All Sustainability articles – Page 77
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ArticleThe Sustainability Awards 2023 is open for submissions!
The most serious, rigorous and prestigious international competition for sustainability in packaging is back for another year. Click to learn more about how you can take part.
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ArticleBillerud CEO Christoph Michalski on its growth strategy investments in the US and Norway
“I look forward to taking on the challenge of developing BillerudKorsnäs to reach its full potential,” said Christoph Michalski, CEO of Billerud, when taking up the post in the summer of 2020. Lots has happened since he got started – the major acquisition of Verso in the United States is one example, and the recently announced partnership with Viken Skog in Norway another. Sitting down with Bo Wallteg – editor-in-chief at nord emballage (where this article originally appeared) – over lunch at HK, Michalski elaborated on his thoughts on the US and Norway and what awaits around the corner.
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ArticleNGOs unite to create knowledge exchange network and pursue eradication of plastic pollution
The World Economic Forum’s Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Plastics Initiative and WRAP have announced a collaboration set to share knowledge between their global initiatives and encourage global progress in combating plastic pollution.
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ArticleMitsubishi HiTec Paper introduces premium matt papers for label applications in expansion of inkjet paper range
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper has updated its jetscript range of matt inkjet papers to improve print quality, including two new premium papers specifically implemented as face materials for label applications.
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ArticleBaumer hhs seeks to replace glue wheel units with new side seam gluing solution
Baumer hhs’ new Side Seam Gluing Solution for straight-line box production is aiming to replace glue wheel units with high-performance application heads to apply glue from below – thought to reduce waste and water use.
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ArticleR3PACK project identifies scaled-up reuse schemes as focus point for upcoming food-contact legislation
A public consultation on the revision of EU food contact materials coordinated by the consortium of the EU Horizon project R3PACK has suggested that the implementation of consumer reuse options at scale is the quickest method of reducing plastic pollution, and that upcoming EU legislation should uplift safe and sustainable packaging solutions.
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ArticleGPA Global acquires Cosfibel Group for nearshoring opportunities and growth into luxury packaging
GPA Global has acquired Cosfibel Group in a move hoped to establish GPA’s presence in the luxury packaging sector and expand its nearshore and onshore manufacturing capabilities.
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ArticleQuadpack adds refillable compact casing to its wooden beauty packaging range
Quadpack is expanding its Woodacity range with the refillable Idol Woodacity Solo Twist Compact, featuring wooden casing and a twist system thought to increase accessibility for both left- and right-handed consumers.
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ArticleIshida Europe launches VFFS bagmaker aiming to increase speed, flexibility, and energy efficiency
Ishida Europe’s new INSPIRA Box Motion vertical form fill seal (VFFS) bagmaker is set to facilitate a lower-cost and flexible operation process for snacks manufacturers – also utilising 17% less energy in operation and 25% less on standby than previous models, according to the company.
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PodcastThe brand owner’s packaging perspective - KIND
KIND, part of the Mars family, has announced that it is utilising materials sourced from advanced recycling to package its snack bars, aiming to reduce the amount of virgin plastics in its packaging portfolio.
Elisabeth Skoda speaks to Liz Jacobsen, who is global technical sustainability director at KIND to discuss how the development of the material, the challenges and opportunities around creating recyclable packaging from recycled materials, and KIND’s wider sustainability strategies. -
ArticleBorealis backs chemical recycling with acquisition of majority stake in Renasci
Borealis has acquired a majority stake in Renasci, a provider of chemical recycling solutions and the creator of the Smart Chain Processing (SCP) concept, with the aim of increasing its access to chemically recycled feedstock.
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ArticleAmcor releases recyclable forming films for meat and dairy that offer ‘80% carbon footprint reduction’
Amcor has unveiled its recyclable PrimeSeal and DairySeal Recycle-Ready Thermoforming Films with memory retention technology for meat, fish, and dairy products – which it says can lower carbon footprints by 80% in comparison with existing PA and PE films.
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ArticleArdagh Group funds projects aiming for one-third reduction in water usage at glassmaking sites
Ardagh Glass Packaging – Europe has invested in two water reduction projects based in Sweden and Poland in a move anticipated to cut down on its water usage by a third – contributing towards its targeted 26% decrease in water intensity by 2030.
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ArticleWaitrose replaces glass bottles with aluminium cans for small-format wine ranges
Waitrose is seeking to reduce its carbon footprint and consumers’ product wastage by selling its small wine formats in aluminium cans instead of glass bottles.
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ArticleNGOs take legal action against Danone over alleged inaction against plastic pollution
ClientEarth has announced that, alongside Surfrider Foundation Europe and Zero Waste France, it will be taking Danone to court, alleging that it has violated its legal requirement to disclose and address the environmental impact of its operations.
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ArticleThe packaging stories and trends to follow in 2023
What will 2023 hold for the packaging industry? In this article, the Packaging Europe editorial team gives its predictions on the biggest challenges the sector will face during the year ahead.
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ArticleWinners of WorldStar Awards 2023 announced by World Packaging Organisation
The World Packaging Organisation has announced the 228 winners of its WorldStar Awards 2023, including nominees under the new Gift Packaging, Digital Packaging, and Accessible Packaging categories.
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ArticleStora Enso completes De Jong Packaging Group acquisition and estimates 2,000 million m2 corrugated packaging capacity
Stora Enso has successfully completed its acquisition of De Jong Packaging Group and aims to further expand its portfolio into applications such as renewable packaging and e-commerce solutions at a combined corrugated packaging capacity of 2,000 million m2.
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ArticleTotalEnergies joins NEXTLOOPP project with aim of enhancing recycled polymers range
TotalEnergies has announced that it has joined the NEXTLOOPP project in hopes of driving a successful feasibility review of advanced mechanical recycling projects for food-grade advanced mechanical recycling and expanding its own portfolio of recycled polymers.
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ArticleSmurfit Kappa repackages Walkers crisps multi-packs in cardboard box to cut down on plastics
Smurfit Kappa has worked alongside PepsiCo to replace the plastic outer packaging of its Walkers crisps brand multi-packs with a cardboard alternative, aiming to eliminate 250 tonnes of plastic from its supply chain every year.