Category: Packaging
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Compostable, Recyclable and Plastic Free Salmon Boards
New Earthboard salmon boards are recyclable, compostable and plastic-free
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Henkel Solution for Glue Problem in Packaging Recycling
There are few things in life as ubiquitous as glue.
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Borealis and Menshen Partner on PCR Packaging Closures
Borealis and MENSHEN launch new packaging closures made of post-consumer recycled resin to enable more sustainable living
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Protective Packaging Design Challenge Finalists
Protective packaging is critical to ensure the safe and secure transport of goods. However, there are trade-offs in terms of environmental and economic performance.
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Sabic and Bruckner Partner on Sustainable Films
Collaboration aims to encourage flexible packaging manufacturers to use sabic’s trucircle™ solutions to create more sustainable products
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First Recyclable Retort Pouch for Pet Food
Amcor and Nestlé are launching a breakthrough in recyclable packaging that will improve the environmental footprint of consumer packaging up to 60%*, starting with wet cat food.
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eCommerce Packaging Consumer Survey
As online ordering rose rapidly in 2020, particularly during the Coronavirus lockdown, consumers across the UK have welcomed the increased use of sustainable packaging by online retailers but have signalled that there is more to be done to make their packaging even greener.
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PFAS in Mcdonalds Big Mac Boxes
Tell McDonald’s: Stop packaging your food in pollution!
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Parkside Launches New Bioplastic Food Packaging
Parkside, a leading innovator in flexible packaging, has announced the launch of a new range of sustainable packaging solutions that respond to growing consumer concerns regarding the use of plastics on the environment.
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New Sabic Film for Frozen Food Packaging
Sabic launches innovative tf-bope film for frozen food packaging
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Packaging from Hemp and Marijuana Waste
Cannabis-based packaging and paper could reduce waste, promote sustainability
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Enter the Packaging Innovation Award
Enter the Aerosol, Dispensing, Beauty, Premium and Luxury Drinks Packaging Award.
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Stora Enso Call for Food Packaging and Construction Solutions
Today is the first time we are launching a third, end-of-year Venture Client cycle with entirely new business opportunities in material innovation and construction data. Read more below about our opportunities with Stora Enso and KEKO.
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First EU Recyclable Paper Food Trays
Mondi partners with SalzburgMilch and SPAR to reduce plastic waste from food packaging
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Paptic Wins Best Nordic e-Commerce Packaging Award
The ScanStar-2020 winners have been found.
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Metsä Board Centre for Packaging Innovation
Metsä Board launches a state-of-the-art Excellence Centre to accelerate paperboard and packaging innovation
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Monomaterial Recyclable Pouches
Gualapack launches the first 100% monomaterial recyclable pouches.
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New Bioplastic Zipper by Mitsubishi
New Biodegradable Plastic Zipper Made with Mitsubishi Chemical’s BioPBS™ Obtains “OK Compost” Certification
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Lidl Says Bioplastics Should be Avoided
Lidl Says Bioplastics should be avoided; another major blow to the industry.
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Stora Enso Invests in Barrier Solutions
Stora Enso invests in Forshaga to develop sustainable barrier solutions
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Circular Design Guidelines for Flexible Packaging
The Designing for a Circular Economy Guidelines are the result of a unique collaboration, drawing on the technical, environmental and business expertise of hundreds of CEFLEX stakeholders.
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The Nordic Packaging Disruptors
Sulapac has identified the most promising nordic packaging disruptors.
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Revolution in Shower Gel Packaging
To limit packaging, Nivea allows you to refill your shower gel in store.
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Nestle Maggi Goes Recyclable Paper Wrapper
Nestlé launches Maggi organic bouillon cubes in recyclable paper wrapper.
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l’Oreal Elvive Goes Recycled Content
While the Elvive bottles have always been recyclable, they will now be made from 100 percent recyclable plastic, meaning they will never be made from virgin plastic again.
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l’Oreal Launches Make Up Recycling
Cosmetics giant L’Oreal is introducing make-up recycling bins across 1,000 UK stores in an environmental push.
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Nova Chemicals and Merlin Partner on PCR Packaging
Agreement will Advance the Plastics Circular Economy with PCR.
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Tesco Recycles Soft Plastic to Food Grade Quality
Tesco today claimed to have made a major breakthrough in the war on plastic, with the introduction of packaging using recycled soft plastic for the first time.
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Danimer Scientific and PSI Partner on Bioplastic Packaging
PSI’s new flexible packaging films to contain Danimer Scientific’s NodaxTM PHA for expanded End of Life (EOL) options
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Cosmetic Packaging Innovation with Half Less Plastic
Japanese Innovation Contributing to Reducing Plastic in Packaging
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US May Revolutionise Packaging Industry
This unnoticed event will probably trigger a chain of event in the packaging industry. Will you be part of it?
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Best Carton Packaging Innovation 2020
Some of these carton packaging will substitute plastic packaging.
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Joob Activewear Goes for Tipa Packaging
Inspired by the advent of sustainable clothing and fair-trade initiatives, JOOB was founded by husband and wife team John Ames, Jr and Nicha Sangiampornpanit with a goal for total supply chain transparency and zero-waste in mind.
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Planted Meals Goes Good Natured Compostable Packaging
Not all single-use containers are made equally. Here’s why we use Good Natured Co.
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Carrefour Roles Out Plastic Packaging Strategy
By signing the national pact on plastic packaging, Carrefour has made a commitment to implement actions for less plastic and more circular economy. Discover our actions.
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Sealed Air Makes U Turn on Chlorine
Sealed Air defended the use of chlorine in their packaging claiming it was more sustainable. But now they changed their mind and claim chlorine-free packaging is more sustainable.
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Plastic Packaging Investments Questioned by Financial Sector
There’s a growing backlash against plastic. Plastic may become the next GMO.
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German Packaging Award 2020
The winners of the prestigious German Packaging Awards are …
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Is Paper A More Sustainable Packaging Material Than Plastic?
Well someone had to ask this question: Is Paper A More Sustainable Flexible Packaging Material Than Plastic?
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Ice Cream Leader Goes Compostable Packaging
Belgian Ice Cream Leader Goes for Compostable Packaging.
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Impact of Covid on Packaging Strategies
Check out this report on the impact of covid on packaging strategies.
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Shifting to Bioplastics Packaging in India
Here’s the video of the plastic and packaging industry leaders in India talking about “shifting to bioplastics packaging”.
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New Biobased Alternative to Plastic Rings
A natural and biodegradable material made from by-products.
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Is this the Most Sustainable Cosmetic Packaging?
The producers claim the packaging is made from one material and that it can be recycled! I don’t believe it. However these are big names!
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Packaging Source of Covid Contamination
Coronavirus has been found on packaging and is been exported from one country to the other.
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Magnum Launches Recycled Plastic Tubs
Last year, Magnum became the first ice cream brand to use recycled polypropylene plastic in its packaging. This year, we’ll be rolling out over 7 million of the tubs across Europe.
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First Carbon Labelling on Food Packaging
Probably the first company to adopt carbon footprint labelling on its packaging.
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Australian Food Packaging Trends
Five most important trends for the food packaging sector in Australia
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Coke Launches New Packaging in Europe
This will have a big impact on the can drinks industry. Launch should take place in November 2020.
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Achilles Heel of Paper Fiber Food Containers
One of the most famous US media identifies the achilles heel of paper fibre packaging.
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Most Sustainable Food Packaging Solutions
The following companies have been identified as the most sustainable food packaging solution providers- Subscribe to BioplasticsNews.com today!
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How Many Times Materials Can Be Recycled
Clearly an important factor to be considered – Buy a yearly subscription.
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Cocoa Beans Packaging
Support us and Subscribe now! Recycled cocoa beans biodegradable takeaway containers.
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New Bioplastic JV to Focus on Hard to Recycle Packaging
The partnership promises to transform the sustainable packaging market with potential scope across a variety of industries.
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Repurposing Recyclable Cardboard Packaging
Each design was assessed on its innovation, aesthetics, functionality and how practical it would be for someone to build at home.
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Mobile Accessories Industry Ditch SUP
Industry-first ditching of single-use plastics in packaging
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US Retailer Starts Flexible Packaging Recycling
Nationwide program enables customers to recycle more than 300 products from America’s largest natural and organic brand without leaving home
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Bioplastics Retort Packaging
Impact PP for flexible packaging from bio-based feedstock.
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Biodegradation and Recycling of Multi Layer Packaging in Spain
Subscribe now! Biodegradation and synthesis of plastics using selected enzymes and microorganisms
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L’Oreal Plastic Packaging Strategy
L’Oreal aims to cut out non-recycled plastic packaging by 2030 and bring in greener products like solid shampoo bars under its flagship Garnier brand as it steps up an environmental push, its chief executive said on Thursday.
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Oimo Creates Starch Based Water-Soluble Packaging for Food, Drinks and Cosmetics
Spanish startup Oimo is set to revolutionise the packaging industry with a biodegradable and water-soluble material with the same properties as traditional plastic.
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The Magic Trick of Compostable Packaging Surveys
Let me show you one of the most frequent trick used during consumer surveys on compostable packaging.
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Amazon India Bans Single Use Plastic Packaging
The Indian unit of Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) has eliminated all single-use plastic in its packaging across fulfillment centers in the country, in line with its target to weed out the packaging material by June, the e-commerce giant said on Monday.
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Flowers Wrapped in Wood
Finnish Startup Woodly is revolutionising the flexible packaging industry with wood-based sustainable solutions.
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Germany Bans SUP Straws and Food Containers
Germany is banning the sale of single-use plastic straws, cotton buds and food containers, bringing it in line with a European Union directive intended to reduce the amount of plastic garbage that pollutes the environment.
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Health Experts Statement to Support Reusable Containers
Health Expert Statement Addressing Safety of Reusables and COVID-19 Reuse and refill systems are an essential part of addressing the plastic pollution crisis and moving away from a fossil fuel-based economy.
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First Chemically Recycled Content Packaging Hit Market
Through strong collaboration, Zur Mühlen Group (Gutfried), BASF, SABIC and SÜDPACK are breaking new ground in packaging.
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Flexible Packaging Recycling in Europe
New study reveals collection, design for recycling and uptake of recyclates as the main drivers
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Hemp Packaging on Forbes
Tarek Moharram Discusses Truly Green Plastic Biodegradable Cannabis Biomass Solutions
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Biodegradable Food Packaging Extending Food Shelf Life
Plastic pollution and disposal of single use plastic packaging is a huge sustainability issue in need of innovative solutions: latest results from the EU-funded project YPACK show that an innovative formulation of active ingredients could allow this biodegradable food packaging to prolong the shelf life of foods and therefore reduce food waste.
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Unboxing Sulapac
Sulapac published an article regarding some “creative” end-of-life options they suggested for their packaging. I disagreed with some of the options and re-branded the article: Sulapac End-of-Life Nonsense. Here’s how they replied ….
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Stora Enso Launches New Chocolate Packaging
Stora Enso introduces innovative low carbon paperboard for chocolate packaging.
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The Future of Plastic Packaging
Here are the 5 options for the future of plastic packaging.
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SK Chemicals Recycled Content Packaging for Cosmetic
South Korea-headquartered SK Chemicals has launched a new range of E PET-compatible copolyesters comprised of 30% post-consumer recycled material, now available on the European market.
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Packaging Goes Green
In recent years, plastic pollution has become public enemy number one.
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Elite Goes Bioplastics
Elite’s new Jet bottle is made from biodegradable plastic, has an oversized nozzle that is easy to drink from and seals efficiently, and is based on the Elite Fly, as used in the WorldTour.
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Sustainable Packaging in Cosmetics Industry
Product packaging sends an instant subconscious message to consumers about the values of the cosmetics brand. Thus it’s design has to align with the company mission and brand identity.
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Bioplastic Packaging from Olive Waste
A Spanish joint venture has developed a new sustainable packaging material made from olive waste.
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Packaging with a Future Platform
Platform “Verpackung mit Zukunft“ is launched with ambitious goals.
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Wood-based Biodegradable Alternative to Plastic Netting
Jac. Vandenberg, a leading U.S. fresh produce importer, is transitioning from plastic nets used to pack their citrus fruits in favor of a compostable alternative made from beech tree pulp.
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Tealeaves Goes Futamura Natureflex
TEALEAVES will be transitioning to backyard compostable tea envelopes, made of NatureFlex, in 2021.
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Selfridges Goes for Futamura Natureflex
This Christmas Selfridges is launching a sustainable alternative to plastic packaging across its own brand range of festive food using innovative home compostable cellulose film NatureFlex.
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Coca-Cola and Pepsico Not Respecting Plastic Pledge
Tearfund NGO says drinks makers not doing enough to tackle their plastic pollution.
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Biodegradable Packaging for Mykirei by Kao
Kao USA is ready to launch MyKirei by Kao, which it says is a comprehensive collection of products that marks the company’s efforts to redefine corporate responsibility.
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Loop by TerraCycle
It all changed in the 1950s. That’s the point in time where TerraCycle CEO Tom Szaky said the attitude towards packaging changed. Szaky is the Hungarian born, Canadian-raised, United States-residing, evangelical-like champion of Loop, an enterprise that is set on reusing products instead of recycling them.
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Plastic Like Packaging From Renewable Materials by VTT
Consumers and companies alike are interested in environmentally friendly and recyclable packaging made from renewable materials, such as wood.
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Impact of California Packaging Legislation
California lawmakers appear poised to pass legislation that could dramatically alter the way produce is packed in the state within 10 years.
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Global Brands and Sustainable Packaging in India
Brands today are choosing to adopt responsible product packaging using recyclable and non-hazardous materials.
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Sulapac End of Life Nonsense
Sulapac gives us a good example of what not to do in terms of end-of-life greenwashing fairy tailing marketing.
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Nestle Goes Single Material Packaging
Nestle has announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind, single-material pouch for its baby food products designed for the future of recycling.
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Is Aluminium Recycling More Circular than Plastic Recycling?
The ‘circular economy’ approach has received ever-greater attention amid rising concerns about impacts of carbon emissions and demands from investors and consumers for environmentally sustainable products and business practices.
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Raw Material Shortage to Impact Food Packaging in Europe
Concern raw material shortages could impact on availability of food packaging.
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Will Coronavirus End BYO Container Schemes?
The BYO movement has been an important cog in the nascent circular economy in Asia Pacific. But will the Covid-19 coronavirus kill off such schemes over the fear that they may spread germs?
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