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UK – Finnish pulp and paper maker Stora Enso has partnered with UK-based dry food firm Dizzie to introduce reusable pots for food packaging and delivery. Under the partnership, Stora Enso has developed a reusable pot in biocomposites for home delivery of dry food products. Customers will reduce packaging waste by using the same pots which in turn will cut…
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US – US-based packaging company Novolex has confirmed that several products sold under its Duro brand have secured the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) certification. Products receiving the BPI certification include the brand’s Dubl Life line of paper bags and sacks. Made entirely from recycled materials, Dubl Life products are claimed to contain a minimum of 60% post-consumer recycled paper. Novolex…
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US – Bermuda-based spirits company Bacardi has announced that it is eliminating plastic pourers from its bottles in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Spain and Portugal. According to the company, the move will help the firm cut about 140 tonnes of single-use plastic per annum. The company has already started the removal process. Bacardi said it will eliminate plastic pourers…
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US – US-based paper packaging company Graphic Packaging has reported net sales of US$2.45 billion for the third quarter (Q3) of fiscal 2022 (FY22), up from US$1.78 billion in the same quarter of fiscal 2021 (FY21). The increase for the three months to 30 September was driven by US$334 million in pricing and an improved volume/mix of US$380 million. Driven…
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HONG KONG – Hong Kong aims to bring forward a ban on single-use plastic tableware provided by restaurants by two years, with the first phase of the measure to be in force as early as the last quarter of 2023. The ban was initially set to take place in 2025, but an increased public acceptance of non-plastic alternatives for disposable…
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FRANCE – Global packaging solutions company, Sidel has introduced 1SKIN, a unique label-less recycled PET bottle to help its customers achieve their sustainability goals and drive sales of high-end products. The one-liter bottle is destined for the booming market in sensitive juices, teas and flavored drinks.The new 1SKIN concept represents a breakthrough both in sustainability and in its streamlined design.…
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TANZANIA – Watercom has invested US$99 million (€100 million) in KHS beverage line in Tanzania to meet the demand for water consumption in Tanzania. The two new lines are much more energy efficient than past versions, reducing energy consumption and blowing air by up to 40%. The KHS sister lines stand side by side – with the practical added advantage…
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INDIA – Industrial and automotive lubricants firm Castrol India has rolled out its new sustainable packaging for its premium engine oil brand, Castrol POWER1 ULTIMATE. Castrol POWER1 ULTIMATE will now be packed in a 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) bottle made from reprocessed plastic waste instead of virgin plastic. Castrol said that the use of PCR plastic reduces plastic waste, decreases…
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US – Israel-based Green-tech start-up Melodea, Ltd., producer of sustainable barrier coatings for packaging, announces plans to expand its eco-friendly solution to the U.S. market. The move is set to support the increased production capacity of its novel, plastic-free, plant-based barrier coatings to serve the burgeoning US and South American markets. Melodea creates barrier coating material using wood pulp, a…
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US – American multinational packaging company Ball Corporation has added two new sizes of its infinitely recyclable Ball Aluminum Cup to offer consumers a full portfolio of sustainable cup options. The firm has added 9-ounce and 12-ounce aluminum cup sizes to its existing 16-ounce, 20-ounce and 24-ounce cup offerings to meet the growing demands for sustainable cup options. The Ball…
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