Silbo Embraces Sustainable Revolution with PaperWrap, Powered by Mondi

    Silbo, a leading packaging company, has partnered with Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, to transform its pallet wrapping process. Silbo is replacing plastic stretch film with Mondi’s kraft paper Advantage StretchWrap, utilizing a state-of-the-art fully automated wrapping machine. The transition to 100% paper pallet wrap marks a significant advancement …

First Of Its Kind Recyclability Tool For Fibre-Based Packaging Launches In UK 

    Papercycle, the UK’s first comprehensive recyclability assessment and certification service for fibre-based packaging, has been launched today, signaling a significant development for the country’s Paper-based Industries. With the upcoming Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation, the introduction of this service is timely.   Developed by the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) and supported by …

Circular Action Explores Digital Waste Management Solution Study and Pilots in African Countries

    Circular Action, a leading organization focused on waste management, is undertaking a comprehensive study and pilot project to assess the potential benefits of a digital waste management solution in Southern Africa, starting with Angola and Mozambique.   The European Union Africa RISE (Reform for Investment and Sustainable Economies) program is funding this five-month …

Industry Partners Collaborate with NOVA Chemicals to Introduce BOPE-HD Film for Fully Recyclable Packaging

    In a significant stride towards sustainable packaging, NOVA Chemicals Corporation has joined forces with industry partners to establish the global supply of biaxially oriented high-density polyethylene (BOPE-HD) film. This innovative film, produced using NOVA Chemicals’ resin, offers a fully recyclable alternative to traditional mixed-material films, contributing to waste reduction and prolonging the lifespan …

Mondi partners with Megaflex for paper solution for rollpacking mattresses

Mondi, one of the global leaders in sustainable packaging and paper, has created Protector Bag ExpandForm, a paper bag solution with an expandable feature to safely rollpack mattresses.   Protector Bag ExpandForm replaces the current plastic packaging with a flexible and recyclable alternative. The solution is also customisable and can expand to different sizes while …

Google launches Challenge to reduce plastic waste in food services

Google is taking steps to address the growing plastic waste problem by launching the Single-Use Plastics Challenge, aimed at reducing the amount of plastic waste produced in food services.   The challenge invites food and beverage companies with plastic-free packaging solutions to apply and test their products in Google’s cafes and MicroKitchens.   Successful applicants …

Asahi Kasei establishes framework for carbon-neutrality startups

Asahi Kasei established a “Care for Earth” investment framework as a new initiative for carbon neutrality by investing $100 million worldwide in early-stage startups that aim to solve issues in environmental fields such as hydrogen, energy storage, carbon management, and bio-based chemicals over the 5-year period up to fiscal 2027.   Since 2008, Asahi Kasei …

Avery Dennison and Dow launch hotmelt label adhesive

Dow and Avery Dennison have co-developed an innovative and sustainable new hotmelt label adhesive solution that enables polyolefin filmic labels and polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE) packaging to be mechanically recycled together in one stream. The adhesive is the first of its kind on the label market and is approved by Recyclass for recycling in …

BASF to shape the future of the packaging at Interpack

BASF will be represented together with BTC Europe, its European distribution organisation, at Interpack, Messe Düsseldorf from May 4 to 10, 2023 at Stand B43 in Hall 10.   The company will present numerous solutions and new projects in the packaging sector to customers and partners. BASF will continue its “Plastics Journey” with the three …