Borealis, one of the world’s leading providers of advanced and sustainable polyolefin solutions and Ecopost, a social enterprise that addresses the challenges of urban waste management have announced a collaboration to drive a circular economy and support marginalised communities in Kenya. Reports say that Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, generates more than 2,400 …
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Hinojosa Packaging, a Spain-based Group has launched the Foodservice line at an industrial level, a primary packaging range for prepared foods and beverages, that is both 100% recyclable and also environmentally neutral at the end of their life cycle. This new line covers a portfolio of 100% recyclable primary packaging, designed for the areas …
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Borouge Plc, one of the leading petrochemical companies that provides innovative and differentiated polyolefin solutions, has entered into a Distribution Agreement with one of the biggest polyolefin distributors in East Africa, Somochem. The agreement builds on a long-standing partnership between Borouge and Somochem and aims to increase Borouge’s footprint and presence in East Africa. …
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Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), one of the world’s leading sustainable chemical companies, and Evertis, a pioneer in sustainable PET barrier films, are collaborating to use flakes from recycled PET trays to produce PET film suitable for food packaging trays. The partnership is an important step in diverting PET trays from landfill or incineration …
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Persil has announced plans to add Accessible QR codes (AQR), developed with Zappar and in collaboration with RNIB, to a range of packs. The codes aim to provide the UK’s 2 million blind and partially sighted people with access to product information and a more inclusive shopping experience. Persil’s capsules in plastic-free packaging and …
CCL Label, one of the global leaders in specialty label and packaging solutions, has announced to showcase its latest innovations at the Interpack trade fair that takes place in Duesseldorf, Germany, from 4-10 May. Sustainable solutions for labels: One of the center pieces of the CCL exhibition will be the “Sustainable Label Family” that …
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Mondi, one of the global leaders in sustainable packaging and paper, has collaborated with Swiss converter ATS-Tanner to create an innovative paper band, which can hold individually labelled products or bundles reducing unnecessary plastic. ATS-Tanner uses Mondi’s kraft paper Advantage MF SpringPack and converts it into a band by adding a functional barrier on …
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Amcor, one of the global leaders in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, today announced a joint research project agreement with Nfinite Nanotechnology Inc. to validate the use of Nfinite’s nano coating technology to enhance both recyclable and compostable packaging. In the proof-of-concept phase of the project, Nfinite’s coating technology will be applied to …
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A recent study has shown that German consumers want the most environmentally friendly carton packaging possible when purchasing plant-based milk alternatives. Full recyclability and a low plastic content are considered of fundamental importance, with brown, unbleached beverage cartons performing better than white ones. The study also showed that the lower the carton’s carbon footprint, …
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Avery Dennison Corporation has announced it is transitioning to a bespoke carbon footprinting tool created in collaboration with the Carbon Trust. The initiative will drive towards transparency and continuous improvement in environmental impact measurement and reporting on its label products. The company stated, “As customers and legislators demand more credible information about product impacts …
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