Plastic Packaging

This collaboration between the packaging producer and the circular economy service provider and specialist for sorting and plastics recycling marks a significant milestone in closing the loop in plastics recycling, supporting both companies in their dedicated aim of eliminating waste in all its forms.

The bans, set to take effect on September 1, mark Stage 4 for SA and Stage 2 for WA, the company said in a media release. 

The newly launched resources aim to help businesses identify which plastic products will be prohibited under the new regulations and offer certified compostable alternatives that meet compliance standards. 

Among the solutions highlighted by BioPak are their BioCane lids for paper bowls and containers, touted as a sustainable alternative to the commonly used clear plastic takeaway containers. 

The new UK-made range launches with two models, both of which boast a number of safety, hygiene, waste reduction and functionality benefits over the original model. Notably, they feature an innovative safety blade that remains sheathed until the lid of the dispenser is closed to prevent cuts, antimicrobial technology for enhanced dispenser protection, and compatibility with recyclable films.

The platform, available at www.myrecycledcontent.de/en/, provides a centralised data registry that helps companies find packaging solutions containing certified recycled content.

“myRecycledContent” connects suppliers and users of packaging that includes recycled plastics, ensuring that all listed products meet the required certifications. Users can freely search for suitable packaging solutions and view supplier contact details via the platform.

With the move, Mondelez said that up to 50% of the plastic in the bag-in-box liner films for Triscuit will be sourced from an advanced platform — known as chemical or molecular recycling — employing the ISCC PLUS-certified mass balance approach, which supports a more circular pack economy through the use of renewable materials and energy.

• INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe has launched a pioneering pilot line for developing recyclable flexible packaging films.
• Installed at their R&D centre in Brussels, this multi-million euro investment aims to reduce landfill waste by one million tonnes annually.
• The new technology allows for full-scale testing of recyclable films that meet EU regulations.

The new multilayer, blown film line with Machine Direction Orientation (MDO) has been installed at INEOS’ R&D centre in Brussels, Belgium.

Walki Group has completed a significant investment of over €6 million at its Steinfurt plant in Germany, unveiling a state-of-the-art production line designed to help customers transition to sustainable, fibre-based packaging materials. This development is aligned with the European Union's regulatory shift toward recyclable and circular packaging, driven by the Green Deal, Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD), and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive Regulation (PPWR).