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POLAND – Sustainable packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi has revealed plans to invest over €16 million (US$17.40m) in its Krapkowice plant in Poland in response to demand for sustainable packaging from the eCommerce industry. The company will utilize this investment to install a new production line at the facility that is set to double the overall production capacity of the…
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USA – Material science and manufacturing company Avery Dennison introduced four labeling papers made from recycled pulp and alternative fibers aimed at the premium packaging segment. The new range – available in the Europe, Middle East and North Africa (EMENA) region – consists of three new papers made from 100% recycled fibers and one from hemp fibers. Fasson rPaper Black…
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USA – Israeli startup in the clean-tech field, TIPA has partnered with PPC Flexible Packaging and Clearview Packaging to produce compostable packaging for their customers in the USA. According to TIPA, this partnership will broaden its global client base while improving the capabilities of domestic manufacturers. Besides, it will lower global carbon emissions by reducing shipping lengths. TIPA CEO and…
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USA – American multinational conglomerate, 3M has agreed to a payout of up to US$10.3 billion to provide public funding for water supplies contaminated with PFAS. The conglomerate agreed to the settlement following numerous lawsuits but denies any liability and pledges to defend itself against continuing litigation. The payout will be spread over 13 years, and 3M has pledged to…
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GERMANY – Berlin-based start-up CleanHub has raised US$6.99 million (€6.4m) for its plastic waste recovery technology, which uses QR code-based track and trace technology to aid businesses in recovering and sorting ocean-bound packaging trash. The latest funding round was led by Integra Partners, Lakestar and from new investors, Silence VC, 468 Capital and Übermorgen Ventures. According to the statement, CleanHub…
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AUSTRALIA – Perth-based start-up Uluu uses naturally farmed seaweed to make pellets that can be turned into any form of plastic. Uluu’s compostable polymer, called polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), is made through a fermentation process that is similar to brewing beer and enables the company to keep its production process clean. It is made out of seaweed sugars, seawater and saltwater microbes…
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SPAIN – Global packaging solutions provider Amcor Capsules, has collaborated with Aludium to produce a low-carbon aluminium product for use in screwcaps. Amcor says that when compared to primary aluminium produced in China it represents an average carbon footprint reduction of more than 80%. Also known as Aludium Eco Brand 4.0, the new technology is cradle-to-gate including Scope 1, Scope…
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