Food & Beverage
Greiner Packaging Makes T-IML Possible
New thermoformed cups with IML decoration are just as attractive as their injection-molded counterparts – but have the edge when it comes to sustainability.
February 18, 2022
NEWS
Sustainability
The World Must Unite in a War Against Plastic
Reducing plastic use seems like one of the easiest environmental actions people can take. We re-use bags, put takeout coffee in our own mugs or recycle our plastic bottles, and feel good about ourselves. But it is not so simple. Plastic pollution is still causing immense harm to our planet.
February 18, 2022
Horticulture
Oregon State Researchers Makes Key Advance in Turning Apple Waste into Packaging Material
A new study by Oregon State University scientists outlines a key advance in turning apple waste into an environmentally friendly packaging material that could serve as an alternative to plastic.
February 17, 2022
FMCG
Dabur becomes first Indian plastic waste neutral’ FMCG company in India
Dabur India, India’s largest Ayurveda company said it has become a complete plastic waste neutral firm in the country after collecting, processing and recycling around 27,000 metric tonnes of post-consumer plastic waste during FY21-22.
February 15, 2022
Sustainability
SCGC Introduces Circular PP Made with Advanced Recycling Technology, Partnering with Visy Packaging to Develop ASEAN’s First ISCC PLUS-certified Food Packaging throughout Whole Supply Chain
SCG Chemicals or SCGC launched “Circular PP,” a high-quality post-consumer recycled resin (PCR) manufactured from recycled feedstock under the advanced recycling technology, one of the solutions from SCG GREEN POLYMERTM.
February 15, 2022
Sustainability
India is Committed to Eliminating Single-Use Plastic, says PM Modi
India is committed to eliminating single-use plastic and the Indian Navy will contribute 100 ship days to clean the plastic waste from the sea, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the One Ocean Summit on Friday.
February 14, 2022
E-Commerce
BASF has developed new adhesives for labels that no longer interfere with paper and paperboard recycling
BASF has achieved a breakthrough in the development of adhesives that do not interfere with the recycling of transport boxes, such as paperboard and cardboard boxes with paper labels coated with Acronal RCF 3705 or Acronal RCF 3706.
February 13, 2022
Food & Beverages
The Coca-Cola Company Announces Industry Leading Target for Reusable Packaging
The Coca-Cola Company today announced an industry-leading goal to significantly boost its use of reusable packaging.
February 12, 2022
Food & Beverages
EU Initiates Update of Rules on Recycled Plastic in Food Packaging
In December 2021, the European Commission presented a draft act to update EU regulations on recycled plastic food contact materials (FCMs). The aim of the new regulation is to streamline regulations on the development, certification, and use of FCMs in light of the diversity of recently developed plastic recycling technologies.
February 12, 2022
Sustainability
A New ‘Supercritical Water’ Approach to Recycling Plastic Packaging Waste
The University of Birmingham has licensed the rights to a ‘supercritical water’ technology to technology consultancy Stopford to develop a novel process for recycling mixed plastic packaging.
February 12, 2022
Sustainability
Cassava Bags Australia Launches World’s First Truly Biodegradable Single-Use Bag and Liner Products
The ground breaking non-toxic products are 100 percent plastic-free, won’t break down into micro plastics and will never leave behind any plastic footprint on the earth.
February 12, 2022
Food & Beverages
Returnable PET For Sensitive Beverages?
Krones and Alpla developed a returnable PET container that provides an optimal environment for sensitive ESL (Extended Shelf-Life) products such as juice and milk in the cold chain.
February 11, 2022