Ariel to offer its Ecoclic box in a new cardboard packaging which is designed to be child safe and easier to use. The new cardboard packaging is FSC certified and fully recyclable, made with minimum 70% recycled fibers. The scientists at Ariel have designed a reassuring ‘click’ feature to signal that the pack has …
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UBQ Materials, developer of advanced materials made from waste has announced that PepsiCo to expand its use of UBQ across its supply chain. The expansion to take place with the launch of PepsiCo’s eco-friendly Lay’s display stands, “Made with UBQ,” throughout Europe. Following PepsiCo’s successful pilot incorporating UBQ to reduce the carbon footprint of shipping pallets, the company is deepening …
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Sprite and Dasani, two of The Coca-Cola Company’s biggest brands are taking major steps to support a circular economy for plastic packaging. Sprite is transitioning from green to clear plastic to increase the material’s likelihood of being remade into new beverage bottles and Dasani is rolling out bottles made from 100% recycled PET plastic …
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On the occasion of the United Arab Emirates’ 50th national day, OneHive and Skyne have collaborated to design a high-end gift pack for their honey. OneHive is a local honey brand that originated in the mountains of Hatta, under the stewardship of His Highness Sheikh Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi. The company’s approach …
In a first and unique collaboration for personal care industry, Clariant, Siegwerk, Borealis, and Beiersdorf have partnered to tackle the challenge of creating recyclable consumer packaging, based on 100% retrieved plastic packaging waste, for cosmetics applications. The pioneering initiative, named “Design4Circularity”, is providing innovations and insights for the different design aspects to encourage others …
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In cooperation with Alpla Group, Brink and IPB Printing, Engel to present its latest injection moulding machine at the K show in October 2022. The injection moulding machine manufacturer to process recycled material (rPET) at its stand and present thin-walled containers made of PET which are made in a single injection moulding process step. …
Golf Coat has created a golf ball packaging that converts into an insect shelter after use. The Finnish company has created this packaging solution for its best-selling product and boasts to support biodiversity and promote the circular economy. The insect hotel was designed in an online workshop facilitated by Metsa Board’s Excellence Centre. The …
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Bobst has announced its latest portfolio of products and services to help converters and brand owners to navigate through a new packaging environment. Jean-Pascal Bobst , CEO, Bobst Group said, “While it was impossible to predict world events of recent years, like the pandemic, global conflicts, and subsequent consequences for our industry such as …
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Working with a team of recycling specialists, Heinz has taken the soft plastic returned to Tesco stores by customers and created recyclable Heinz Beanz Snap Pots made with 39% recycled soft plastics. This first of its kind pilot project is set to save 22 tonnes of plastic from landfill while still offering shoppers the convenience …
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Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has switched its entire portfolio of glassine-based release liners to certified base paper. The change is part of Mondi’s ongoing, proactive approach to sustainability, which includes developing solutions that are better for the environment. Glassine-based release liners are mainly used for labels, tapes, and medical …
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