At drupa 2024, the new Touchpoint Sustainability (tps) forum will highlight the print and paper industry’s role in global sustainable transformation. This central forum, running from May 28 to June 7, focuses on the industry’s achievements often overlooked by the broader audience. Approximately 30 exhibitors will present best practice examples across the value chain, …
Henkel launches “Climate Connect” to collaborate with suppliers on climate action
Henkel launches an engagement program on climate action for its worldwide suppliers. Henkel has announced the launch of a new initiative, “Climate Connect,” aimed at working closely with its suppliers worldwide to reduce Scope 3 emissions. The program, part of Henkel’s net-zero pathway ambition, will focus on transparent data collection, training, and targeted actions …
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Greiner Packaging extends partnership with Plastic Bank to combat plastic pollution
Greiner Packaging, a prominent player in the packaging industry, has announced the extension of its partnership with Plastic Bank for the third time. The partnership, initiated in 2019, aims to combat plastic pollution and promote sustainability. Since its inception, the collaboration has led to the collection of over 610 tons of plastic waste, …
Dubai Can cuts single-use plastic bottles by nearly 18M in 2 years
Dubai Can, the citywide sustainability initiative, has successfully reduced the usage of nearly 18 million 500ml single-use plastic water bottles in just two years since its launch. The initiative, launched on 15 February 2022 by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, aims to reduce the utilisation …
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Keurig unveils Next-Generation Coffee System and Plastic-Free Pods
Keurig Dr Pepper has unveiled a new innovation agenda for its Keurig® single-serve brewing system, introducing a reimagined coffee system and a range of new products and technologies aimed at meeting the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s coffee consumers. The company’s vision includes K-Rounds™ plastic-free pods, a new form of single-serve coffee that eliminates …
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Nestlé’s ongoing commitment to sustainable packaging and waste management
Nestlé continues its commitment to improving packaging solutions and waste management infrastructure. On Global Recycling Day, the company highlighted efforts to enhance packaging recyclability and support waste management. Antonia Wanner, Nestlé’s Head of ESG Strategy and Deployment, stated, “We are reducing overall packaging, improving recyclability, and using renewable or recycled materials. We also …
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Berry collaborates across value chain to boost recycled packaging
Berry Global, Inc. marks Global Recycling Day by highlighting its strides towards sustainable packaging and collaboration across the value chain. The company aims to foster recyclable design and circularity innovations, advancing towards a net-zero and circular economy. Collaborating with partners, Berry focuses on boosting recycled content in packaging and investing in regional infrastructure for …
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Metsä Board achieves Home Compostability Certification for paperboards
Metsä Board, a part of Metsä Group, has announced the achievement of home compostability certification for all its white kraftliners and folding boxboards, excluding PE-coated grades. The certification, issued by DIN CERTCO, is based on compliance with standard NF T 51-800. Helena Moring-Vepsäläinen, Product Safety Manager at Metsä Board, highlighted the significance of …
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P&G’s sustainability efforts highlighted on Global Recycling Day
Procter & Gamble (P&G) is celebrating Global Recycling Day by highlighting its ongoing efforts to reduce, reuse, replace, and recycle product packaging. The company aims to enhance consumer experience while reducing its environmental impact. “Our teams designing products and packaging are guided by our consumers’ needs and our Ambition 2030 goals,” said a spokesperson. …
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Amazon partners with Industry leaders to scale Carbon capture for paper packaging
Amazon has joined forces with RTI International, Schlumberger, and International Paper to collaborate on a project aimed at scaling carbon capture and storage (CCS) for the pulp and paper industry. Selected by the US Department of Energy, the project focuses on decarbonizing paper packaging, a crucial step in reducing the industry’s carbon footprint. …
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