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OCADO TRIALLING NEW ON-PACK TECHNOLOGY TO TACKLE SINGLE-USE PLASTIC

24 Nov 2022
Grania Jain

Designed to support the existing digital deposit return scheme (DDRS), the latest product packaging marks the very first time an online-only retailer has introduced a scheme like this.

Ocado Retail has partnered with Wales-based DDRS pioneer Polytag for the three-month trial, which will see 1.6 million of the retailer’s fully recyclable milk bottles feature QR codes which can be scanned to receive detailed recycling information.

DDRS depends on ‘unique-every-time’ QR codes applied to every item of packaging before it is available for purchase.

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Avery Dennison adhesive approved for PET bottle recycling

24 Nov 2022
Komal Sharma

Avery Dennison’s WB0030 wash-off adhesive has been approved by bottle deposit systems Returpack in Sweden and Infinitum in Norway for recycling PET bottles.

In Scandinavia, demand for labels that enable PET recycling is growing and new regulations are prioritizing this type of packaging over glass. However, labeling technology for PET beverage bottles must follow guidelines established by the bottle deposit systems Returpack and Infinitum, the company said in a statement. 

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McDonald's France Starts Reusable Packaging To Reduce Waste, Twitter Reacts

23 Nov 2022
Grania Jain

Fast food chains have revolutionised the way we eat. Order a quick meal, get it packed and finish it off in no time. However, this entire process generates a lot of waste material that is harmful for the environment and the planet too. Single-use plastic straws, small cardboard boxes and more are used to serve fast food to millions of people across the world. What if there was a way to save on this waste generation with a simple solution? Burger chain McDonald's has come with a reusable packaging for its customers in France.

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McDonald's France Starts Reusable Packaging To Reduce Waste

23 Nov 2022
Komal Sharma

Fast food chains have revolutionised the way we eat. Order a quick meal, get it packed and finish it off in no time. However, this entire process generates a lot of waste material that is harmful for the environment and the planet too. Single-use plastic straws, small cardboard boxes and more are used to serve fast food to millions of people across the world. What if there was a way to save on this waste generation with a simple solution? Burger chain McDonald's has come with a reusable packaging for its customers in France.

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LET’S FIND OUT THE BACKGROUND AND HISTORY OF ECO-FRIENDLY BOXES

23 Nov 2022
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It is easy to customize them according to business needs. They can be printed with alluring designs to meet promotional requirements. Many businesses like to get them laminated with a biodegradable vinyl sheet that can preserve printing quality. It is also beneficial for resistance against moisture. Eco-Friendly boxes are no less than a bliss for modern-age product manufacturers. They provide a lot of environmental benefits that can enhance the image of any brand. The term “eco-friendly” is new, but these packages are here for a very long time.

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Coca-Cola and Zepto to Collect, Recycle PET Bottles in Mumbai

22 Nov 2022
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Beverages major Coca-Cola India has partnered with grocery delivery service, Zepto, for a ‘return and recycle’ initiative for PET bottles. According to a joint statement, the initiative seeks to establish an organized process of collection of PET bottles with 100 per cent traceability, to ensure effective plastic waste management.

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Heinz Tomato Ketchup Introduces First 100% Recyclable Cap Delivering the Perfect, Eco-Friendly Squeeze!

22 Nov 2022
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Move will save one billion plastic lids – enough to fill 35 Olympic swimming pools – from being sent to landfill every year globally
Heinz will introduce unique new caps to the famous squeezy tomato ketchup bottles, resulting in both the bottle and cap being 100% recyclable
The new eco-friendly caps, to be rolled out in 2022, deliver the same perfect serving of the World’s Favourite Ketchup that you know and love

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Huhtamaki's proprietary breakthrough high-precision technology delivers home compostable paper-based coffee capsules for Nespresso and millions of coffee lovers

22 Nov 2022
Grania Jain

The home compostable paper-based coffee capsule was launched by Nespresso in France yesterday, November 21, 2022.  It is a significant development in innovation for the circular economy and a leap forward for consumers around the world.

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