#Lidl GB has revealed a new set of ambitious plastic and #packaging reduction targets, after it made significant progress against existing pledges. The new goals form part of its strategy to eliminate plastic waste. Lidl has expanded its commitment to reducing own label plastic packaging, targeting a 40% reduction by 2025. This follows the retailer being on track to meet its 20% plastic reduction target two years ahead of schedule, having reduced own-label plastic use by 18%

#Baker Perkins has adapted twin screw extrusion technology used extensively for starch based foods to produce #biodegradable loose fill chips, or peanuts, of expanded #packaging. Baker Perkins has specialised in the extrusion of starch based foods such as snacks and ready to eat cereals for over 50 years, and is applying its depth of process know how and experience to the production of biodegradable alternatives to polystyrene and plastic packaging. This expertise is relevant

#Stora Enso is to build a pilot facility for producing Cellufoam by Stora Enso, a lightweight, fibre based foam material for protective #packaging and cushioning. Bio based foams are renewable and recyclable and can be used in packaging, for example, to replace oil based polymer foams which are widely used today. The pilot plant will be located at Stora Enso’s Fors Mill in Sweden. Cellufoam by Stora Enso is a sustainable packaging material and it further increases the company

#SunChemical has organised a corporate sustainability committee to further strengthen its approach to addressing the sustainability needs of the #packaging industry. The development of sustainable packaging solutions is not a new endeavour at Sun Chemical but has accelerated in the past ten years as awareness of environmental issues has dramatically increased, as has the demand for cutting and recycling household waste and reducing carbon emissions and other pollutants. Conse

#Henkel has further advanced its software tool #EasyD4R: it has added to the #recyclability of plastic #packaging by providing quick and accurate assess for the recyclability of packaging made of paper/cardboard, glass, aluminium and tinplate. The evaluation tool – which other companies and organisations can use free of charge – promotes the development of sustainable packaging solutions and thus the transition to a circular economy. ‘We are committed to fostering a circular

#EcoTensil, the global pioneer in sustainable paperboard utensils, has announced the European launch of its plastic free single use #cutlery for food #packaging. The popular range of folding multi-functional paper utensils has been developed to replace small plastic spoons and sporks found in pot lids, trays, and other grab and go packaging, with a more environmentally friendly option. The range is available to order now across Europe through EcoTensil.eu Addressing the upcom

A #packaging deal with an ethical skincare manufacturer signals the start of an exciting new partnership for #Teysha Technologies. The company, which has pioneered a naturally derived ‘second generation bioplastic’, has signed up to work with the #KindPlanetCompany in a move that supports the global empowerment of women and minorities in marginalised #African communities and its desire to purge the oceans of plastic waste. Teysha, currently in negotiations with several large

CEO of #Robinson plc, Dr Helene Roberts, represented the #packaging industry at a virtual meeting of over 200 business leaders, including chief executive and chairman from nearly half of the FTSE 100, to kick start plans to make Britain a global leader of environmentally sustainable economies. The #UN climate change talks due to take place in Glasgow in November were postponed as Covid-19 spread throughout the world, threatening to slow efforts to tackle climate change and de

A new survey from #Smurfit Kappa has revealed sustainability is transforming the innovation agenda as businesses rethink their products and #packaging solutions in an effort to tackle environmental waste. The Sustainability and Profitability Survey, which was conducted among 200 senior business executives in the UK, showed that sustainability is driving all research and new product development in more than a third of companies. The study also showed how businesses are focusin

The #Koehler Paper Group has joined the #4evergreen alliance, thereby underlining its efforts to ensure sustainability and protect the environment. This forum was created by the Confederation of European Paper Industries (#CEPI) with the aim of increasing the role played by fibre based #packaging in achieving a sustainable circular economy, while at the same time also minimising the impacts of packaging on our climate and environment. 4evergreen brings together the entire val

With sustainable consumption increasingly important, readers can learn about the benefits of responsible sourcing in a new #PEFC webinar – Creating impact through responsibly sourced packaging. The webinar is free to attend and will be held on 23 June at 10 am. Advance registration will be required to access joining instructions. The #webinar is likely to be of particular interest to retail and brand sustainability/buying teams. It will also provide useful insights for sales/

#Lidl is to become the first UK #supermarket to launch new #packaging using ‘ocean bound #plastic’, plastic that would have otherwise ended up in the ocean, collected from beaches and coastline around South East Asia. Between 80 and 90% of the plastic packaging that reaches the ocean enters from coastlines in developing regions such as South East Asia. The initiative will initially prevent more than 60 tonnes of plastic from being introduced to the ocean per year, which is th

#Organic brands must embrace a holistic approach to ethical trading to avoid losing valuable product sales, according to a report from #FFI, the German Carton Association and #ProCarton, the European Association of #Carton and #Cartonboard Manufacturers. The consumer study found that in the majority of categories examined, a carton is regarded as of higher quality as well as being more sustainable than #plastic #packaging. This perception was consistent across gender and age.

Manchester headquartered packaging manufacturer and distributor #Duo UK has announced plans to expand its head office site to 5000 square feet with a new extension and installation of a new #Erema #recycling machine. The company has seen a significant increase in client demand for products using recycled #polythene to create more sustainable #packaging solutions for customers. To handle this increase in demand, the business made the decision to sell its partner company Moorgr

#StoraEnso is investing €9 million to build a pilot facility for enabling the production of #bio based #plastics as barrier in transparent #packaging. The pilot plant will convert plant based sugars into the renewable building block required to make PEF, a bio based plastic, mainly targeting the food and beverage industry. The pilot plant will be located at Stora Enso’s #Langerbrugge Mill in Belgium. The investment in bio based chemistry further strengthens Stora Enso’s oppor

#IPP, one of Europe’s leading poolers of #wooden #packaging, is warning about the dangers of the ‘Pinterest interest’ that is fuelling a climate of uncertainty for the misguided #upcycling of #pallets which could result in hidden damage to the environment. Fears around climate change and the panic to reuse and recycle existing products, as displayed in hundreds of posts on the Pinterest social media site, have prompted Phil Storer, the UK and Ireland director of IPP, to urge

The use of #paper for #packaging purposes is growing every year, due to its excellent environmental performance but also to the increasing demand related to e-commerce and delivery services. There is a strong expectation from consumers, brands and retailers to have recyclable packaging material. A packaging recycling rate of 85% is already achieved today and the paper value chain continues to improve. In order to achieve even higher recycling targets while expanding the funct

The #Carbon Footprint of #Carton #Packaging 2019 study, carried out by the Research Institute of Sweden (#RISE) in partnership with #ProCarton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard Manufacturers, has reported that 326 kg CO2e is emitted per tonne of converted cartons manufactured by the carton packaging industry in Europe. RISE used a carbon footprint methodology that considers all emissions and removals associated with forest based products, including aspects u

#SmurfitKappa has launched a portfolio of sustainable #packaging solutions for bundling canned and bottled beverages. The innovative new corrugated range eliminates the need for single use plastic and is 100% recyclable, renewable and biodegradable. The Smurfit Kappa #GreenClip product is an alternative for the plastic rings which are commonly used to group six packs of cans. With harrowing images of marine life entangled in plastic rings surfacing in the media all the time,

#BillerudKorsnäs is investing in the area of #recycling as it acquires a minority holding in the innovative company #Recycl3R. The company has developed a digital solution to increase recycling rates of single use #packaging. A product that can be used globally. The investment is made by BillerudKorsnäs’ wholly owned subsidiary BillerudKorsnäs Venture AB, which invests in young and innovative companies with solutions that will influence the future for packaging. Waste product