February 2024

SGD Pharma, the leading global provider of molded glass primary packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, has announced the inauguration of a new siliconization facility at its advanced Saint-Quentin Lamotte (SQLM) plant.

Why bananas?
Bananas are a common fixture on dinner tables around the world. However, there are millions of tons of peels that get discarded annually and go unnoticed. 

Dr. Srinivas Janaswamy, the lead author of the study, posed a thought-provoking question: “Many of us consume at least one banana a day. After enjoying the delicious fruit, we discard the peel. What if we could find a use for the peel that helps eliminate plastic waste?”

As well as this 5% reduction in the quantity of plastic packaging, Recoup’s survey also suggests there was a similar drop in the amount collected from the kerbside by local authorities.

Policy and infrastructure manager Tom McBeth said: "While collected material also dropped, in the context of the amount of material used, it shows a picture of stagnation in collection levels with service provision also remaining similar to the 2022 survey.”

Tata Tea Premium, a prominent flagship brand within the extensive Tata Tea portfolio, is celebrating India's diverse cultural heritage through its #DeshKaGarv initiative on Independence Day. By embracing this initiative, the brand is honouring India's multifaceted art, diverse culture, and rich heritage.

The digital campaign takes place over three weeks in November across three cities – London, Bristol and Glasgow. Aimed at commuters who often buy single-use food and drink packaging while on-the-go, it raises awareness of the benefits of choosing reuse along with some playful ‘hacks’ to remember reusable containers.

Barriers to reuse
Most people own some form of reusable packaging, from flasks and sports bottles to takeaway containers. Despite this, one of the key barriers to reuse is forgetting to bring reusables when leaving the house.

German oral hygiene brand Paperdent has partnered with Elopak to launch its range of vegan, alcohol-free mouthwash in cartons made from sustainably sourced paperboard.

Paperdent is the first mouthwash brand to package its product in Elopak’s D-PAK™ cartons, reducing the plastic content of its packaging by over 80% compared to conventional packaging for mouthwash.