ALPLA and SEA ME GmbH’s zerooo have introduced a new line of reusable PET bottles designed for cosmetic and personal care products. Starting in September, brands in Germany will begin offering products like shampoo, shower gel, and body lotion in these 300-millilitre bottles. The bottles come in clear, milky white, and brown and are …
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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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The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the European Union (EU) have launched a new €40 million Circular Economy Programme for the East and Southern Africa region. The initiative, known as the “SWITCH to Circular Economy in East and Southern Africa (SWITCH-2-CE in ESA),” aims to facilitate the transition from a …
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Aptar Beauty and Quadpack have introduced the updated Iconic Woodacity® 2.0 refillable lipstick, building on their successful collaboration from the previous year. The revamped product enhances sustainability and user experience by integrating new wood finishes and an innovative closure system. The Iconic Woodacity® 2.0 combines Aptar’s advanced Iconic mechanism with Quadpack’s custom wooden …
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. …
DS Smith has announced a partnership with Versuni to develop a new, eco-friendly packaging solution for the Philips Baristina coffee machine. This fibre-based packaging is fully recyclable and eliminates the use of plastic bags, marking a significant shift towards sustainable materials. The packaging features corrugated buffers with an anti-scratch coating, designed to minimize …
Flint Group, a global provider of inks and coatings for the printing and packaging sectors, has attained significant milestones in its sustainability efforts by receiving B grades in both Climate Change and Water Security disclosures from CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project). This achievement reflects the company’s commitment to transparency and sustainable practices. …
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Henkel Adhesives Technologies India Private Limited has completed Phase III of its manufacturing facility in Kurkumbh, near Pune. The expanded site, which began operations in 2020, is designed to meet the increasing demand for adhesives, sealants, and surface treatment products in the Indian market. The new Loctite plant, named after Henkel’s established brand, …
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