Innovations & New Products
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Berry Global’s Cleanstream technologies receives FDA approval
US – Berry Global’s CleanStream recycling technology, has been granted a Letter of No Objection (LNO) from the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The…
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Smurfit Kappa partners RareBoots4U to achieve sustainability goal
EUROPE – Irish Corrugated packaging company, Smurfit Kappa has developed a new sustainable eCommerce packaging solution for RareBoots4u in a bid to drive sustainability. Smurfit…
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American company Starbucks debuts new whole bean coffee packaging
US – Starbucks, an American multinational chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves, has introduced new whole bean coffee packaging designs inspired by the people, moments…
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Mondi opens in-house recyclability testing laboratory in Frantschach, Austria
AUSTRIA – Paper and packaging company Mondi has opened its first in-house recycling laboratory at its mill in Frantschach, Austria. According to Mondi, the new…
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German startup, 1Less develops automated reuse system for catering packaging to close waste loop
GERMANY – Berlin-based start-up 1Less has created an innovative reuse system that uses RFID-tagged dishware and a smart waste bin, linked to a digital IoT…
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Unilever launches new Domestos bleach bottles made from 50% recycled plastic
UK – British consumer goods company Unilever through its homecare brand Domestos has re-launched its core bleach range in new bottles made from 50% post-consumer…
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Sulapac partners Schwan Cosmetics to develop sawdust-based packaging
FINLAND – Finnish material innovation startup Sulapac has partnered with German makeup supplier, Schwan Cosmetics to create lip liner and eyeliner pencils with sustainable barrel…
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KHS boosts packaging line efficiencies with 3D planning method
GERMANY – International manufacturer of filling and packaging equipment KHS is using 3D software to demonstrate to customers how new packaging lines and equipment would…
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South Korea upgrades health warning labels on cigarette packaging
SOUTH KOREA – The government of South Korea has announced plans to introduce stronger health warnings on cigarette packaging, the country’s new agency Yonhap reported.…
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Lithuanians develop completely plastic-free takeaway package
LITHUANIA – Researchers from the Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) have partnered with Lithuanian packaging experts and members of the public to develop a plastic-free…