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Berry launches stretch hood film with recycled plastic content

Berry Global's flexible films division is launching a next generation version of its proven stretch hood film with a minimum 30% recycled plastic content. This will help to support businesses…
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Jägermeister switches to corrugated board for its shipping boxes

As part of its sustainability strategy, herbal liqueur manufacturer Jägermeister has developed and implemented a new concept for its shipping boxes. By switching from solid board to corrugated board, the…
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Cepi: EU paper industry could save 50% energy with heat pumps

The paper industry could cut its energy bills in half by using heat pumps, a recent joint paper from European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) and the paper manufacturing sector association…
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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners invests in carbon capture technology research

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Ventures (CCEPV) recently announced two new partnerships with European research groups at Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) in Tarragona, Spain and the University of Twente (UT) in…
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Europe: ACE calls for 90% mandatory collection target

With the recent appointment of Frédérique Ries MEP as rapporteur for the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation revision, ACE sets clear industry asks for their sustainable packaging. The Alliance for…
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nucao 'first' chocolate manufacturer to embrace paper primary packaging

NexPlus® Advanced is an evolution of Koehler Paper's barrier concept, with the aim of replacing plastic as a packaging material where appropriate. nucao is the first chocolate manufacturer in the…
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Alaska Airlines eliminates plastic cups on board

Alaska Airlines is the first U.S. airline to eliminate plastic cups on board. Alaska Airlines announces the completion of its transition to paper cups for inflight beverages, a move which…
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Rowlinson Packaging: Sustainable timber, from forest to factory

Environmental sustainability is the responsibility of individuals and businesses globally to conserve natural resources and protect global ecosystems to support health and well-being, now and in the future. This sustainability…
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revalyu to build PET recycling facility in Georgia, US

revalyu, a leading chemical PET recycling company, expands its worldwide footprint by acquiring 43 acres of land in the USA to build a PET recycling plant with a capacity of…
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Berry supplies Coca-Cola with tethered bottle caps for EU markets

After winning a prestigious sustainability award at PACK EXPO International last month for this circular solution, Berry Global is the first plastic packaging manufacturer in Europe to supply The Coca-Cola…
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Tesco unveils fish packaging containing recycled coastal plastic

Plastic waste such as drinks bottles which is at risk of getting into the sea, is now being collected and recycled and used again in Tesco's fresh fish packaging. Next…
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MEPs push to ban the export of plastic waste to developing countries

Parliament has adopted its negotiating position for talks with EU governments on a new law to revise EU procedures and control measures for waste shipments. The revised legislation should protect…
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Composting Consortium launches Compostable Packaging Degradation pilot

The Composting Consortium, a collaboration of industry partners managed by Closed Loop Partners, announced Monday the launch of its Compostable Packaging Degradation Pilot. The initiative is the most comprehensive collaborative…
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HolyGrail 2.0 to pilot digital watermarks for packaging waste in France

Building on the successful semi-industrial validation of two prototype detection sorting units, the Digital Watermarks Initiative HolyGrail 2.0 has entered its next project phase, where the HG2.0 technology will be…
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Zero Waste Scotland urges hospitality businesses to slash single-use packaging

Zero Waste Scotland is calling on hospitality businesses to take steps to slash single-use waste, after a pilot scheme saw a huge fall in the use of common disposable items…
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Unipart Logistics recognised for world-class safety and sustainability

Unipart has been recognised as one of the safest and most sustainable companies in the world by the British Safety Council. Unipart Logistics and Unipart Rail were both awarded Swords…
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SILFA: 3 reasons for choosing metal packaging

A top-quality product needs a top-quality package. Why? It's no secret that product packaging plays a huge role at the point of sale. Packaging is your customer's first impression of…
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Q-Pall: 3 common types of used pallets

If you choose plastic pallets, you automatically choose sustainability, because plastic pallets are often made from fully recycled plastic, such as sturdy plastic caps from soda bottles. In addition, you…
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Absolut Vodka and Ardagh co-invest in hydrogen-fired glass furnace

Absolut Vodka is to become the first global spirits brand to move to a partly hydrogen energy-fired glass furnace for large-scale production in a significant step to reduce the CO…
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Valpack reviews Malta’s single-use plastic ban

By Lucy Dolan, International Account ManagerWhy is it important for Malta to introduce a Single Use Plastics (SUP) ban? Malta is an island surrounded by water in the Mediterranean Sea…
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Nefab secures two awards at WorldStar Packaging Contest 2023

This week Nefab received two awards at the WorldStar Packaging Contest 2023. Both solutions help customers save environmental and financial resources in supply chains - and both are available globally…
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PepsiCo to use more reusable packaging for beverages

PepsiCo introduces new packaging goal, doubling down on scaling reusable packaging options PepsiCo has announced a global packaging goal intended to double the percentage of all beverage servings it sells…
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Sainsbury’s to remove more single-use plastic lids from own-brand pots

Sainsbury's announces it will be removing single-use plastic lids across its own-brand dip pots in 2023 Sainsbury's will be removing more single-use plastic lids from its own-brand ranges, with dips…
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Demek CNC and Cajo partner for sustainable automation and laser marking solutions

Introducing Demek CNC – New official Cajo partner for comprehensive and sustainable automation and laser marking solutions Demek CNC, an experienced provider of complete automation solutions, announces an official partnership…