Nestlé is advancing its sustainable packaging efforts with the introduction of paper-based innovations across several key brands. As part of its ongoing mission to reduce plastic use, the company recently launched paperboard canisters for the Vital Proteins brand in the United States. This new packaging reduces plastic content by 90% compared to previous designs. …
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Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is progressing toward its 2025 sustainable packaging targets, nearing completion with just a few percentage points left to achieve. The company has introduced various innovative packaging solutions and design guidelines to support its sustainability efforts. In 2020, ELC established ambitious sustainability goals for its packaging, aiming for 75% to …
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ILLIG packaging solutions GmbH is introducing its new modular production system for dry natural fiber (dry fiber) packaging. This innovation will be showcased at Fachpack 2024 in Nuremberg and aims to meet the rising demand for sustainable packaging solutions. The new ILLIG Dry Fiber Molding Machine (DFM) allows for the production of a …
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Google has announced that it has successfully transitioned to 100% plastic-free packaging for its Pixel, Nest, and Fitbit devices. Initially, the company had pledged to achieve this milestone by 2025, but it has reached this goal ahead of schedule. The new packaging design emphasizes ease of recycling and sustainability. The shift from plastic …
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Siegwerk has announced new functional coatings for paper packaging designed to enhance barrier and heat-seal properties. The new coatings, part of the company’s CIRKIT product line, aim to meet the growing demand for recyclable and sustainable paper packaging. Oliver Waddington, Head of Business Development for Circular Economy Coatings at Siegwerk, highlighted the challenge …
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JYSK, an international home furnishing retailer with Scandinavian roots, has introduced a significant change in its packaging approach. The company is transitioning from plastic to cardboard bellybands for ready-made curtains, aiming to save 78 tonnes of plastic annually. This initiative is part of JYSK’s broader strategy to reduce plastic use across its product lines. …
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Marks & Spencer (M&S) has become the first UK retailer to switch its garlic baguettes to paper packaging, removing 5.5 million units of plastic annually. The shift applies to all single and twin garlic baguettes, which are now available in Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) approved paper packaging that can be easily recycled at home. …
ProAmpac has unveiled its new fiber-based ProActive Recyclable RP-1050 packaging, designed to replace traditional plastic film overwraps with a curbside recyclable option. Initially launched in North America, the product has proven successful and is now also available in Europe with local manufacturing capabilities. The RP-1050 is aimed at providing a sustainable alternative to …
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At the upcoming Fachpack trade fair, Syntegon will present a range of sustainable packaging technologies aimed at helping food manufacturers transition to environmentally friendly processes in line with the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), set to take effect in 2030. From September 24 to 26, visitors to Syntegon’s booth (1-257, Hall …
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Ferrarini & Benelli, based in Romanengo, CR, Italy, will unveil their latest innovations in Corona and Plasma treatment systems at drupa 2024, held from May 28th to June 7th (Hall 10/Booth C20). For Corona treatment, the company will showcase the Polimetal and Format surface treatment systems. Polimetal, a universal corona treatment system, is …
