechanical recyclability while ensuring hygienic and precise product dispensing.
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ArticleSecurikett designs tamper-proof seal made of paper
Securikett has unveiled a new security seal made of paper, designed to protect cardboard packaging against a range of tampering methods while contributing to a circular economy.
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ArticleSÜDPACK acquires CARBOLIQ shares and appoints new managing director in chemical recycling progress
SÜDPACK has acquired additional shares in CARBOLIQ – intending to use its direct oiling technology to chemically recycle flexible packaging and complex multilayer films – and appointed a new managing director, BU Functional Films & Compounds manager Dick Hardow.
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ArticleCircular retail concept for premium spirits launched by ecoSPIRITS and La Maison du Whisky
ecoSPIRITS France and La Maison du Whisky’s new circular retail initiative offers a refill solution for premium and exclusive spirits in the retail sector and aims to align with French anti-waste legislation.
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ArticleParis Packaging Week reveals finalists for innovative packaging awards
The finalists for Paris Packaging Week’s ADF, PCD, and PLD Innovation Awards have been announced, with packaging from the beauty, luxury, premium drinks, and aerosol sectors set to be commemorated in ceremonies on 17th and 18th January.
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ArticleSEE digitally die-cuts protective packaging for faster lead times
SEE is implementing new digital die-cutting capabilities for its Sealed Air brand Korrvu retention and suspension packaging, aiming to decrease production lead times and free up storage space at customer facilities.
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ArticleHungary introduces new DRS for drink containers
Hungary has launched its new deposit return scheme for single-use drink containers in a collaboration between TOMRA and central system administrator MOL Hulladékgazdálkodási Zrt. (MOHU) – a move hoped to optimize the process of returning used packaging for new recyclers.
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ArticleTesco adopts paper packaging for pocket tissues
Tesco is replacing the plastic packaging for its own-brand pocket tissue multipacks with recyclable paper in hopes of saving over 55 million pieces of soft plastic.
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ArticleThe packaging stories and trends to follow in 2024
At the beginning of a new year, the editorial team at Packaging Europe shares its vision for the packaging industry in 2024 – where it might thrive, fall short, or change in the next twelve months.
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ArticleThe ultimate guide to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
As 2023 draws to a close, the packaging industry is looking at a whole new legislative landscape compared to the start of the year. To help us all wrap our heads around its development, we have compiled every story we’ve published on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) so far into one article.
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ArticleMoelven Wood substitutes shrink wrap with Billerud paper packaging
Moelven Wood is working with Billerud to develop a paper-based packaging solution for its wooden interior panels, intended as a replacement plastic shrink wrap.
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ArticleThe Brewers of Europe calls for fair alcoholic drinks packaging rules in PPWR’s ‘general approach’
In a new statement, The Brewers of Europe has called for a level playing field for alcoholic beverage packaging in the ‘general approach’ to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, arguing that there is ‘no reason’ for beer to be held to reuse and DRS rules while wines and spirits are exempt.
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ArticleUnleashing the future in pet food packaging trends
Manufacturers and designers are shaking up standard packaging conventions on all fronts, but what does this look like for pet food packaging? Howard Wright, Executive Creative and Strategic Director EMEA & Canada at Equator Design, directs us towards the trends we should keep an eye on when feeding our furry friends.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2023 Winner Interview: Procter & Gamble’s ECOCLIC box for liquid laundry capsules
Following Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Awards which took place in Amsterdam this November, we spoke to Samantha King, vice president of research and development at Procter & Gamble about the company’s win in the commercialized Renewable Materials category with its ECOCLIC box for liquid laundry capsules.
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ArticleNeste reports doubled plastic waste processing capacity in second half of 2023
Neste claims to have doubled the amount of plastic waste processed at its Porvoo refinery in the latter half of 2023, reaching over 6,000 tons, and plans to develop the location into a renewable and circular solutions site.
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ArticlePackaging Europe’s most popular stories from 2023
As we approach the end of 2023, here are our most popular stories from the past year – from the EU’s hotly debated PPWR proposals to L’Oréal’s packaging sustainability approach. Give this article a read for a rundown on the most important stories from the packaging industry in the past 12 months.