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Rice in paper packaging.
Beyond The Headlines: Mondi brings rice paper-packs to the UK, ProAmpac partners with Nestlé
29 Sep 2023
--- This week in industry news, Mondi partnered with rice supplier Veetee to launch paper-based packaging for dry rice in the UK. Meanwhile, ProAmpac announced its partnership with Nestlé, and Carbios reported its... Read More
A man picking up plastic from off the beach.
“No longer a choice”: Indian Ocean Commission declares plastics circularization pledge
29 Sep 2023
--- African Indian Ocean nations have issued a declaration pledging to create a circular economy for plastics throughout the region. The countries aim to reduce ocean plastic packaging waste on their shorelines significantly in... Read More
Person holding chip.
Update on EU PFAS ban: Plastics industry says general regulation “neither proportionate nor justifiable”
28 Sep 2023
--- The plastic industry warns that the current proposal to restrict PFAS in the European Economic Area does not differentiate between the different substances that need to be regulated individually. The European Chemicals... Read More
Person wearing gloves holding plastic recyclate.
Advanced and mechanical recycling: How can the industry boost circularity most effectively?
27 Sep 2023
--- As global demand for recyclate increases, so does the need for recycling innovation. With low plastic recycling rates globally, the industry is transforming to improve waste management and establish a circular economy. We... Read More
A man pouring coffee into a to-go coffee cup.
Researchers brew up biodegradable plastic alternative using discarded coffee grounds
26 Sep 2023
--- South Dakota State University, US, has used spent coffee grounds (SCG) to create biodegradable plastic for food and pharmaceutical packaging applications. The films were characterized for their color, thickness, moisture... Read More
Plastic waste on landfil.
IUCN launches collaboration ahead of INC-3 meetings on UN Global Plastic Treaty
25 Sep 2023
--- The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and its partners have launched an international, science-focused public-private End Plastic Pollution International Collaborative (EPPIC) partnership designed to... Read More
Workers sorting plastic waste.
Swedish Plastic Recycling invests SEK1B in “world’s largest” plastic recycling plant
25 Sep 2023
--- Swedish Plastic Recycling is investing approximately SEK 1 billion (US$90 million) in building the world’s largest and most modern facility for plastic recycling, Site Zero, located in Motala, Sweden. The facility,... Read More
Cold aluminum beverage cans.
Beyond The Headlines: German aluminum industry “crisis,” DS Smith partners with Amazon Web Services
22 Sep 2023
--- This week in packaging, Aluminium Deutschland warned that the German aluminum industry is “still in crisis mode” amid supply and pricing concerns. Also, DS Smith announced Amazon Web Services as its cloud... Read More
David Katz, founder and chairman of Plastic Bank.
London Packaging Week live: Plastic Bank’s founder backs “waste as currency” to spur circularity
22 Sep 2023
--- At the ongoing London Packaging Week, Packaging Insights sat down with David Katz, founder and chairman of Plastic Bank, to delve into the organization’s approach to tackling plastic pollution and poverty. Katz sheds... Read More
A hand squishing a plastic bottle on top of multi-colored plastic bags.
Flexible plastics collection program expands in UK amid policy delay uncertainties
21 Sep 2023
--- The Flexible Plastic Fund (FPF) FlexCollect project has initiated a trial for flexible plastic household collections and recycling in Reading, UK. More than 4,000 homes will be involved in the pilot program, collecting... Read More
Soil bag.
Back to the Roots partners with ProAmpac to produce “first” 100% recycled soil packaging
21 Sep 2023
--- US-based organic gardening brand Back to the Roots is partnering with ProAmpac to produce what it says is the first ever 100% PCR soil bag for its Organic Potting Mix. Back to the Roots says bringing recycled content into... Read More
Bao buns made from fake meat.
Alternative protein packaging megatrends: How plant-based F&B producers are aligning with the industry
20 Sep 2023
--- Consumers with and without meat-restricted diets are increasingly purchasing plant-based foods. This growth demands that packaging solutions for plant-based alternatives advance alongside it and appeal to the typically... Read More
A boy walking around in a landfill.
“A broken record”: Beyond Plastics disputes PLASTICS’ campaign to promote recycling
19 Sep 2023
--- The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has launched an advocacy campaign called “Recycling Is Real,” defending plastics recycling. But, Beyond Plastics has countered this campaign, saying that plastic... Read More
Paper carrier bag.
Marks & Spencer replaces plastic bags with paper alternatives across all stores
18 Sep 2023
--- UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) is replacing all plastic carrier bags with paper alternatives throughout its entire store chain. The company says the move answers consumer demand for single-use plastic... Read More
Blister packs.
Bormioli Pharma launches “Plastics Academy” to train new generation of processing technicians
15 Sep 2023
--- Pharmaceutical packaging giant Bormioli Pharma is launching the “Plastic Academy” next month, a training project designed to educate young students to become professional plastics processing technicians. The... Read More
UBQ Materials.
UBQ Materials lands US$70M in funding for global expansion
14 Sep 2023
--- Israel-based UBQ Materials has raised US$70 million in a financing round led by Eden Global Partners. The investment will support the company’s commercial, sales and marketing scale-up throughout Europe and North... Read More
Snack packaging.
Controlling calories and carbon footprints: Snack packagers rise to dietary and environmental challenges
13 Sep 2023
--- Snack packaging continues to grow globally, with Innova Market Insights marking a 2% year-over-year growth. But consumer demands for dietary control are shaping how the industry designs new products, and with tightening... Read More
A woman throwing away compostable materials into a bin.
Tipa and Charter Next Generation create exclusive compostable film for North America amid US expansion
13 Sep 2023
--- Tipa and Charter Next Generation (CNG), a US specialty film manufacturer, have partnered to drive US production and adoption of compostable packaging by introducing two films. To expand Tipa’s US presence, CNG will... Read More
Researcher in lab.
US study “revolutionizes” chemical plastic recycling with table salt as researchers seek industry partners
12 Sep 2023
--- US researchers have chemically recycled mixed and metalized plastics using table salt (NaCI). The study authors say the findings have the potential to “revolutionize” plastic chemical recycling by offering a... Read More
SABIC cup.
SABIC, Taghleef Industries, Karydakis and Kotronis Packaging join forces on monomaterial in-mold labeling
12 Sep 2023
--- SABIC is partnering with Taghleef Industries, Karydakis IML and Kotronis Packaging to produce in-mold labeling (IML) made of mono-PP for thin-wall container packaging. The IML technology creates a decoration within the... Read More
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