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INEOS Styrolution plans to build a demonstration polymerisation plant

INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announced today plans to build a demonstration plant at its Antwerp, Belgium, site to test production of ABS plastic from recycled feedstock. The plans for the new plant are part of the project “ABSolutely Circular”, which is supported by the EU LIFE programme. INEOS Styrolution’s plant is intended to complement a demonstration unit planned by project partner Indaver, making Antwerp the leading European center for the recycling of styrenics.

Dove Refillable: Introducing our first refillable, reusable deodorant

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To fulfil its promise of ‘buy once, refill for life’, the beautiful and reusable case is made from super durable stainless steel, specially designed to stand the test of time – and encourage you to buy less, but better. In order to keep the deodorant fresh and hygienic, plastic is still necessary – but to minimize its impact, we use 54% less plastic in our eco-friendly deodorant refills than in a regular Dove 0% stick pack.

New transparent PVC film capable of inactivating coronavirus

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Braskem’s vinyl application engineering team supported AlpFilm in developing the formulation that gives rise to the film, maximizing the potential for protection against fungi and bacteria, and achieving virucidal function – in other words, capable of eliminating viruses. In a second step, the plastic film received the addition of silver and silica based on the technology developed and licensed by the São Paulo company Nanox with support from the FAPESP Innovative Research in Small Business Program (PIPE).

DIC and Jindal Poly Films Reached a Consensus to Collaborate

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In the food packaging field, demand is increasing for films with performance features that meet such needs. Of particular note, demand for functional CPP film, which contributes to the realization of reducing plastics, mono-material packaging, is expected to expand in the future.

Cardboard Replaces Plastic: The New Keelclip Packaging for Cans

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New technologies allow us to continuously improve and expand our pioneering role when it comes to sustainability. The introduction of the new KeelClip™ packaging represents another important milestone in this journey.

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Discover 5 Packaging Startups You Should Watch in 2021

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The 5 promising packaging startups you should watch in 2021 were hand-picked based on our data-driven startup scouting approach, taking into account factors such as location, founding year, and relevance of technology, among others.

Smarties becomes the first global confectionery brand to switch to recyclable paper packaging

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Nestlé announced today that its popular Smarties brand is now using recyclable paper packaging for its confectionery products worldwide. This represents a transition of 90% of the Smarties range, as 10% was previously already packed in recyclable paper packaging.

P&G Searches for the HolyGrail of Plastic Recycling

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Some of the world’s largest consumer goods businesses—also some of the most significant plastic users—have joined forces to tackle this problem. Led by Procter and Gamble (P&G), the HolyGrail 2.0 project aims to increase plastic recycling rates by adding invisible digital watermarks to product packaging.

L’Oréal expands the use of paper bottles across its portfolio

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The cosmetics giant wants to generalize the substitution of plastics by cardboard in the primary packaging of its products. The advances already made with Ecologic Brands for Seed Phytonutrients, and with Albéa for La Roche Posay will be extended to new brands.

Innovation launch courses to help increase plastic recycling

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As part of the initiative, two training courses have been developed for people throughout the plastics packaging supply chain, including brands, designers, manufacturers, retailers and even students, about how to use plastics more sustainably.

Packaging materials for food contain highly toxic chemicals

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The agency tested over 60 different paper and cardboard-based packaging materials, and besides the already mentioned items above, the test included bags for french fries and popcorn, muffin wrappings, packaging for several cereal-based food items for kids, straws, plates, cookie wrappings and more. And the test results are quite astonishing.

Avery Dennison launches recycled direct thermal paper labels

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Direct thermal (DT) paper is a popular material due to its ease of use, high print speed, high image resolution, and wide range of compatible printers. Avery Dennison’s new rDT is the first recycled uncoated direct thermal paper label material available on the market.

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INEOS Styrolution plans to build a demonstration polymerisation plant

Dove Refillable: Introducing our first refillable, reusable deodorant

New transparent PVC film capable of inactivating coronavirus

DIC and Jindal Poly Films Reached a Consensus to Collaborate

Cardboard Replaces Plastic: The New Keelclip Packaging for Cans

Discover 5 Packaging Startups You Should Watch in 2021

Smarties becomes the first global confectionery brand to switch to recyclable paper packaging

P&G Searches for the HolyGrail of Plastic Recycling

L’Oréal expands the use of paper bottles across its portfolio

Innovation launch courses to help increase plastic recycling

Packaging materials for food contain highly toxic chemicals

Avery Dennison launches recycled direct thermal paper labels

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