Sustainable Packaging
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TerraCycle partners with Paula’s Choice on skincare packaging recycling initiative
UK – International recycling company TerraCycle has partnered with personal care brand, Paula’s Choice Skincare to launch a free recycling initiative in the UK. TerraCycle…
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Coffee pods emit lower GHG compared to filter coffee, study reveals
CANADA – A study by researchers at the University of Quebec at Chicoutimi has revealed that coffee pods result in fewer greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions…
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Robot Food rebrands Harringtons pet food with modern designs for clarity
UK – Global strategic branding consultancy, Robot Food has rebranded Harringtons pet food, updating the brand’s logo and packaging design. The idea behind the rebrand…
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Castel acquires Alver glass factory to bolster sustainability drive of reducing plastic usage
ALGERIA – French beverage company, Castel, has strengthened its diversification strategy by developing green and local production with the acquisition of a 100% of the…
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Mondi bolsters its FunctionalBarrier Papers range with addition of high barrier packaging
UK – Paper and packaging company, Mondi has added a new range of medium, high and very high-barrier paper-based packaging to its FunctionalBarrier Papers portfolio.…
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International Paper considers offloading its stake in Ilim to JV partners
RUSSIA – Fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper product producer, International Paper has agreed to sell 50% stake in Ilim Group to its joint venture (JV)…
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Fungi Solutions develops mushroom-based packaging from landfilled waste
AUSTRALIA – Melbourne-based startup, Fungi Solutions has developed what it claims to be “Australia’s first” mushroom-based packaging from landfilled waste. The start-up packaging company aims…
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Colorcon inks agreement to buy Airnov Healthcare Packaging
US – Pharmaceutical film coatings firm Colorcon has inked a put agreement to purchase French Airnov Healthcare Packaging from private equity firm Arsenal Capital Partners.…
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Tesco to incorporate recycled plastic in fresh fish packaging
UK – British multinational groceries and general merchandise retailer, Tesco has announced plans to use plastic waste collected from coastal areas in its fresh fish…
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Waitrose launches home-compostable packaging for own-brand tea bags
UK – British retailer Waitrose, a portfolio company of John Lewis Partnership, has announced that it will now sell its own-brand tea bags in certified…