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Tata Steel Nederland Opens New Production Line for Sustainable Food Packaging

Grania Jain

January

/ 2026

Tata Steel Nederland has commissioned a new production line for packaging steel. Using our innovative TCCT technology (Trivalent Chromium Coating Technology), we produce packaging steel more sustainably and already comply with future legislation. Tata Steel Nederland (TSN) is the exclusive developer of this innovation and holds the patent. We also supply TCCT technology to other steel producers, setting the European standard for sustainable packaging steel production.

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TSN Sets New European Standard for Steel Packaging with Innovation

Packaging That Doubles Shelf Life Of Produce

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August

/ 2012

Packaging That Doubles Shelf Life Of Produce

Revolutionary new packaging that doubles the amount of time fruit and vegetables stay fresh is to be trialled across the u.k. The packaging film, which is a british invention, slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays, meaning that "best before" dates can be doubled. This could save shoppers millions of pounds a year by significantly reducing the amount of food they throw away. It could also save the fruit and vegetable industry tens of millions of pounds a year in wastage costs by extending the amount of time products stay fresh on shelves.

Hormel Foods Surpasses Packaging Minimization Goals

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August

/ 2012

Hormel Foods Surpasses Packaging Minimization Goals

This is the companys fifth full report and the completion of the first set of fiveyear environmental goals. The report is selfdeclared application level b as confirmed by the global reporting initiative. The annual report focuses on the companys commitment to being a responsible food manufacturer.

Sustainable Packaging Film

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August

/ 2012

Sustainable Packaging Film

Fillair r5 inflatable packaging film is designed to boost the overall sustainability of packaging while delivering the same performance as traditional films.

The material can be used on the companys fillair 2000 and fillair cyclone packaging systems to create airfilled cusions for voidfill applications. The material contains a minimum of 10 percent thermoplastic starch resin which, according to the firm, is derived from an annually renewable source it also is said to contain a minimum of 10 percent preconsumer recycled content derived from film manufacturing facilities.

Zerowaste Approach

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August

/ 2012

Zerowaste Approach

Elemental essentialz is pleased to announce its response to two major problems with a majority of household cleaners dangerous chemicals and packaging waste. Their innovative approach to packaging will save resources and minimize waste, while investing in the health of future generations.

New Retailready Shipper

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August

/ 2012

New Retailready Shipper

Now available nationwide, brand owner kraft foods estimates it will save 800,000 lbs of total paper usage annually. Jordan dasher, engineer, cheese & dairy, kraft foods, says, "the change on the philadelphia brick business was made to reduce overall paper usage within its shipping cases, reduce the steps needed for displaying and provide shopable outer packs to the consumera growing trend within u.s. Retailers." development of the retail ready case included a partnership with kroger to help understand shopper and retailer reactions to the new package prior to launch.

Mayors Step Up To Can Recycling Challenge

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August

/ 2012

Mayors Step Up To Can Recycling Challenge

Winners of the 2012 cans for cash city recycling challenge were announced by the united states conference of mayors and novelis inc., the global leader in rolled aluminum products and aluminum can recycling. Established in 2004, cans for cash is a national contest that rewards u.s. Cities for recycling aluminum beverage cans. The six winning municipalities were recognized at the 80th annual meeting of the united states conference of mayors in orlando, fl.

Leading Cosmetics Companies Launch Sustainable Packaging Roundtable

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August

/ 2012

Leading Cosmetics Companies Launch Sustainable Packaging Roundtable

The goal of the roundtable is to enhance the ability of its members to make their own individual choices as to how to interact with suppliers, retailers and consumers with respect to sustainable packaging. Inaugural members include avon products, inc. Chanel, inc. Coty, inc.

L.a. Bans plastic bags

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August

/ 2012

L.a. Bans plastic bags

On wednesday, the los angeles city council voted 131 to phase out singleuse plastic bags over the next 12 months at an estimated 7,500 stores, according to reports. After a year, retailers can charge 10 cents for paper bags. The citys program would be modeled after bag bans in other california cities.

Artisan Ice Cream Shop Serves Up Natural Packaging To Attract Lohas Customers

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August

/ 2012

Artisan Ice Cream Shop Serves Up Natural Packaging To Attract Lohas Customers

One reason that ici attracts consumers who are interested in a lifestyle of health and sustainability lohas is that ici sources the finest ingredients from local farms and producers that are committed to organic and sustainable practices. But another important aspect of the ici brand is presentation&mdashfor display purposes as well as for instore and togo packaging. When planning the launch of ici, mary canales formerly the pastry chef at chez panisse was emphatic that icis packaging and serveware should reflect her companys core value of sustainability.

More Leading Brands Adopt How2recycle Label

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August

/ 2012

More Leading Brands Adopt How2recycle Label

Major brand names yoplait, esteé lauder companies, sealed air, bjs wholesale club and manufacturer ampac are joining several members of the sustainable packaging coalition&mdashincluding conagra foods, costco wholesale, microsoft, rei and seventh generation&mdashin introducing the how2recycle label, a voluntary recycling label, on their products.

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Tata Steel Nederland Opens New Production Line for Sustainable Food Packaging

Packaging That Doubles Shelf Life Of Produce

Hormel Foods Surpasses Packaging Minimization Goals

Sustainable Packaging Film

Zerowaste Approach

New Retailready Shipper

Mayors Step Up To Can Recycling Challenge

Leading Cosmetics Companies Launch Sustainable Packaging Roundtable

L.a. Bans plastic bags

Artisan Ice Cream Shop Serves Up Natural Packaging To Attract Lohas Customers

More Leading Brands Adopt How2recycle Label

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