All Sustainability articles – Page 92
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ArticleWWF report evaluates plastic reduction efforts of Amcor, P&G and other ReSource: Plastic members and outlines next steps
WWF’s ReSource: Plastic programme has released its third annual Transparent 2022 public report measuring its members’ efforts to tackle the plastic waste crisis – encouraging them to rally behind systemic changes alongside making adjustments to their own business practices.
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Article750,000 tonnes of household plastic packaging not collected for recycling in the UK, says RECOUP
In a new report, RECOUP has estimated that 750,000 tonnes of household plastics are not currently collected for recycling in the UK and calls for new legislative changes to close the loop on the nation’s plastics.
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ArticleBorealis signs power purchase agreement with Eneco for ten-year renewable electricity supply
Borealis has signed a ten-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Eneco to supply renewable electricity to its production operations in Belgium – a move hoped to contribute towards its goal of achieving 100% renewable electricity in its Polyolefins and Hydrocarbons business by 2030.
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ArticleMondi provides Krissia surimi sticks with new recyclable, paper-based design
Mondi has provided Angulas Aguinaga with recyclable, paper-based secondary packaging for its Krissia brand chilled surimi sticks in the hopes of reducing its plastic content and increasing its recyclability.
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ArticleFirst organisations join Stora Enso and Huhtamaki’s paper cup recycling initiative
McDonald’s, SSP – The Food Travel Experts, C2 Centre, and the National Railway Company of Belgium (SNCB) have joined Stora Enso and Huhtamaki’s Cup Collective initiative with the shared goal of increasing paper cup recycling volumes in Europe.
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ArticleKEYCYCLE acquires Cadel Deinking brand and aims to assist post-consumer recycling sector
EREMA Group subsidiary KEYCYCLE has acquired the Cadel Deinking brand to integrate the companies’ collaborative work in deinking printed plastic waste into its product portfolio, intending to apply the technology to post-consumer recycling streams.
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ArticleAWA publishes report examining market trends that pursue sustainability for labelling industry
AWA has released its first AWAreness Report Sustainability in Labeling & Product Decoration, identifying the current market trends that are contributing towards sustainability efforts in the global labelling industry.
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ArticleEuropean Bioplastics forecasts increased production of bioplastics by 2027
European Bioplastics (EUBP) has presented a positive outlook for the global bioplastics industry at the 17th EUBP Conference, with the global capacity of bioplastic production expected to increase by 4.7 million tonnes between now and 2027.
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ArticleSUPA unveils ‘world’s first’ plastic-free paper bottle for laundry products
SUPA claims to have produced the world’s first plastic-free paper bottle for laundry and washing up liquids under its eco-mate brand in an effort to reduce the consumption of single-use plastic.
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ArticleDow receives RecyClass approval to mechanically recycle its lamination adhesives
A selection of Dow’s solvent-free and water-borne lamination adhesives have reportedly received approval for mechanical recycling from RecyClass and are now expected to contribute an adhesive component to Dow’s REVOLOOP technology platform.
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ArticleWeighPack’s new checkweighing machine set to provide precise results and cut down on waste
WeighPack has unveiled its new, high-precision checkweighing machine, aiming to weigh products such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, precious metals, and cannabis pre-rolls with an accuracy of 0.01g while reducing waste via reuse.
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ArticlePA Consulting and PulPac’s Blister Pack Collective seeks to replace PVC blister packs with recyclable fibre equivalents
PA Consulting and PulPac have formed the Blister Pack Collective, which calls upon organisations in the pharma, consumer health, and FMCG industries to make use of PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber technology and provide a recyclable alternative to PVC blister packs.
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ArticleRobinson and Holdsworth Chocolates produce ‘100% recyclable’ packaging for John Lewis Christmas confectionary
Robinson Packaging has collaborated with Holdsworth Chocolates to design seasonal packaging for John Lewis’ Christmas confectionery range, including rigid boxes, sleeves, and treat bags – all claimed to be 100% recyclable.
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ArticleHoffmann Neopac claims to design first rHDPE tube caps to package personal care and beauty products
Hoffmann Neopac has unveiled a ‘first-of-its-kind’ range of post-consumer recycled caps for personal care and beauty packaging, with the three designs claimed to be compatible with existing HDPE streams.
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ArticleWhat brands can do to meet consumers’ expectations for sustainable packaging
As consumers become increasingly cautious about corporate greenwashing, how can businesses put their money where their mouth is and ensure that their packaging aligns with eco-friendly branding? Edward Holden, vice president of Business Development at Equator Design, gives us his answer.
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ArticleCoveris announces new solution to recover and recycle waste on-site, producing recyclate for customers
Coveris has launched ReCover, a new business segment seeking to facilitate the sourcing, processing, and recycling of waste at Coveris sites to close its own loop and provide high-quality recyclates to third-party customers.
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ArticleNotpla launches seaweed-coated packs with grease and water-resistant properties
Notpla has launched a new range of grease and water-resistant packaging formats – with a plastic-free barrier made from seaweed. The solutions can either be recycled or home composted at end-of-life.
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ArticleIndustry responds to ‘arbitrary’ revisions to Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive
Organisations representing the European packaging value chain have responded to yesterday’s announcement of wide-ranging revisions to the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive.
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ArticleFrom waste sorting to serialization: Exploring the potential of digital watermarks
Serialization, as most readers of Packaging Europe magazine will be aware, entails assigning unique markings on the packaging design of each product, which then allows it to be followed and tracked throughout its life cycle.
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ArticleConnected juice carton educates consumers about its sustainability benefits
Spain’s top juice brand, Don Simon, has unveiled what it describes as its first-ever 100% environmentally friendly and smart packaging, which, it says will do good for both consumers and the environment.