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How Super Bowl LIX is tackling waste through reduce, reuse, recycle

As Super Bowl LIX approaches on Sunday, 9 February 2025, in New Orleans, the NFL is implementing comprehensive sustainability initiatives to minimise the event's environmental impact, with a significant focus…
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McDonald's Finland introduces fibre-based lids ahead of schedule

McDonald's Finland has begun replacing plastic lids on its beverages with fibre-based alternatives, continuing its efforts to reduce plastic use across its restaurants. By 2025, all McDonald's locations in Finland…
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Bandall: Banding vs cardboard sleeves – the difference in weight

When it comes to packaging, every gram matters. The weight of a packaging solution has a significant impact not just on its appearance, but also on its performance, cost, logistics…
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New cardboard prawn boxes replace hard-to-recycle styrofoam in Australia

A new recyclable cardboard box is set to replace traditional expanded polystyrene (EPS) packaging for prawns in Australia, offering a more sustainable alternative for seafood transportation. Seafood producer Tassal has…
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Viscose Closures: 2025 & the world of packaging – Trends, news, and the impact of EPR

As we look ahead to the packaging industry in 2025, it’s clear that rapid changes are occurring across every sector of packaging, driven by sustainability demands, technological advancements, and evolving…
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World’s first FSC®-certified paper-based aseptic milk carton launched

Several years of collaboration between Nissha Metallizing Solutions (NMS) and Tetra Pak successfully materialised into a world first – an aseptic beverage carton featuring a paper-based barrier. “We are extremely…
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Energizer unveils plastic-free battery packaging

Energizer Holdings, Inc. has introduced new plastic-free, fully recyclable packaging for its Energizer® battery range. This paper-based design aims to enhance convenience for consumers while improving in-store merchandising for retailers…
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Borrow Cup scheme launches in Glasgow

The Borrow Cup initiative, the UK’s 'first returnable cup scheme to unite national brands with local cafes', has officially launched in Glasgow. More than 50 venues, including Costa Coffee, Caffè…
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Denmark's reusable takeaway packaging initiative shows promising results in first year

The city of Aarhus, Denmark, has made significant progress with its city-wide reusable takeaway packaging initiative, launched in January 2024. The programme, known as REUSEABLE, demonstrates the potential for combining…
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Asda introduces in-store coffee pod recycling with Podback

Asda has launched a partnership with Podback, a coffee pod recycling initiative, to offer an accessible solution for recycling used coffee pods at over 600 stores across the UK. Coffee…
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Spectra delivers full packaging solution for Dermosil’s Juicy Jams body washes

Spectra Packaging recently created a vibrant and complete packaging solution for Dermosil’s range of Juicy Jams body washes. Spectra, through J.Myhre House of Packaging, provided Dermosil with a unique outcome…
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Food and Beverage Carton Alliance launches as global powerhouse

The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA) has officially launched, uniting two prominent European organisations, ACE (The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment) and EXTR:ACT. This merger establishes a…
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New plastic film recycling directory launched in the United States

The Flexible Film Recycling Alliance (FFRA) has introduced a Plastic Film Recycling Directory, designed to boost plastic film recycling rates across the United States. This initiative aims to improve consumer…
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Amazon pilots bio-based bags for grocery deliveries in Spain

Amazon has introduced bio-based bags made from vegetable-derived materials for grocery deliveries in Spain. These bags, developed by Italian materials company Novamont, part of Versalis (Eni), in collaboration with Amazon’s…
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Paramelt: Aquaseal in labelling – A sustainable alternative

New water-based heat activated coatings for labelling applications There is a new technology technology platform that allows for maximum performance from water-based heat seal coatings. This results in novel products…
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Paramelt Nowax™ – Sustainable packaging solutions from nature

Vegetable-based packaging coatings for heat seal & barrier functionality in paper-based packaging Wax paper is frequently omitted in the teaching of packaging technology to today’s engineers and is therefore often…
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Paramelt: How functional paper coatings offer recyclable packaging solutions

Recyclable paper coatings Vegetable wax-based coatings for paper provide a sustainable barrier solution suitable for use in a wide range of packaging applications. The waxes themselves are based on renewable…
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Sweden increases deposit rates for PET bottles and aluminium cans

Sweden is set to raise the deposit on PET bottles and aluminium beverage cans this year to encourage proper sorting and recycling, benefiting the climate and environment. Returpack, the organisation…
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Waitrose launches fresh fish range in oven-ready paper parcels

Waitrose has unveiled a new "En Papillote" fresh fish range, showcasing innovative packaging designed to enhance the cooking experience. The fish is presented in hand-crafted parchment paper parcels, allowing it…
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Sainsbury’s trials plastic-free packaging for avocados

Sainsbury’s has introduced a trial of plastic-free packaging for its own-brand twin-pack avocados, a move expected to save over 20 million pieces of plastic annually if fully implemented. The trial…
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European kiwi and apple producers explore sustainable packaging solutions

The Garden of Europe campaign is actively exploring sustainable packaging options for European-grown kiwis and apples. This EU co-funded initiative aims to balance environmental sustainability, product quality, and consumer expectations…
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Carlton Packaging’s innovative solutions for Q1 2025: wrapX and Rapilock Pro

As we enter 2025, Carlton Packaging is thrilled to introduce its innovations in packaging, designed to meet our customers’ evolving needs while enhancing sustainability and operational efficiency. Two standout products…
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Brooklyn’s Barclays Center teams up with Earth Brands for sustainable packaging

Barclays Center, Brooklyn's premier sports and entertainment venue, has announced a new sustainability initiative in partnership with Earth Brands, a supplier of plant-based, compostable packaging products. The collaboration marks a…
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Closing the loop: Recycled yoghurt pots achieve true circularity

A major step towards a circular economy in packaging has been achieved with the development of yoghurt pots made from mechanically recycled polystyrene. This innovation, spearheaded by INEOS Styrolution, ensures…