Weekly Roundup: International Paper’s GHG target approved, Berry Global’s new lightweight closure
10 Dec 2021 --- In packaging news this week, International Paper announced its 35% greenhouse gas reduction target was approved by the Science Based Targets initiative. Meanwhile, Berry Global designed a new lightweight closure for sauces. Also, Tageos extended its range of RFID (Radio-frequency identification) paper inlays for connective packaging.
In brief: Climate goals
International Paper announced its 35% greenhouse gas reduction target was approved by the Science Based Targets initiative as consistent with levels required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. The targets covering greenhouse gas emissions from International Paper’s operations (scopes 1 and 2) are consistent with reductions required to keep warming to “well below” 2°C. Additionally, the paper giant’s target for the emissions from its value chain (scope 3) meets the initiative’s criteria for ambitious value chain goals, meaning they are in line with current best practice.
Mondi was recognized by CDP with a Triple A score for the second year in a row. Of the nearly 12,000 organizations rated, the paper and packaging supplier is one of only 14 worldwide to achieve a Triple A score for its environmental sustainability performance on climate, forests and water security.
Berry Global’s new lightweight closure.
In brief: Lightweight plastic solutions
Berry Global created a new closure for sauces, demonstrating the company’s circular design capabilities in devising a lightweight and recyclable solution while continuing to deliver consumer convenience benefits. The supplier utilized its technical skills to produce a closure lighter than other available versions, offering valuable material savings without compromising its strength and durability to ensure consistently reliable performance. The closure is manufactured 100% in polypropylene.
Sidel contributed to Lesieur’s environmental sustainability and flexibility vision by supplying three Combi solutions for lightweight recycled PET edible oil bottles. The bottling facility is located in Lesieur in Coudekerque, the North of France, and produces oil, sauce and condiments.
Lesieur’s bottling facility.
In brief: RFID tags
Tageos, an RFID innovator, released its EOS Zero Max product line, comprising environmentally sustainable versions of its proven Rain RFID inlays. The first new inlays include EOS-300 Zero Max, EOS-430 Zero Max and EOS-241 Zero Max, based on the latest generation of ICs from Impinj and NXP. As a result, Tageos offers the industry’s “broadest range of highly sustainable inlays,” all using FSC-certified paper as a substrate, and now also leverage cutting-edge 4ETM technology.
In brief: Acquisitions
Ranpak, a paper-based packaging for e-commerce and industrial supply chains supplier, acquired Recycold Cool Solutions, a Dutch environmentally sustainable cool packs manufacturer. Unlike typical cool packs, Recycold Cool Packs are made from a drain-safe, plant-based gel. “Recycold will immediately bolster our position as a highly effective thermal solution provider in the marketplace,” said Omar Asali, chairman and CEO at Ranpak.
Recycold Cool Solutions’ cool pack.
Trinseo, a global materials solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics and latex binders, agreed to acquire Heathland, a leading collector and recycler of post-consumer and post-industrial plastic wastes in Europe. The company collects, pre-treats and processes plastic waste materials using mechanical and chemical recycling processes and captures the materials’ maximum value by transforming them into high-quality recycled raw materials for a wide range of high-end applications.
In brief: Bioplastics growth
Avantium, a technology company in renewable chemistry, took a positive Final Investment Decision (FID) on the construction of its FDCA Flagship Plant. The positive FID was taken after the company fulfilled all three key conditions it had defined, including securing sufficient financing, finalizing the engineering and establishing the supply chain, and obtaining sufficient offtake commitments for the plant. With the recent signing of a €90 million (US$102 million) committed debt financing term sheet, the final outstanding financing condition has now been met.
By Joshua Poole
