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FINLAND – Finnish pulp and paper maker Stora Enso has invested US$82 million (€80 million) to centralize and modernize the wood handling process at its Imatra Mill in Finland. The funds have been used to boost the facility’s capacity for premium packaging board production and decrease water consumption throughout the debarking process. The Imatra Mill consists of two industrial units…
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IRELAND – Irish corrugated packaging company, Smurfit Kappa has introduced a new packaging solution specifically tailored for e-commerce wine sales that has Amazon’s Frustration-Free Packaging (FFP) certification. The company says this is a world first for a generic packaging solution designed for different case counts and wine bottle types. The new solution holds Amazon’s ‘Frustration-Free Packaging’ (FFP) certification, which is…
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GERMANY – Finnish forestry firm, UPM is investing US$100 million in its Nordland Papier mill in Dörpen, Germany, to reduce CO2 emissions by 300,000 metric tons per year. The investment will increase energy in the facility and feed surplus power back into the electricity grid, contributing to Germany’s energy security. The opening of its new combined heat and power (CHP)…
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POLAND – Mondi has provided online retailer MODIVO SA with a range of corrugated boxes and paper-based MailerBAGS to be applied to its fashion items in the hopes of optimizing product protection, packaging space, and money. The new solutions are expected to replace the rigid packaging currently used by MODIVO to transport shoes, bags, and clothes to consumers. It is…
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US – Eco-friendly packaging solution provider SOFi has launched a new fabric-based, 100% compostable cup carrier for food and beverage businesses. Dubbed, The SOFi Cup Carrier, the new product is made from spunlace cotton, which is the same material as flushable wipes. The lightweight cup carrier is also claimed to biodegrade in both landfill and marine environments in less than…
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BRAZIL – Nescafé Dolce Gusto has rolled out a hot beverage machine concept pegged as a “coffee shop at home, branded Neo. The system’s proprietary technology and home-compostable pods are dubbed the brand’s “most sustainable system to date.” With the ability to connect the machine to a smartphone, consumers can personalize their coffee preparation at a distance. Neo’s new range…
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