Sustainable Packaging
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California proposes child-friendly cannabis packaging bill
USA – California State Assembly member, Jacqui has proposed a bill to prevent cannabis product packaging from appealing to children. Assembly Bill 1207’s author, Irwin,…
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ALPLA introduces certified-biodegradable coffee capsules for Blue Circle brand
AUSTRIA – Packaging company ALPLA has introduced new recyclable, biodegradable coffee capsules with improved barrier properties for the Blue Circle brand made from organic material.…
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Multivac introduces new pouch loader for chamber belt machines
GERMANY – Multivac, a leading global provider of packaging solutions has developed the new Multivac Pouch Loader (MPL) for chamber belt machines. The company has…
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EU Parliament backs law to ban misleading ads and generic environmental claims
EUROPE – Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have backed a draft proposal for sustainable and durable products aimed at combating a rise in greenwashing…
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Silgan Dispensing expands MELODIE pump production to China
CHINA – US-based packaging company Silgan Dispensing, a subsidiary of Silgan Holdings, has expanded its MELODIE fragrance pump packaging line to its Wuxi Production Facility…
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Plastic packaging increases fresh food waste: Study reveals
UK – A new report published by the sustainability charity Wrap has revealed plastic packaging of fresh produce increases food waste and plastic pollution. The…
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Stora Enso, Pressbyrån and &Repeat launch reusable cup pilot in Sweden
SWEDEN – Finland-based company Stora Enso and convenience store Pressbyrån have joined forces with Swedish startup &Repeat to launch a pilot project to test reusable…
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Paragon Films commences construction at its North Carolina facility
USA – Paragon Films, a stretch film manufacturer and Rhône private equity company, has announced the commencement of construction work to expand its facility in…
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Krones opens R&D center in Germany to optimize beverage packaging
GERMANY – Packaging and bottling machine manufacturer, Krones has inaugurated the Process Technology Center for beverage customers to create ultra-small production batches to develop, compare…
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Aptar Closures develops convenient product packaging partners for Ferrero’s soft drink brand ‘Estathé’
ITALY – US-based packaging manufacturer Aptar has announced the launch of new convenient product packaging for Italian food giant Ferrero’s sweet tea soft drink brand…