GreenDot, known for its comprehensive plastic circularity solutions, has been expanding its sorting and recycling operations in Germany and has recently developed additional facilities in Austria and Italy. The group's portfolio now includes advanced recycling techniques to supply circular polymers to brands and converters.
Eastman and Sealed Air are pleased to announce the launch of a compostable,¹ lightweight tray designed as a drop-in replacement for traditional polystyrene foam trays in protein packaging that can work on existing, industrial food packaging equipment. The tray is already successfully performing in several market applications. Sealed Air introduced its CRYOVAC® brand compostable overwrap tray to the market in January.
APC partnered with produce processors to replace their current non-recyclable, multi-material laminate. The primary objective was to develop a recycle-ready package option that maintained production throughputs while resisting product puncturing due to the sharp edges of the packaged product. The package format included a pillow bag with a fin-seal produced on intermittent and continuous motion VFFS equipment at speeds up to 90 packages per minute.
Heather Church is a waste reduction and recycling specialist with the Washington State Department of Ecology.
“Food service products generally means cups, bowls, plates, trays and clamshell containers made from polystyrene foam,” she explained. “These containers won’t be available in takeout but you also won’t see them in grocery stores.”
In 2021, state lawmakers approved the law banning the distribution of EPS containers deemed harmful to the environment.
Global sustainable packaging leader Berry Global Group, Inc.has launched a customizable, rectangular Domino bottle available with up to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic for the beauty, home, and personal care markets.
Scotch-Brite™ Brand is enhancing its Greener Clean™ product line with the introduction of the Scotch-Brite® Greener Clean™ Non-Scratch Soap Control Dishwand and the Scotch-Brite® Greener Clean™ Bottle & Straw Brush. Committed to advancing a global circular economy, the brand continues to innovate by incorporating recycled content and plant-based materials into its cleaning tools, all without compromising on durability and cleaning power.
A plastic-free packaging concept, the Flock Box, is a new sustainable gift box solution ideal for numerous applications, such as cosmetics, electronics and jewellery, which require a luxury presentation and unboxing experience.
The Flock Box concept has been developed by four companies – Holmen Iggesund, Krekelberg, Inmaco Solutions and Van de Velde Packaging Group – in a collaborative approach that invites brands across the packaging value chain to work together to discover the sustainable packaging solutions of the future.
Hot filling and cold filling are two methods of contract packaging (or co-packing*) perishable food products and liquids. Understanding the nuances of these methods is essential to determine the best approach for your product.
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), the operator of the world's largest integrated refining and petrochemical complex, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Indian company to chemically recycle plastic waste-based pyrolysis oil into International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC)-Plus certified Circular Polymers. This innovation underscores RIL's commitment to reducing plastic waste and supporting a Circular Economy in India.
The first half of 2024 has been extremely positive for WEIMA. This success was mainly due to the company's presentations in Orlando (USA) and Munich. In his new role as Sales Director of the WEIMA Group, Kay Schulte was responsible for the leading trade shows NPE and IFAT for the first time. He has been with the shredding specialist from Ilsfeld for almost 20 years and has previously managed markets in South America and Central Europe.