Recyclability
News and analysis on packaging recyclability, covering new technology, material choices, infrastructure, sorting and collection and more.
Polytag and MCC combine UV tag technology with in-mould labelled packaging
Data capture platform Polytag has announced a partnership with Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) to incorporate its UV tag technology directly
Coffee roaster pilots reusable plastic buckets from Jokey and circolution
Jokey and circolution are working alongside Kaffee Braun to pilot reusable polypropylene buckets for industrial applications – designed to be stacked,
Mars designs 67% of packaging for recycling, reuse or compost in latest report
In its latest sustainability report, Mars claims that over 67% of its consumer-facing packaging is designed to be reusable,
Ellen MacArthur Foundation collaborates with Mars, Nestlé and more to scale collection and recycling in Brazil
Drawing on findings from a new report, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation has announced a project aiming to unlock approximately over
Klöckner Pentaplast seeks waste reduction with ‘fully recyclable’ fruit trays
Klöckner Pentaplast (KP) has introduced a new mono-material tray range for fresh fruit as part of its KP Infinity
EU Commission publishes recycled content calculation for single-use PET bottles
The European Commission has published a methodology to calculate, verify, and report chemically recycled content in single-use PET beverage
Kelpi to integrate seaweed-based barrier coatings into Amcor’s fibre-based portfolio
UK based materials company Kelpi has announced a partnership with Amcor, aiming to integrate its seaweed-derived barrier coatings into
Tablet dispenser releases exact dose with one tilt for simple, accessible use
The ONE tablet dispenser, developed by Sergei Ivanov, is designed to release exact doses with a single tilt – removing barriers
How climate change is affecting plastic packaging
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this article Introduction In light of the heatwave that
Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives introduces permanent wash-off adhesive
Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives has revealed its SH6020-W PLUS adhesive with permanent and wash-off performance, designed for the wine
Biodegradable, recyclable biofoam protects Game of Thrones-themed whisky set
Kyrö Distillery Company’s limited-edition whisky tasting set, a collaboration with HBO’s Game of Thrones, uses Woamy’s
New project seeks to recycle 400,000 tonnes of post-consumer waste by 2030
The Flexible Plastic Fund – a coalition comprising Ecosurety, CEFLEX, RECOUP, WRAP, and more – has launched FlexCircular, an initiative intended to