In a significant step towards a more sustainable future, Tetra Pak has released its Sustainability Report FY22, marking its 24th edition and showcasing the company’s continued commitment to sustainability. The report reveals an impressive 39% reduction in operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions globally, with a remarkable 84% of the company’s energy derived …
Apple’s Environmental Commitment: Fiber-Based Packaging, Recycled Materials, and Leather-Free Products
The packaging for the new Apple Watch and band lineup is 100 percent fibre-based, a first for Apple, furthering the company’s goal to use plastic-free packaging by 2025. In a significant step toward achieving its environmental goals, Apple has unveiled a range of initiatives designed to reduce its carbon footprint. As part of …
PepsiCo Launches Innovative Multipacks, Cutting Material Usage by 86%
London, UK – July 18, 2023 PepsiCo, the global leader in food, snack, and beverage production, has introduced a groundbreaking multipack concept for Snack A Jacks in the United Kingdom. This innovative approach aims to reduce material waste significantly. Traditionally, Snack A Jacks have been sold in five individual portion packs housed …
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Kuwait’s Gulf Paper Manufacturing Enhances Paper Production with Toscotec
Toscotec, the renowned provider of paper and board machinery solutions, is set to undertake a significant project to upgrade the forming section of PM2 at the Mina Abdullah paper mill in Kuwait, owned by Gulf Paper Manufacturing. The PM2 machine is dedicated to the production of tissue from 100% virgin fibers and …
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Ghana Set to Enforce Mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility for Plastic Packaging Waste
Ghana is taking significant steps to combat plastic pollution by introducing legislation that will compel plastic packaging producers to manage the waste generated by their operations. The West African nation, estimated to produce approximately 840,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, is striving to mitigate environmental pollution. The Ministry of the Environment, …
DS Smith and Coca-Cola HBC Austria Introduce Sustainable Cardboard Packaging Innovation
DS Smith PLC, a global leader in sustainable fiber-based packaging, and Coca-Cola HBC Austria have joined forces to replace plastic handles on 1.5-liter PET soft drink multi-packs with cardboard-based outer packaging. This eco-friendly solution, known as DS Smith Lift Up, is set to debut in Austrian supermarkets starting September 2023. The innovative …
Labelexpo Europe 2023 Showcases Industry Shift Towards Sustainability
Revolutionizing Label Substrates for a Circular Economy Label substrates are rapidly adapting to fulfill the growing demands of circular economy initiatives. This shift involves diverting packaging away from landfills and toward material recovery and clean separation, ultimately repurposing them as feedstock for new labels and packaging products. Embracing Post-Consumer Recycled …
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Extrupet Continues Partnership with EREMA for PET Recycling Technology Expansion
Extrupet, a leading force in PET bottle material recycling across the African continent since its establishment in 2000, is set to expand its operations with the acquisition of a VACUNITE® machine from EREMA in June 2024. This expansion marks the latest chapter in Extrupet’s longstanding collaboration with EREMA, which dates back to …
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Sonoco Expands Sustainable Packaging Portfolio with new paper qualifications for How2Recycle® Labeling
In a move to bolster its sustainable packaging offerings, Sonoco has introduced two new cold seal structures to its EnviroFlex® Paper product line, both of which have received How2Recycle® “widely recyclable” pre-qualification. EnviroFlex Paper Ultimate (ULT) 1.0 CS and Advanced (ADV) 4.0 CS mark a significant milestone as the first …
Mondelēz International and Amcor Collaborate to Advance Circular Economy for Plastic Packaging
In a joint effort to bolster the circular economy for plastic packaging in Australia, global packaging leaders Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) and Amcor have come together to invest in Licella Advanced Recycling, a pioneer in advanced recycling technology. These investments will facilitate the construction of one of Australia’s …