All Sustainability articles – Page 85
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ArticlePackaging industry calls for preservation of European internal market legal basis in hopes of ensuring circularity
Over 120 packaging industry associations have signed a joint letter asserting that co-legislators can achieve the environmental and economic objectives of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation by preventing the erosion of its internal market legal basis.
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Article‘The only way to stop the flow of plastic into our oceans is to understand the problem’
A key part of putting an end to plastic pollution is enhancing our understanding of exactly where this plastic is coming from in the first place. To that end, Prevented Ocean Plastic is embarking on a research project with experts from the University of Georgia that will explore this issue. Raffi Schieir, Director of Prevented Ocean Plastic and Bantam Materials, tells us more.
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ArticleBlue Ocean Closures and partners work towards production of fibre jar lids
Blue Ocean Closures is teaming up with Swed-jam and Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) to explore the production of bio-based fibre lids for jams, smoothies, compotes, and other lidded foods and beverages and reduce the environmental impact of metal screw lids.
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ArticleITC Packaging unveils bioplastic for injection blow-moulded container production
ITC Packaging has implemented its Bio2Bio bioplastic solution into its portfolio to produce bottles, tubs, and other injection blow-moulded containers for the food and cosmetics markets.
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ArticleMCC Verstraete and Pagès Group’s Molded Fiber Labeling to apply paper labels to round fibre moulded packs
MCC Verstraete and Pagès Group will be showing their Molded Fiber Labeling (MFL) technology at interpack 2023, with live demonstrations of its application of paper labels to round fibre moulded tubs.
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ArticleEU funding awarded to Saveggy for expansion of edible cucumber coating technology
Saveggy has received a Eurostars grant of over €440,000 to further develop its fossil-free, edible coating to extend the shelf life of cucumbers by preventing dehydration, oxidation, and microorganism growth.
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ArticlePaper label materials said to enable PET and HDPE bottle recycling unveiled by UPM Raflatac
UPM Raflatac has introduced new paper label materials – with certification for recyclability for PET and HDPE bottles – into its wash-off SmartCircle portfolio in a bid to facilitate complete circularity for plastic packaging solutions.
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ArticleSanofi and Haleon to work towards petroleum-free consumer health bottles as newest members of Bottle Collective
Sanofi and Haleon have joined PA Consulting and PulPac’s Bottle Collective in a joint effort to develop cellulose-based bottles and replace virgin plastics sourced from petroleum in consumer health product packaging.
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ArticleHow does Burger King’s new deposit return scheme work in practice?
Reusable cups are now available at Burger King locations in Germany, with consumers making a deposit of €1.00 each to obtain one, before dropping it off and getting refunded at a distribution point post-use, ready for the cup to be washed and used again. We caught up with RECUP, Burger King’s partner on the project, to learn more.
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ArticlePasta Garofalo unveils recyclable pack that uses 30% PCR
Pasta Garofalo has launched new recyclable packaging made from 30% recycled material, using material obtained via a chemical recycling process.
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Article‘True disruption’: Inside the rise of canned water and wine
Could the supremacy of glass and PET for wine and water applications be nearing its end?
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ArticleFedrigoni releases new paper range for e-commerce paper packaging
Fedrigoni Group has launched its new Symbol Pack range in pursuit of a high-quality unboxing experience for online shoppers, with the paper expected to be applied in the beauty, cosmetics, food, and beverage markets.
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ArticleShemesh reveals automated solutions for packaging wet wipes, filling and dosing buckets, and more
Shemesh Automation will debut two of its A-Z turnkey packaging line solutions at interpack 2023, encouraging customers to source all integrated equipment from one supplier for cost, servicing, and environmental benefits.
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ArticleA deep dive into the most important packaging sustainability trends and solutions
This report provides insights into the nature of sustainable packaging innovation as it currently stands, as seen from Packaging Europe’s viewpoint, and drawing on several data sources.
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ArticleKuraray’s bio-based granulate aims to facilitate high-barrier extrusion coating for recyclable packaging
Kuraray has developed PLANTIC EP, a repulpable, plant-based granulate designed for extrusion coating – a solution set to provide gas- and aroma-barrier solutions for paper and cardboard packaging without impacting their recyclability.
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ArticleA deep dive into the most important packaging sustainability trends and solutions
This report provides insights into the nature of sustainable packaging innovation as it currently stands, as seen from Packaging Europe’s viewpoint, and drawing on several data sources.
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ArticleRecyclable, paper-based pet food bag produced by ProAmpac
ProAmpac is launching a multi-wall, paper-based self-opening-sack bag – certified for curbside recycling and geared towards dry pet food applications – as part of its patent-pending PRO-EVO Recyclable platforms.
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ArticleInkjet spot UV coater developed in collaboration between MGI and Konica Minolta
Konica Minolta has unveiled its AccurioShine 3600 inkjet spot UV coater, powered by varnish technology from MGI – a development seeking to improve the stability, reliability, and serviceability of digital printing processes for packaging applications and more.
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ArticleExperts have their say on the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive revisions
Ever since they were announced late last year, the EU’s proposed revisions to its Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive have caused intense debate within the industry. Here we have assembled four viewpoints from leading industry insiders, with the aim of representing different perspectives on the issue.
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ArticleThe McDonald’s approach to packaging sustainability
An innovative reusable packaging system created by McDonald’s recently went viral – being highlighted by a number of commentators as an example of responsible consumption patterns and waste reduction. We spoke with Floor Uitterhoeve, Director for Market Sustainability in Europe at McDonald’s, to learn more about how solutions like this fit into the company’s overall packaging sustainability strategy.