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SPAIN – Irish corrugated company, Smurfit Kappa has invested US$6.54 million (€6m) at its Sanguesa paper mill in Spain, which will see the construction and installation of up to 12,000 solar panels on land adjacent to the mill. Smurfit Kappa says that solar panels will reduce CO2 emissions by over 3200 tonnes annually and provide significant cost savings. Once operational,…
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UK – International recycling company TerraCycle has partnered with personal care brand, Paula’s Choice Skincare to launch a free recycling initiative in the UK. TerraCycle says the partnership enables consumers to recycle their empty Paula’s Choice Skincare packaging. To participate in the program, customers must create an account on TerraCycle’s website and print a prepaid shipping label. From there, consumers…
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CANADA – A study by researchers at the University of Quebec at Chicoutimi has revealed that coffee pods result in fewer greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions throughout their life cycle than those of filter, French press, and instant coffees. The findings, which were originally revealed in The Conversation, are derived from calculations tracking the greenhouse gases emitted throughout the life cycle…
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UK – Global strategic branding consultancy, Robot Food has rebranded Harringtons pet food, updating the brand’s logo and packaging design. The idea behind the rebrand is all about enhancing Harringtons’ ‘natural’ credentials. The company wanted to ensure it remained ahead of the competition in the category by evolving its brand in line with customers’ changing needs. Targeting better on-shelf standout…
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ALGERIA – French beverage company, Castel, has strengthened its diversification strategy by developing green and local production with the acquisition of a 100% of the share capital of the Alver glass factory, a subsidiary of the Condor group based in Oran. In a statement, Castel said: “Present in Algeria for nearly 20 years and a major player in beverages in…
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UK – Paper and packaging company, Mondi has added a new range of medium, high and very high-barrier paper-based packaging to its FunctionalBarrier Papers portfolio. The new line of packaging is intended to offer better product protection and support customers to use more environmentally friendly packaging solutions. Mondi has further developed its portfolio and now provides customers with a full…
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US – American pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Company has announced plans to invest US$450 million to expand the manufacturing capacity at Research Triangle Park facility in North Carolina, US. The expansion plans include the installation of additional parenteral filling, device assembly and packaging capacity to meet the rising demand for Lilly’s incretin-based diabetes treatments and medicines. The move is…
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