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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Amcor Rigid Packaging (ARP) has announced the creation and launch of PowerPostTM. By actively displacing the vacuum in the container after filling, PowerPost technology delivers a bottle nearly one-third lighter, with 30% energy reduction and 30% carbon savings over most 20 oz (600 ml) bottles available today. It also allows for up to 100% …
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Mondi, one of the global leaders in sustainable packaging and paper, has collaborated with German machine supplier Beck Packautomaten to create a functional paper solution. The FunctionalBarrier Paper can replace unnecessary plastic packaging, enabling shipments to arrive safely in sustainable and right-sized packaging. The e-commerce market has grown significantly in recent years, accounting for …
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Spinneys, a locally-owned supermarket has committed to putting a stop to single-use plastic bags in its stores across the UAE. In line with the new policy set by The Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi to ban single-use plastics at all checkouts starting from 1 June, Spinneys stores in Abu Dhabi will be removing its plastic …
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Eco-Products has announced to introduce a new compostable wrap for swaddling sandwiches, snacks and more. The new wrap is made from wax paper, is ASTM D6868 compliant and is certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) as compostable in commercial facilities. The wrap works as a basket liner, food wrap or as a scale or …
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Tchibo, a German coffee producer has changed the coffee capsule game for its Qbo brand by introducing a bio-based capsule made of second-generation renewable raw materials. While coffee capsules have becomes popular around the world, the downside is its environmental footprint. Keeping this in mind, Tchibo has changed the material composition of its …
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Avery Dennison Corporation has announced new features to its atma.io connected product cloud. The features will help transform how brands meet net-zero targets and reduce waste across the supply chain. Currently, over 22 billion items are managed by the platform across the apparel, retail, food, and healthcare segments. Six of the top 20 apparel …
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Aptar CSP Technologies has announced a new manufacturing site able to produce its Activ-Blister Solutions for oral slide dose drugs in Europe. Aptar CSP Technologies is apart of AptarGroup, Inc. and one of the leaders in active material science solutions to ensure product protection, extend shelf life and improve patient experience. The move is …
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VPF GmbH & Co. KG, the self-adhesive material specialist from Sprockhovel has announced to use the brand new CoffeeCup Paper, consisting of at least 25 percent recycled disposable coffee cups. The recycled paper for label printing is available in two material thicknesses. According to the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear …
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