Wimbledon and Evian reflect on sustainability achievements at 2024 Championships

  The All England Club and The Championships, Wimbledon, have completed another successful tournament, marked by significant strides towards environmental sustainability. Acknowledging the influential role of major sporting events in environmental protection, Wimbledon aims to lead by example in fostering a positive environmental impact.   Wimbledon’s Sustainability Achievements During the 2024 Championships, Wimbledon demonstrated its …

ProAmpac launches ProActive Recyclable Fresh Tray FT-1000 for sustainable food packaging

  ProAmpac has introduced its latest innovation with the launch of the ProActive Recyclable Fresh Tray FT-1000, a polypropylene-based tray designed for sustainability and operational efficiency. Classified as plastic #5 and approved for curbside recycling, this tray targets the food service and grocery sectors with its lightweight and recyclable properties.   Pascal Labrie, vice president …

Kongsberg Ultimate wins prestigious 2024 Pinnacle Product Award

  The Kongsberg Ultimate, a cutting-edge system launched by Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) six months ago, has received the PRINTING United Alliance 2024 Pinnacle Product Award in the Lasers/Routers/Cutters (4’ x 8’ or larger) category. This is the second award the technology has earned within a month, following its recognition at drupa with …

Lancôme partners with Aptar Beauty for refillable Idôle Eau de Parfum

  Lancôme has launched a refillable version of its iconic Idôle Eau de Parfum, underscoring the brand’s commitment to sustainability. This new initiative features the Classic INUNE fragrance pump from Aptar Beauty, known for its advanced design and environmentally friendly components.   A Move Toward Sustainability The refillable Idôle bottle represents Lancôme’s efforts to promote …

ENGEL unveils world’s largest injection molding machine at expanded technical center

  ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH has unveiled the duo 5500 combi M, the world’s largest technical center injection molding machine, at its expanded technical center in St. Valentin, Austria. This machine, part of ENGEL’s standard portfolio, boasts a clamping force of 55,000 kN, measuring 32 meters long, 13 meters wide, 6.8 meters high, and weighing 545 …

Coca-Cola unveils new global campaign “It’s Magic When the World Comes Together”

  Coca-Cola has launched a new global campaign titled “It’s Magic When the World Comes Together” ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Announced on July 8, the campaign emphasizes cross-cultural connections anticipated at the global sporting event.   Central to the campaign is a commercial celebrating iconic Olympic and Paralympic moments. Olympic …

Crown Holdings leads Sustainalytics’ Containers & Packaging category in Sustainability Performance

  In the latest ESG Risk Rating by Sustainalytics, Crown Holdings, Inc. has emerged as the top performer in the Containers & Packaging category. The assessment, which evaluates corporate sustainability across various metrics, places Crown ahead of 105 peer organizations. Notably, Crown is among the mere 3% of over 16,200 assessed companies to achieve an …

DS Smith and Carlsberg partner to reduce CO2 with innovative round wrap packaging solution

  DS Smith has partnered with Carlsberg in Poland to introduce Round Wrap corners, aiming to reduce the use of shrink film on pallets. This multi-pack packaging solution is designed to reduce CO2 emissions compared to standard corrugated multi-packs. The recyclable packaging is expected to save up to 224 tons of CO2 annually for Carlsberg …

Henkel Adhesive Technologies achieves 100% renewable electricity in MEA sites

  Henkel Adhesive Technologies has achieved a significant sustainability milestone by transitioning all its manufacturing sites in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region to 100% renewable electricity. This change eliminates approximately 10,471 tons of CO2 emissions annually.   The company’s eight MEA Adhesive Technologies sites, located across six countries, have switched to renewable electricity …

Epson wins WorldStar Global Packaging Award for Eco-Friendly Cushioning

  Epson’s high-performance cushioning material, crafted from recycled copier paper, has secured a WorldStar Global Packaging Award 2024 in the Electronics category, adding to its accolades from the JapanStar and AsiaStar Awards. The recognition, marking Epson’s second WorldStar Award following its initial win in 2007 for large-format inkjet printer ink packaging, was conferred during a …