Siegwerk launches ink that also acts as oxygen barrier
Siegwerk has launched a new white printing ink that also provides an oxygen barrier – an innovation that aims to combine two layers into one.
Reposit, City to Sea, M&S, and Ecover are expanding their pre-filled returnable packaging scheme to ARRAN Sense of Scotland and Mama Bamboo’s beauty and personal care products, and simultaneously plan to reduce plastic waste in e-commerce applications.
By the end of 2030, a new initiative from Novelis plans to achieve an average of 75% recycled aluminium content, emit less than 3 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per tonne of flat-rolled aluminium shipped, and invest in circularity for the aluminium industry.
40% of General Mills shareholders have voted in favour of a Green Century proposal requesting that the company report on its sustainability-minded packaging progress, including plastic reduction and clear labelling.
Metsä Spring has launched pre-commercial sales for Muoto – its three-dimensional, wood-based packaging – and may consider investment into its first commercial factory in 2025.
Carbios and Selenis have signed a Letter of Intent to recycle PET cosmetic and healthcare packaging waste into PETG using enzymatic depolymerization technology.
Sainsbury’s and Tesco collectively aim to save 50 million pieces of plastic annually by removing the rigid lids from their own-brand houmous pots – but consumers argue that the change has caused inconveniences in storage and increased food waste.
Pressure from governments and the public for companies to adopt reusable packaging is increasing. In this article, Emma Samson from environmental consultancy Searious Business outlines her top 10 commercial reasons why companies should make this switch as soon as possible.
Under this year’s Amazon Sustainability Accelerator, eleven start-ups will test their innovations – including reusable packaging – within Amazon’s operations with a potential investment of up to £2 million (€2,393,090).