Sustainable Packaging
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Coveris commissions new ReCover recycling facility in Lincolnshire
UK – European packaging company Coveris has opened a new ‘ReCover’ recycling facility in Lincolnshire, the second in its portfolio. The facility is dedicated to…
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Hershey ESG report underscores challenges facing its packaging essentials
NORTH AMERICA – American chocolate manufacturer, Hershey claims, in its ESG report that it is “hindered by an insufficient reliable supply of food grade material.”…
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Lumene, UPM, SABIC join forces on large-scale bio-based cosmetic jar rollout
FINLAND – Nordic beauty brand LUMENE has launched a biobased packaging application in partnership with UPM and SABIC. The company is launching a jar, topped…
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ALPLA bolsters portfolio with acquisition of packaging design firm iTec Packaging
UK – Packaging specialist ALPLA Group has announced the acquisition of UK-based packaging design and manufacturing firm iTec Packaging, taking it out of administration. iTEC…
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Uber Eats partners with DeliverZero for reusable containers trials in New York
USA – Online food ordering and delivery platform Uber Eats has partnered with DeliverZero to launch a pilot program in New York City that offers…
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Mondi develops recyclable release liners for Beiersdorf’s wound care plasters
GERMANY – Sustainable packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi has created a recyclable release liner for Beiersdorf’s new range of renowned Hansaplast, Elastoplast & CURITAS plasters.…
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Atlas goes for Resolute’ Forest Products’ assets in Thunder Bay mill
CANADA – Atlas Holdings’ affiliate has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Resolute FP Canada’s paper mill in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The deal is subject…
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Depart join forces with HBTS to expand vertical packaging solutions in MEA
TURKEY – Depart, Alapala Holding’s group company for milling spare part sales and after-sales services has partnered with HBTS Packaging to expand its solutions to…
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PETCO rebrands to Packaging Producer Responsibility Organization (PAKPRO) to boost packaging recycling
KENYA – The Kenya PET Recycling Company Limited, (PETCO Kenya) has transitioned to Packaging Producer Responsibility Organization (PAKPRO) in a bid to accelerate recycling of…
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Appointment roundup: WasteAid names new chairman, Cullen Packaging adds new head of sales, i2r appoints new commercial director
UK – British non-governmental organization (NGO) WasteAid has appointed environmental entrepreneur Jonathan Straight as its new chairman. WasteAid works with communities and policymakers in low…