Sustainable Packaging
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McDonald’s pledges to publish report on industrial impacts of reusable packaging
USA – McDonald’s Corporation has pledged to evaluate and report on the opportunities and risks posed by switching to reusable packaging, including its impacts related…
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Persil introduces QR codes on packaging to improve accessibility for visually impaired
UK – German brand of laundry detergent, Persil is adding Accessible QR codes (AQR), developed with Zappar and in collaboration with RNIB, to a range…
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Parason, ABB teams up to scale production of sustainable packaging solutions in India
INDIA – Leading manufacturer and supplier of pulp and paper machinery, Parason has collaborated with ABB to automate and up-scale production of sustainable and compostable…
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Georgia-Pacific backs Auburn University with US$100k to install new digester for pulp production research
USA – American pulp and paper company, Georgia-Pacific has donated US$100,000 to Auburn University to help fund a new state-of-the-art digester for pulp production research.…
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GreenBroz launches high-capacity pre-roll machine for filling cannabis cones
USA – Nevada-based agricultural technology firm GreenBroz has introduced Holy Roller, a high-capacity pre-roll machine for filling cannabis cones. The Holy Roller is the result…
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WestRock breaks ground on new corrugated box facility in Washington
USA – American corrugated packaging company WestRock has broken ground on a new 410,000ft² corrugated box plant in Longview, Washington. Located on 23.5 acres, the…
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Tetra Pak contracts Andritz to supply it with UBC recycling system
VIETNAM – Singapore-based Tetra Pak South East Asia has inked a deal with Austrian technology group Andritz for the supply of a new system for…
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Aptar Closures acquires controlling stake in Gulf Closures expanding its business
BAHRAIN – Aptar Closures, dispensing closures and active material science solutions company, has acquired a majority stake in Gulf Closures, a closure manufacturer for beverage…
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Sidel introduces new compact palletizing unit with robotics and cobotics capabilities
FRANCE – Leading provider of packaging equipment, services, and complete solutions, Sidel has introduced its RoboAccess_Pal S palletizing unit, which combines cobotic and robotic technology.…
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HP Indigo unveils new press for the digital flexible packaging industry
ISRAEL – Hp has unveiled its new HP Indigo 200K Digital Press, designed to give digital flexible converters the competitive edge with better productivity, on-demand…