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The updated packaging was tested against existing EPS materials and showed stronger results in temperature control and durability.

Dr Bio polymers are 2.5 times costlier than conventional plastics on a per-kilogram basis, but the company argues that lower micron requirements offset this difference.

The elastomeric valve opens only when the pouch is squeezed, dispensing product at a controlled rate – when pressure is released, the valve immediately seals, preventing drips, spills, and contamination.

Tosca’s reusable plastic containers are collected, cleaned, checked, and then put back into use, creating a closed-loop system that reduces reliance on single-use corrugated packaging.

The printer uses odourless, water-based HP Latex inks certified by UL ECOLOGO and UL GREENGUARD Gold, meeting strict indoor air quality standards for schools, healthcare facilities, and office environments.

The cap is made from a single material and comes in different orifice sizes and circular valve options, described as “recyclable-ready” when used with PET, HDPE, and PP bottles where suitable recycling systems exist.

Henkel confirmed the coatings are repulpable, suitable for recycling systems, and cleared for food contact under US and EU regulations.

For a cosmetics sector under pressure to reduce virgin plastic use, the 95 percent recyclable figure is significant, though the 5 percent non-recyclable components typically involve the pump mechanism or decorative elements that current recycling infrastructure cannot process.

Bon Orbit AB will become one of the largest tyre shredding operators from a single location in Europe once operational.

Petco’s investments demonstrate that targeted infrastructure support at the grassroots level delivers measurable returns.