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GK Hair Commits to Non-Toxic Hair Care

18 Nov 2024
PC Correspondent

GK Hair, a brand dedicated to non-toxic hair solutions, has renewed its commitment to safe beauty through its products and formulas.
 
GK Hair’s commitment to sustainability includes eco-friendly packaging solutions, that aims to minimize its environmental footprint. The brand also responsibly sources raw materials and follows high ethical standards to create cruelty-free products. 

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"Invopak Forging the Future: A Bold Move into Metal Packaging Manufacturing"

18 Nov 2024
Yukta Arora

Invopak Embraces Metal Packaging Manufacturing in Bold New Chapter

In a transformative leap, Invopak has transitioned from a trusted distributor to a dynamic manufacturer, marking a pivotal milestone in its 2024 journey. The UK-based packaging leader celebrated the launch of its new metal packaging manufacturing plant, which is already delivering tonnes of high-quality tins to customers across the country.

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Eco-Crêpes: Laïta’s Delicious Shift to Sustainable Packaging

18 Nov 2024
Yukta Arora

Laïta’s French Pancakes Get a Sustainable Makeover with Eco-Friendly Packaging

In a move towards sustainability, Laïta, the leading dairy cooperative in Western France, has introduced a major change to the packaging of its beloved Paysan Breton pancakes, a household name in France. As part of their commitment to reducing environmental impact, Laïta has upgraded the secondary packaging of their popular crêpes to a recyclable, mono-material solution.

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UPM Specialty Papers, Henkel and Koenig & Bauer co-create a digitally printable confectionery pouch

18 Nov 2024
PC Correspondent

The company already enjoys a long-standing relationship with Henkel, a global leader in many industrial and consumer businesses. UPM Specialty Papers also recently embarked on projects with Koenig & Bauer, a globally active printing press manufacturer and software solutions provider.

Recyclable. Heat-sealable. Food safe.

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Verallia inaugurates all-electric glass packaging furnace

18 Nov 2024
PC Correspondent

The new furnace was officially inaugurated on September 10, 2024, in Cognac.

The 180 tpd furnace, equivalent to 300,000 bottles, will be mainly used for flagship Cognac brands.

This makes it the largest electric furnace for glass packaging in the world.

Patrice Lucas, CEO of the Verallia Group, said: "We are very proud to be pioneers in this area.

"It’s our 100% electric furnace, fully illustrating our CSR roadmap and ambitious investment plan to optimise energy consumption at our sites and develop low-carbon furnaces.

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Ball Corporation and CavinKare collaborate on sustainable packaging for milkshakes

16 Nov 2024
PC Correspondent

The new retort two-piece aluminium cans will be used for CavinKare’s milkshake flavours, including Badam, Gulkhand, Rajbog and Rabri, aligning with the growing consumer demand for ready-to-drink beverages.

Manish Joshi, commercial director at Ball Beverage Packaging Asia, said: “Dairy and dairy alternatives have been an integral part of India and are forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% by 2028. Our focus is on the RTD segment, which is expected to grow faster due to unique flavour offerings for consumers to choose from.”

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"3D Printing Revolution: New Bio-Resin Enables Endless Recycling for a Greener Future"

16 Nov 2024
Yukta Arora

University of Birmingham Unveils Groundbreaking Recyclable Resin for 3D Printing

In a major leap toward sustainable manufacturing, researchers from the University of Birmingham have developed an innovative bio-based 3D printing resin that can be fully recycled. This new photopolymer resin, made from lipoic acid—a naturally occurring fatty acid—promises to transform the environmental impact of 3D printing by enabling products to be broken down into their original components, recycled, and reprinted.

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GrasiKraft: a game-changer in sustainable void fill

15 Nov 2024
PC Correspondent

Partnering with Creapaper, Ranpak has successfully made grass paper a mainstream product, marking a world-first in the industry.

“GrasiKraft paper represents the output of a significant amount of testing and research to determine a suitable alternative fibre source that could be used in Ranpak’s paper products,” said David Murgio, Ranpak’s Chief Sustainability Officer. “Diversifying our fibre sources in a sustainable manner is good for business and the planet.”

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