October 2022

Essential to the project was the support of 4evergreen members, which over nine months carried out tests that informed the improvements of the method and the development of three technical annexes. 

The method is particularly relevant to the paper packaging industry. Many paper packaging options already enjoy high recycling rates but are also increasingly fulfilling new functionalities. These need to be considered by brand owners aiming to reach ever-higher performance in terms of circularity and sustainability for their products. 

SIG’s combismile carton offers the perfect lifestyle match for Riedel juices and provides busy consumers of all ages with ultimate on-the-go convenience - easy to open, handle, hold, close and store on the go. With a curved, modern shape with easy grip corners, combismile offers consumers handy consumption straight from the pack and is resealable thanks to its innovative one-step closure.

The COMPACT+ is the latest generation COMPACT. The machines are inherently compact and share the latest advanced sorting technology with the Mistral + CONNECT, giving the same high levels of performance.

• Breast milk samples were taken from 34 healthy mothers
• Microplastics were detected in 75% of them

Raising a grave concern, a group of researchers said they found microplastics in human breast milk. Since breastfeeding is by far the best way to feed a baby, experts notified they are worried about the health of the infant, who are especially vulnerable to chemical contaminants. 

The breast milk research, published in the journal Polymers, found microplastics composed of polyethylene, PVC and polypropylene, which are all found in packaging.

Standard black polyethylene terephthalate (PET) packaging poses several challenges for the recycling value chain.

As of today, the old 500g packs of the powdered coffee brand have been traded out for new 450g ones, in what is yet another example of the ‘shrinkflation’ phenomenon.

The packs have also increased in price, as Tesco is now selling the new packs at £3, up from £2.70 for the old size, according to data from retail research analysts Assosia.

Meanwhile in Asda, 450g packs were being sold at £2.55 – the same price as they had been in their previous version.

The move is part of the company’s sustainability programme ‘Brew a Better World’ and its commitment to finding innovative solutions to design out waste and introduce packaging that has less impact on the environment.

The new design follows the Green Grip’s initial launch in August 2020, which replaced plastic can holders with a 100% recyclable cardboard topper.