metals
24 Nov 2023
--- Project OMNI, a research initiative directed by Recycleye, Valorplast and TotalEnergies to enhance the circularity of PP food-grade packaging, has “led to groundbreaking results,” according to the group. Project...
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20 Nov 2023
--- Romania is introducing a deposit-refund scheme (DRS) for beverage bottles at the end of this month. The day-to-day system that drives the country’s ecological transition is said to be “perfectly in tune”...
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03 Nov 2023
--- The Budweiser Brewing Company APAC has delivered a circular packaging forum for its value chain partners at Putian Brewery, Fujian Province, China. The forum reinforces Bud APAC’s circular packaging approach of the...
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16 Oct 2023
--- Tata Steel has become the latest business to join the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative, coinciding with National Recycling Week (October 16–22). Steel aerosols are captured for recycling through existing UK recycling...
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12 Oct 2023
--- Dymapak, a global manufacturer of child-resistant packaging solutions, has launched its “Squeeze and Turn Tin,” a fully curbside recyclable consumer packaged goods (CPG) solution. The Squeeze and Turn Tin extends...
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10 Oct 2023
--- Immersive storytelling through luxury packaging design is a strong emerging theme in the industry, according to Vladimir Tyulpin, Avery Dennison’s market segment leader for Premium Packaging Solutions. “Packaging...
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06 Oct 2023
--- This week in industry news, Graphic Packaging Holding Company has closed its recycled paperboard machine in the US. Meanwhile, Arnold Bread released a 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) bread bag, and Tremco Construction...
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Webinar preview: Circular packaging economy: What are the profits and pitfalls for industry leaders?
06 Oct 2023
--- Ahead of Packaging Insights’ upcoming webinar, “Circular packaging economy: What are the profits and pitfalls for industry leaders?” we speak to expert panelists Nusa Urbancic, CEO of Changing Markets...
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04 Oct 2023
--- Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is investing £31 million (US$37 million) at its manufacturing site in Wakefield, UK – Europe’s largest soft drinks plant by volume. The investment will help develop a...
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29 Sep 2023
--- The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) is funding the development of a robot at a California material recovery facility (MRF) owned by Caglia Environmental that sorts single-stream recyclables. Designed by AI and robotics...
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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...
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22 Sep 2023
--- The packaging industry has the power to advance climate change mitigation during what is a “fundamental decade” for the Paris Agreement, according to Maria Alegre, Ball Corporation’s global stakeholder...
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19 Sep 2023
--- With countries like the UK, France, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand cracking down on single-use vapes amid rising health and environment concerns, we examine the packaging industry’s role in the damages caused by...
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04 Sep 2023
--- The International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) reports that global shipments by its members increased by 6.6% to just over 3.2 billion units in the first half of 2023. The market growth...
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04 Sep 2023
--- The Portuguese government has again postponed introducing a €30 cent (US$0.32) tax on single-use aluminum packaging or multi-material packaging with aluminum. The amendment was published in the Diário da...
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31 Aug 2023
--- At next month’s Pack Expo in Las Vegas, US, September 11-13, packaging experts will represent their latest cross-industry innovations. Amcor, Cama Group (Cama), Sidel and Bobst are among the exhibitors, each presenting...
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28 Aug 2023
--- This year’s Pack Expo trade show in Las Vegas, US, is gearing up to launch the “largest show since its inception” next month (September 11-13) with over 2,000 global exhibitors set to showcase the...
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21 Aug 2023
--- Novelis has incorporated 61% recycled aluminum across its production lines for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023. The company says the achievement marks the highest percentage of recycled content in the aluminum...
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02 Aug 2023
--- Carbon reduction lies at the heart of the packaging industry’s efforts to improve environmental sustainability. Carbon capture technologies, carbon-reduced material development and carbon labeling on products are some...
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26 Jul 2023
--- Metal-based packaging is suitable across industries, but especially for flexible packaging, according to experts. It is lightweight, strong and does not rust. Metal is commonly used in the aerospace, automotive, construction...
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