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USA – Heinz Snap Pot developed by Berry Global has received a Gold award at the Environmental Packaging Awards. The Snap Pot was first launched in 2008 but has since been redeveloped to implement higher amounts of post-consumer recycled content for food packaging in light of consumer and retailer demand for more sustainable packaging. Tesco, Plastic Energy, and SABIC also…
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SWEDEN – The Board of Directors of Nordic Paper has announced plans to invest approximately SEK 850 million (US$78m) at the Bäckhammar mill. This strategic investment will help in improving the sustainability performance of Bäckhammar mill, while strengthening the overall competitiveness of the facility. The investment will be used for establishing a new wood room that will provide strategic flexibility…
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SWITZERLAND – Aseptic carton packaging supplier SIG has revealed plans to develop a full-barrier aluminium-free aseptic packaging structure with at least 90% fiber content by 2030, with an interim target of at least 85% by 2025. SIG explained that increasing the FSC-certified fiber content of its aseptic cartons and expanding its aluminium-free solutions are key to the firm’s strategy of…
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UK – Plastic recycler Viridor, owned by U.S. investment company KKR, has shut down its polymer recycling facility in Skelmersdale, a town in the north of England. The center ceased operations in January 2023, but the move has only now been disclosed with the publishing of the company’s financial report for 2022/2023. The report states: “Following an extensive business review…
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BELGIUM – Avery Dennison is set to launch AD LinrSave™ and AD LinrConvert™ – the first generation of decorative linerless solutions enabled by patented micro-perforation technology at Labelexpo, Brussels 11-14 September. Avery says that these linearless solutions will greatly reduce label waste, decrease CO2 and water footprint whilst ensuring the functionality and shelf appeal of pressure-sensitive labels. This marks the…
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UK – Flexographic prepress solutions provider Reproflex3 has linked up with BoxWay Packaging Groupon a new pre-press technology. BoxWay Packaging Group is an independent UK-based flexographic and digital print corrugated packaging business with sites in Devon and County Durham. It is known for its reliable and high-quality packaging solutions within the UK corrugated and paper-based packaging industry, supplying FMCG brands,…
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USA- Waste management solutions provider CheckSammy has joined consortium-based postuse plastic innovation company Cyclyx International. As the newest member of the Cyclyx Consortium, CheckSammy will be eligible to utilize Cyclyx’s ability to find new recycling pathways and options for existing hard-to-recycle plastics. This will ensure that plastic waste remains out of landfills while contributing to a circular economy system. The…
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UK – Ink specialist, Pulse Roll Label strengthens its global operations with the appointment of Jim Whitehead as export sales director as Vault49 hires Charlie Hughes as strategy director. This strategic addition to the team marks another significant step forward for the business in building its presence on the world’s stage and reinforces its commitment to delivering its high-quality ink…
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IRELAND – Sustainable plastic packaging experts, Greiner Packaging has worked with diary firm, Nomadic on new packaging for its Protein+ Granola yoghurt range. The new packs coincide with Nomadic’s 25th anniversary. According to Nomadic marketing manager Bethan Miles, the new design is an “upside-down” version of its Yogurt & Oat Clusters range. Miles said: “Just like our hero Yogurt &…
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PAKISTAN – Multinational food and beverage company PepsiCo, through its crisp brand Lay’s, has launched a new recycling and tourist awareness initiative in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. In an official press release, Lay’s announced its collaboration with the Kaghan Development Authority, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to promote responsible waste disposal practices and increase awareness about recycling among tourists. As part…
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