June 2021

Single Use plastics

Environment Minister launches awareness campaign on Single Use plastics.

Reiterating government’s commitment to phase out identified single use plastic items which have low utility and high adverse environmental impact, Union Environment Minister, Shri Prakash Javadekar today said that though plastic, was a useful 20th century innovation, however uncollected plastic waste has emerged as a serious threat to the environment.

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Bruno mentions that there is a need to scale up remediation by empowering nature to take care of the excess wastage via Bioremediation

Ep 15 – Designing Biobased Thermoplastics for Packaging with Bruno Pereira

When it comes to packaging, everybody knows the 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. But what about the plastic packaging that escapes collection and ends up in the environment. In this episode of Packaging Talks, Bruno Pereira in conversation with Dr. Rangaprasad, points out that there should be a 4th R: REMEDIATE. Remediation efforts exist like beach clean-ups,

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Called Pichkiao, it’s reusable, refillable and easy to use and carry. ITC Savlon has been at the forefront of disruptive thinking and design re-engineering to enable innovation and efficiency in the health and hygiene segment. In line with its mission to provide access, convenience and affordable solutions in hand hygiene, ITC Savlon introduces Savlon Pichkiao handwash, a first of its kind handwash pack format that is reusable, refillable and easy to use and carry. Designed on the principle of capillary action, this unique pack eliminates the need for a pump in a handwash pack. As a consequence, the pack contains 22% lower plastic compared to a pump pack of similar volume. Savlon Pichkiao handwash crafted to wash away million germs* is being launched at a price of just Rs.15 for 70 ml. The design of the Savlon Pichkiao handwash bottle has better squeezability, due to its unique capillary action. The product pack is easy to use wherein consumers do not need to tilt the bottle. A gentle squeeze gives access up till the last bit of the handwash solution in the bottle. Reusability of the bottle and the pump-less design brings in a new format in the category and redefines optimisation. Chhota Bheem the most inspiring young Indian superhero continues to be the brand ambassador for Savlon Pichkiao. Chhota Bheem’s battle cry of “Karo laakhon Germs* ko dhishkiao, with Savlon Pichkiao” adds a unique fun and adventurous experience for the young consumers in their fight against a million germs every day. Sameer Satpathy, divisional chief executive, Personal Care Products Business, ITC Limited, said, “Savlon Pichkiao ushers in a new design capability in the category with its pump-less offering. It is not only efficient but also an optimal utilisation of resources to enable convenience and accessibility at a very affordable pricing. The product design overall brings to bear ITC’s strengths in design thinking and innovation. The introduction of Savlon Pichkiao drives Savlon’s commitment to provide access to hand hygiene and help adopt washing hands with handwash as an everyday best practise across the nation.” Sameer Sathpathy ITC Savlon Pichkiao

ITC Savlon introduces a sustainable “squeezable” handwash pack; contains 22% less plastic than regular pump packs

ITC Savlon has been at the forefront of disruptive thinking and design re-engineering to enable innovation and efficiency in the health and hygiene segment. In line with its mission to provide access, convenience and affordable solutions in hand hygiene, ITC Savlon introduces Savlon Pichkiao handwash, a first of its kind handwash pack format that is reusable, refillable and easy to use and carry.

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For which plastic products is biodegradation a viable end-of-life option?

For which plastic products is biodegradation a viable end-of-life option?

The BioSinn project found products and applications for which biodegradation at the end-of-life is a real option. 25 fact sheets answer technical and regulatory questions for each application. The market volume of these applications was also estimated: in Germany, it is about 170,000 tonnes, in the European Union about 1 million tonnes per year!

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Stadler designs and builds the integrated sorting line for the life4film project at the granada plant operated by fcc medio ambiente

Stadler designs and builds the integrated sorting line for the life4film project at the granada plant operated by fcc medio ambiente

Altshausen, 7 June,2021 –The LIFE4FILM project (LIFE17/ENV/ES000229), financed by the LIFE programme of the European Union, has the objective of preventing the disposal of plastic film in landfill sites, and recovering this material.

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Devi sea foods to improve production rate, accuracy, and labor shortages

Devi sea foods to improve production rate, accuracy, and labor shortages

With over 25 years’ experience in shrimp processing and export, Devi Sea Foods is a leading supplier of shrimp from India to large, reputed customers in Food service and Retail. Based in the state of Andhra Pradesh and located around major shrimp farming centers, Devi has built competencies and harnessed them over years, exclusively catering to farm raised Black Tiger and White shrimp.

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Elephant wins the A’Design Award (Italy)for Himalaya Wellness Packaging Design

Elephant wins the A’Design Award (Italy)for Himalaya Wellness Packaging Design

Pune, 04June 2021: Elephant, a leading design agency, has won the coveted A’Design Award – Silver in the ‘Packaging Design category’ for their packaging for Himalaya Sheet Masks. The new product has been launched in markets across the globe including the Middle East, Southeast Asia as well as Europe.

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