August 2024

Zero tree packaging is an innovative solution sourced from crop waste, a concept championed by Raw Packaging. By repurposing agricultural by-products that would otherwise go to waste, this packaging helps mitigate deforestation and significantly reduces carbon emissions associated with traditional packaging production. The shift to zero tree packaging aligns perfectly with Jimmy’s Iced Coffee’s mission to promote sustainable consumption while supporting environmentally responsible practices.

SLMG Beverages, a flagship company of Ladhani Group and a franchise bottler for Coca-Cola in India, on Wednesday introduced 100 per cent recycled PET bottles for the iconic cola brand.

The strategic leap not only reflects SLMG's dedication to environmental stewardship but also signifies a pivotal moment in the beverage industry's landscape in India, the company said in a statement.

"Grease-proofing materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances [PFAS] are no longer being sold for use in food packaging in the U.S.," Jim Jones, the agency's Commissioner for Human Foods, said in a statement.

"This means the major source of dietary exposure to PFAS from food packaging like fast-food wrappers, microwave popcorn bags, take-out paperboard containers and pet food bags is being eliminated," Jones noted.

TekniPlex Consumer Products (TPCP), a globally integrated provider of innovative solutions through materials science and manufacturing technologies, has received certification from the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) for a compostable foam protein tray. Part of the company’s GeoPack range of sustainability-minded products, the protein tray has been officially designated as biodegradable in industrial compost settings.

Finland-based packaging company Huhtamaki is helping Starbucks launch new fiber-based, compostable cups for cold beverages in select locations. 

The compostable cups and lids initially will roll out in 24 stores, based on local mandates, and more markets are likely to be added in the future, a Starbucks spokesperson said via email. Starbucks confirmed that Huhtamaki is a partner on this project. Huhtamaki, which has more than a dozen U.S. locations, declined to comment on specific customer partnerships.