All Sustainability articles – Page 82
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ArticleBerry Global’s PE cling film upgraded for stronger, thinner, lighter wrap
Berry Global has released an upgraded version of its Omni Xtra polyethylene cling film for fresh food products, intended as a certified recyclable alternative to traditional PVC solutions.
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ArticleDS Smith and Nafici explore conversion of straw and grain into packaging
In an extension of its ongoing investment into R&D, DS Smith is teaming up with Nafici Environmental Research to transform ‘second harvest’ materials like straw and grains into packaging materials.
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ArticleXampla and 2M Group awarded UKRI funding to scale up biodegradable materials
Xampla has received the Innovate UK Smart Grant alongside 2M Group of Companies in order to scale up the production of its bio-based, biodegradable Morro materials.
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ArticleQuaker Oats porridge pots embrace new paper packaging for easy recycling
Quaker Oats aims to streamline recyclability and remove a yearly estimate of up to 200 tonnes of plastic by transitioning into paper packaging across its porridge pot range.
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ArticleWorld Packaging Organisation announces WorldStar 2024 winners
The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) has announced the winners of its WorldStar 2024 competition, spotlighting packaging with recycled content, efficient designs, interactive experiences, and more.
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ArticlePaper Pringles tube now available exclusively at Tesco
A 90% paper tube developed for Pringles crisps is now available exclusively at Tesco stores and online, with around 48 million expected to be sold in the first year.
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ArticlePlastic-free, recyclable tub packages Upfield’s plant-based spreads
Upfield is rolling out a plastic-free, oil-resistant paper tub – developed in collaboration with Footprint, MCC, Pagès Group, and Emsur – for its plant-based butters and spreads in a bid to replace over 25,000 tons of plastic waste every year.
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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.