Carbon Emissions
Certified renewable polypropylene featured in contact lens blister packs
Reaching net zero in the glass industry: pathways and strategies
Patented PET closure from Nviro1 aspires for mono-material pack recycling
‘Industry first’ carbon capture pilot plant launches at Metsä Group mill
‘World’s first’ fossil-free LDPE plant announced by Vioneo and ECI Group
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Carbon Emissions
Certified renewable polypropylene featured in contact lens blister packs
TotalEnergies and CooperVision have incorporated certified renewable polypropylene, derived from feedstock like sunflower and rapeseed oils, into blister packs for certain contact lens products.
Reaching net zero in the glass industry: pathways and strategies
Europe’s glass industry is actively working towards the goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050 – but how will it achieve this, and what progress has it made?
Patented PET closure from Nviro1 aspires for mono-material pack recycling
Nviro1’s new, patented PET closure is designed to be recycled with the bottle or jar it is attached to – negating the need to separate components – and to reduce microplastic shedding.
‘Industry first’ carbon capture pilot plant launches at Metsä Group mill
Metsä Group and Andritz are now operating a carbon capture pilot plant at the former’s Rauma mill, with the pilot thought to be the first in the industry to harness carbon dioxide from pulp mill flue gases.
‘World’s first’ fossil-free LDPE plant announced by Vioneo and ECI Group
Vioneo has awarded ECI Group a contract to build the ‘world’s first’ low-density polyethylene plant operating entirely on fossil-free feedstock, expected to reach a yearly output of 110,000 tonnes.
Two resealable, mono-material sealing cup lids revealed by Greiner
Greiner Packaging has revealed its Click On and Click In sealing lids, designed to facilitate a mono-material, resealable, and recyclable pack that extends shelf life and reduces CO2 across the value chain.
Wood waste extracts converted into renewable feedstocks to reduce carbon
C-Source Renewables is converting wood waste extracts into renewable chemical inputs via the Arborlyse project, which is set to bolster supply chains and support net-zero ambitions.
The Brief: Do single-use plastic water bottles spell disaster for tourism?
As our summer vacations draw to a close, have we left mountains of single-use water bottles in our wake? In this edition of the Brief, we weigh up the necessity of plastic bottles at tourist destinations, factoring in both safety and convenience, and consider best practices for our future holidays.
Diageo revisits recycled content, packaging weight and net zero targets
After revising its environmental targets, Diageo now aspires for 50% recycled content in its packaging by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050 – but no longer sets its sights on a 10% reduction in packaging weight or 100% renewable energy.