All Sustainability articles – Page 83
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ArticleBioeconomy 2.0: Creating a bio-based, resilient future
Bioeconomy 2.0 refers to the research and development of the next generation of bio-based solutions aimed towards renewable, reusable, recyclable and sustainable production. We asked Ali Harlin, research professor at Finland’s VTT research centre about the potential benefits of bio-based materials for the packaging industry, the impact of current solutions and some of the main challenges in this field.
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ArticleIBG and Loveseen collaborate on ‘98% plastic-free’ packaging design for false eyelash line
Innovative Beauty Group has partnered with cruelty-free false eyelash brand Loveseen to develop a new ‘stylish yet sustainable’ packaging design that claims to be around 98% plastic-free.
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ArticleGentlebrand removes labels and utilises embossing in redesign for Montbest water bottles
Gentlebrand has designed a new ‘no-label’ bottle for Korea Crystal Beverage’s Montbest ultra-pure water brand in accordance with South Korean efforts to reduce its use of plastics.
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ArticlePackaging organisations release joint statement questioning true sustainability of EU’s legislative revisions
A joint statement from industry players across the European packaging value chain is criticising a leaked draft of new revisions to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive, expressing concerns that they are not based on sufficient evidence and may lead to greater environmental impacts.
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ArticleFinalist interview: Carbon-Negative Circular Economy Supply Chain
In the latest of our interview series with Sustainability Awards 2022 finalists, we speak to Ambev to find out about their collaboration with UBQ Materials Ltd and Pisani that converts unrecyclable, unsorted waste into thermoplastic pellets.
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ArticleUPM Raflatac receives RecyClass approval for pressure-sensitive labels
UPM Raflatac’s pressure-sensitive labels have reportedly been tested in accordance with RecyClass Recyclability Evaluation Protocols and received ‘limited’ approval to be recycled with polymer containers.
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ArticleFinalist interview: Flexpenser’s liquid dispensing solution
It’s nearly time for the big reveal of the winners of our pre-commercialized Sustainability Awards winners. Today, speak to Flexpenser and find out how their packaging solutions enables a reduction in waste from liquids and semi liquids.
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ArticleStora Enso upgrades consumer packaging board mill seeking to reduce dependence on water
Stora Enso has completed a project to enhance production capabilities for premium packaging board at its Imatra Mills units by modernising the wood handling process – a move expected to reduce reliance on process water and mitigate environmental impacts.
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ArticleAptar Pharma and TFF Pharmaceuticals’ nasal spray for dry powder vaccines aim to reduce syringe waste and benefit human health
Aptar Pharma has combined its intranasal Unidose Powder Nasal Spray System with TFF Pharmaceuticals’ Thin Film Freezing technology platform to develop and test the administration of dry powder vaccines.
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ArticleFinalist Interview: Papira® by Stora Enso
The next Sustainability Awards finalist under the spotlight is Papira® by Stora Enso - a wood fiber-based lightweight material offering a renewable and paper-recyclable alternative to fossil-based foams.
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ArticleFinalist interview: Collaboration to create certified circular PP in cat food packaging
In our latest finalist interview, we speak to Sabic to find out more about a collaboration that uses the company’s certified circular polypropylene for the SHEBA® cat food brand.
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ArticleRenewables: The opportunities for fibre-based packaging
We know that renewables are going to play a key role in helping to build a more sustainable packaging industry, and thus a more sustainable world. But how will they do this, and what are the particular challenges and opportunities for fibre-based alternatives to plastics? Victoria Hattersley reports.
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ArticleMondi to package MODIVO fashion products in paper-based boxes and bags for e-commerce deliveries
Mondi has provided online retailer MODIVO SA with a range of corrugated boxes and paper-based MailerBAGS to be applied to its fashion items in the hopes of optimising product protection, packaging space, and money.
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ArticleFinalist Interview: PaperBarrier Seal
PaperBarrier Seal, by Coveris Flexibles (Germany) and Brigl & Bergmeister (Austria), is a fully recyclable, sustainably sourced packaging material that the companies say offers the same functionality and product safety as existing packaging alternatives, whilst minimizing both packaging and product waste. This solution has been nominated in the ‘Renewables’ category of our pre-commercialized Sustainability Awards.
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ArticleCross-industrial alliance raises €31 million for global distribution of PulPac Dry Molded Fiber
PulPac has closed a €31 million private placement led by Aliaxis – followed by Stora Enso, Amcor Ventures, and Teseo Capital, as well as existing shareholders – for the global roll-out of PulPac Dry Molded Fiber technology.
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ArticleUPM’s new heat and power plant expected to reduce CO2 emissions at paper mill and contribute power to electricity grid
UPM has opened a new heat and power plant in Germany that is expected to power its Nordland Papier mill and bring the company closer to its ‘ambitious’ target of decreasing its CO2 emissions by 65% by 2030.
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ArticleFinalist Interview: Barley straw beer packaging
The next entry in our Pre-Commercialized Sustainability Awards, nominated in the ’Recyclable Packaging’ category, is a collaboration between AB InBev & Sustainable Fiber Technologies (Belgium) - a secondary packaging solution for Corona beer using leftover barley straw.
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ArticleArdagh Group provides Absolut Vodka with hydrogen-powered glass furnace in hopes of reducing carbon emissions from glass bottles
Absolut Vodka has signed an agreement with Ardagh Group to facilitate large-scale production of its vodka bottles at a partly hydrogen energy-fired glass furnace, contributing towards Absolut’s goal of complete CO2 neutrality by 2030.
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ArticleCortec designs ‘recyclable’ self-seal bubble bag to protect electronic components from corrosion and electrostatic discharge
Cortec Advanced Films has unveiled a new, reportedly recyclable self-seal bubble bag utilising electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection and vapour corrosion inhibitor (VPI) film and bag technology – aiming to prevent electronic components from being damaged throughout the manufacture, shipping, and storage processes.
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ArticleSonoco ThermoSafe provides reusable parcel packaging for temperature-sensitive products
Sonoco ThermoSafe is expanding its Orion Rental packaging program – providing reusable parcel packaging for healthcare, pharmaceutical, and other temperature-sensitive applications – with an additional service station in Brussels.