Sustainability

In an industry first for UK construction, The Pallet LOOP today announces that each reusable green pallet it produces and puts into the sector will be fitted with a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag – a move that is set to generate huge amounts of data about the movement of pallets and associated building materials nationwide as they pass through the supply chain.

The ‘premium quality’ packaging contains 50% recycled plastic and meets stringent food contact requirements.

Launched in the UK and Ireland for PepsiCo snack brand, Sunbites, the packaging is made by recycling plastic waste into food grade packaging material. This is done using an advanced recycling process, a complementary approach to mechanical recycling, which enables the recycled materials to satisfy the demanding EU regulatory requirements for applications such as food contact packaging, contact sensitive and medical devices.

All materials that products are packed and wrapped in and the ones used to protect the products in transportation from the producer to the consumer become packaging waste after they are used.

Serbia adopted the Law on Packaging and Packaging Waste, introducing the system of extended responsibility of producers. It stipulates that economic entities placing products with packaging on the market are obligated to include the costs of collecting and processing the packaging in the product price.

The Fallen Leaf Collection and Natural Kraft Collection are designed to inspire eco-conscious consumers with their sustainable craftsmanship and exceptional features.

The partnership with Bolthouse Farms – one of the retailer's longest supplier relationships – reflects the company's preference for offering its customers more sustainable packaging options, said Ron Lovelace, director of produce for Meijer.

Luxury men's retailer Harry Rosen has launched an entirely recyclable packaging program in partnership with TerraCycle®, as part of a continued commitment to sustainability efforts. This program represents the first of its kind across North America's fashion retail industry - while other retailers may use garment bags made of recycled materials, Harry Rosen is ensuring these used bags are given a second life and are kept out of landfills.

Innovative BoxWay Packaging Group Limited has been working closely with Somerset-based Ashridge Nurseries in the pursuit of newly designed cardboard boxes for its herbaceous plants in place of preformed plastic packs to protect their P9 herbaceous pots during transit to its customers across the UK.

This joint project focuses on the development and in-market testing of ReZorce, Zotefoams’ mono-material barrier packaging substrate, specifically tailored for beverage carton applications.

Refresco, the world’s largest independent beverage solutions provider for leading retailers and A-brands with production in Europe, North America and Australia, and Zotefoams signed the joint development agreement, with a scope to develop ReZorce beverage cartons up to and including in-market trials for a major European retailer.