All Sustainability articles – Page 81
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ArticleNanocoating technology from Nfinite Nanotech set to enhance oxygen barrier performance of Amcor’s recyclable and compostable packaging
A joint research project agreement between Amcor and Nfinite Nanotechnology is expected to enhance recyclable and compostable packaging with nanocoating technology to improve its oxygen barrier performance.
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ArticleFujifilm aspires for sustainable printing in range of analogue and digital solutions
Fujifilm is set to display its portfolio of analogue and digital packaging solutions – including water-washable flexo plates, narrow web inks, and multiple jet presses – at interpack 2023 in a bid to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability and support the production of printed packaging.
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ArticleFruit and vegetable industry players release joint statement condemning European Commission’s plastic packaging ban
Copa-Cogeca, Freshfel Europe, the European Fresh Produce Association, and Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association have made a statement calling for the Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste to reconsider the ban on packaging for fruit and vegetables under 1.5kg and instead implement more nuanced incentives and strategies such as ecological labelling.
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ArticleMorrama designs refillable lipstick cases, palettes, pots and pumps
Morrama has revealed its refillable packaging range, Maya, created in collaboration with Shanghai-based manufacturer PPK to serve as a response to excessive waste in makeup and personal care packaging.
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ArticleInsect-based biorefinery for plastic waste and temperature-sensitive indicator amongst EIT Food’s Marketed Innovation Prize winners
EIT Food has announced the winners of its Marketed Innovation Prize, including Norbite’s insect-based biorefinery for plastic waste and Mimica’s temperature-sensitive indicator for monitoring food freshness.
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ArticleNew Belgian plastic recycling plant announced by Fost Plus and Morssinkhof Plastics
Fost Plus has signed a contract with Morssinkhof Plastics Belgium to build a new recycling plant and convert polypropylene, polyethylene, and HDPE packaging waste into raw materials for further packaging production – expecting to recycle around 40,000 tons of plastic packaging annually.
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ArticleSainsbury’s own-brand laundry detergents repackaged in recyclable cardboard cartons
Sainsbury’s has launched new, home-recyclable cardboard cartons for its 750ml own-brand laundry detergents, expected to halve the range’s carbon emissions and help save 22 tonnes of household plastic waste every year.
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ArticleMcDonald’s undertakes report on industrial impacts of reusable packaging
McDonald’s Corporation has pledged to evaluate and report on the opportunities and risks posed by a transition into reusable packaging, including its impact on single-use solutions and the environment – and non-profit foundation As You Sow has withdrawn its shareholder proposal with the company in response.
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ArticleAfri-Plastics Challenge provides funding for African recycling businesses, new bioplastics, waste conversion processes, and more
Recycling businesses in Togo and Nigeria, bioplastics made from invasive plants from Lake Victoria, and a process of waste conversion to create safe and affordable cooking fuel in Kenya are amongst the recipients of £4 million as part of the Afri-Plastics Challenge, which aims to cut down on plastic pollution in Africa.
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ArticleCross-industry coalition from beverage, hospitality, and packaging sectors calls for improvements in PPWR’s impact assessment
A cross-industry coalition representing the European hospitality and beverage industries and its packaging value chain has called for an improved impact assessment surrounding the proposal for a Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, cautioning that businesses and consumers alike could suffer under the inefficient rollout of reuse and refill schemes.
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ArticleAI waste sorting and reusable e-commerce packaging start-ups receive funding from Circular Valley
Packaging start-ups Lixo and Rhinopaq are amongst the successful applicants of the latest round of Circular Valley’s Circular Economy Accelerator programme – set to provide an AI-based solution for sorting recyclable waste and reusable e-commerce packages, respectively.
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ArticleMorrama presents dispenser for KANKAN’s personal care cans
Morrama has designed a dispenser solution for KANKAN’s canned personal care products with the intention of minimising materials, waste, and packaging weight while improving user experience.
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ArticleThe need for the industry to pivot in the face of new EU rules
The packaging industry has a choice: evolve now to meet the increasing demand for sustainable packaging or become irrelevant, says Rob Brown, head of European business development at OKI Europe.
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ArticleSuccessful proof of concept announced for TotalEnergies and COLINES’ unlaminated stand-up pouch
TotalEnergies and COLINES have announced the successful proof of concept for their Unlaminated Stand-Up Pouch, said to be a fully recyclable PE solution intended for food-contact applications.
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ArticleSmart re-use platform aims to eliminate single use plastic waste
Circulayo, a UK-based sustainable technology company that has recently joined AIPIA, has a mission to reduce single-use waste by making reusable packaging convenient for consumers, commercially beneficial for businesses, and scalable for the planet through a digital, smart technology platform.
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ArticleAlbert Heijn rolls out bread clips made of paper
Starting this week, Albert Heijn is replacing its plastic bread clips with paper alternatives in a bid to increase the recyclability of its bread bag packaging.
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ArticleFrom ambition to action: building a market for recycled content
With hundreds of large consumer brands setting targets to deploy more recycled content in their packaging, significant challenges must be tackled if the sector is to make its ambition a reality. David Clark, Vice President of Sustainability at Amcor, sets out why urgent action and collaboration is needed to drive progress towards a circular system for packaging.
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PodcastHow to create a circular self-adhesive label industry?
CELAB Europe is a collaboration across the self-adhesive label value chain, aiming to create greater circularity by promoting the recycling of release liner and matrix in Europe.
Frances Butler speaks to Ophelie Gourdou, project co-ordinator at CELAB Europe, Herma’s Ralf Drache, who is also chairman of CELAB Europe, and CCL’s Marika Knorr of CCL, who is also communication WS leader at CELAB Europe, to find out more about the collaboration, achievements and challenges of current recycling solutions and how brand owners could play an important part in future plans. -
ArticleOn Second Thoughts… Is ‘uber standardization’ the next step for reuse?
James Harmer, Planning & Innovation Strategy Leader at Cambridge Design Partnership, provides an innovator’s perspective on what might happen as companies respond to the European Commission Green Deal proposal – and whether a radical level of standardization is called for to create more widespread uptake of reuse models.
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ArticleBerry and Everbrand repackage de-icing products in 50% PCR containers
Berry Global is collaborating with Everbrand to implement 50% post-consumer recycled plastic into the container used to package its IS-FRITT de-icing products.