All Sustainability articles – Page 9
-
ArticleCoffee refills to be packed in ‘recycle-ready’ paper pouch from Amcor
Designed to be a ‘recycle-ready’ refill pack for dry beverage products like instant coffee, Amcor’s new paper-based stand-up pouch claims to offer a 73% reduction in carbon footprint and meet consumer demand for recyclable refills.
-
ArticleCompleted OMV plant converts mixed, hard-to-recycle plastics into feedstocks
OMV has completed the expansion of its proprietary ReOil technology at its Schwechat refinery, where it plans to convert up to 16,000 metric tons of hard-to-recycled mixed plastic waste into chemical feedstocks annually.
-
ArticleACTEGA printbar enhances Fujifilm’s digital metallization solution for labels
Fujifilm’s on-demand metallization ECOLEAF solution is now compatible with ACTEGA’s 46kUV Inkjet Printbar, unlocking a fully digital, higher resolution process for embellishing labels and negating the need for foil reels or PET carrier films.
-
ArticlePlant-based dog treats packed in 98% paper Sonoco can for easier recycling
Designed to contain up to 98% paper content and facilitate home recyclability, Sonoco’s GreenCan solution has been utilized by start-up DoggyLove to package its plant-based pet treats.
-
ArticleResearchers 3D-print coffee and mushroom mixture into ‘compostable’ packs
Researchers at the University of Washington have mixed coffee grounds, mushroom spores, and mycelium to 3D-print a ‘compostable’ packaging material said to perform similarly to polystyrene dunnage.
-
ArticleEurope’s Single Use Plastics Directive: What do we know so far?
In this insight article, Matt Tudball, Helen McGeough, Valentina Di Micco and Carolina Perujo Holland of ICIS share what they know regarding the SUPD and its implementation, address areas of uncertainty, and explain the impacts the SUPD has already had on the market.
-
ArticleEU plastic recycling at ‘breaking point’, Plastics Recyclers Europe cautions
Plastics Recyclers Europe has noted the slowest growth in Europe’s plastic recycling capacity ‘in years’, blaming a decline in domestic production, increases in imports, and company closures due to economic pressures.
-
ArticleAustralian advanced chemical recycling criteria target food-grade plastic packs
GPT Circular and iQRenew have finalized quality and specification criteria for the use of Australian soft plastics in global advanced chemical recycling – a move set to keep contamination low, ensure efficient processing, and result in food-grade packaging materials.
-
ArticleReport: How are the top brands progressing on packaging sustainability in 2025?
How are the biggest brands performing in the realm of sustainable packaging? In this in-depth report, we assess the extent of progress these leading brand owners have made in their self-directed initiatives towards establishing a circular economy for plastics, and we explore the future phases of their journeys.
-
ArticleMcKinsey delves into the ‘untapped potential’ of unboxing experiences
A new article from McKinsey considers how consumer goods companies can design their packaging to appeal to consumer desires, provide a positive unboxing experience, and facilitate minimal but easy returns – and how high-ranking executives can unite packaging teams across their organizations.
-
ArticleCoca-Cola HBC meets design for recycling goal early, but not other 2025 targets
Reflecting on its sustainability targets for 2025, Coca-Cola HBC says it already designs all its packaging for recycling, but may still have progress to make with recovering materials and implementing recycled plastic content.
-
ArticleWalmart becomes latest retailer to miss packaging reduction targets for 2025
Walmart expects to fall short of its sustainability goals for 2025, attributing the outcome – including a 6% increase in virgin plastic use worldwide – to legislative shortcomings, insufficient infrastructure, shortage of high-quality PCR, and consumer behaviour.
-
ArticleBeauty brands spearhead clean-up scheme for hard-to-recycle packaging
A clean-up initiative led by L’Oréal, Tesco, Boots, L’Occitane, John Lewis, and other Sustainable Beauty Coalition members seeks to educate consumers on the appropriate ways to recycle empty packaging, guide them to local recycling schemes, and promote reuse and refill solutions.
-
ArticleSkincare line offers bottles and refill cartridges with Eastman copolymer
Eastman’s Tritan copolyester has been implemented into a reusable primary pack and refillable cartridges for FANCL’s new skincare line; this is hoped to help reduce single-use plastic waste in the cosmetics sector.
-
ArticleHeat-sealable Henkel coating designed for safe food contact and recycling
A new, ‘fully recyclable’ heat seal coating from Henkel Adhesive Technologies is reportedly made from ‘harmless ingredients’ suitable for direct-contact packaging – enabling customers to adopt paper-based designs for food, pharmaceuticals, home care, and other products.
-
ArticleDanish-Indian partnership transforms plastic waste into industrial big bags
Ocean Plastic Forum, Kabadiwalla Connect, Gleco A/S, and Desmi RoClean A/S are leading a Danish-Indian initiative to recycle on-land and ‘ocean-bound’ plastic waste into recycled polypropylene big bags for industrial use.
-
ArticleZimmer America system recycles wastewater in plastics recycling wash lines
A wastewater recycling system for plastics recycling operations’ wash lines, designed to cut down on freshwater consumption for environmental and cost-saving benefits, has been launched by Zimmer America Recycling Solutions.
-
ArticleITC Packaging thermoforms plastic dairy cup with separable paper elements
ITC Packaging has combined separable, ‘100% recyclable’ plastic and cardboard components to develop its thermoformed CombiCup for hot and cold, ready-to-drink and dairy products.
-
ArticleCorrugated DryPack from DS Smith keeps fish cold and remains recyclable
DS Smith’s corrugated board seafood box claims to keep fish fresh at under 40°F (~4.44°C) for over 40 hours in cold chain operations while helping processors lower both costs and CO2 emissions.
-
PodcastSustainability Perspectives: Advances and developments in labels and films
From innovative materials and improved functionality to incorporating recycled content - what’s the latest in sustainable innovation in labels and films? Elisabeth Skoda speaks to CCL Label’s Marika Knorr and Innovia Films’ Stephen Langstaff to learn more.ff to learn more.