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David.PackagingSolutions
- Jan 28
- 2 min
Single minded
A new study from the European Paper Packaging Alliance reveals that in some circumstances, paper based single use packaging can have a better environmental impact than reusable packaging. A new life cycle assessment (LCA) study, conducted by engineering consultancy Ramboll for the European Paper Packaging Alliance (EPPA), demonstrates the significant environmental benefits of fibre based single use products compared to reuse systems, particularly in saving carbon emissions an
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David.PackagingSolutions
- Jan 21
- 2 min
Amcor to help brands communicate packaging carbon footprint reductions
Amcor has announced the ‘Reducing CO2 Packaging’ Label from the Carbon Trust can now be printed on its packaging to demonstrate significant carbon footprint reductions. It is part of the company’s lifecycle assessment service, which enables brands to measure their packaging’s carbon footprint from raw materials through to end of use. The announcement comes at a time when sustainability is an increasingly important factor in consumers’ purchasing decisions. Carbon labelling is
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David.PackagingSolutions
- Aug 27, 2020
- 1 min
Looking good in 'green'
Based in Guernsey, maiiro’s skincare products are inspired by the island’s sea and shoreline and the company is passionate about preserving the marine environment. The skincare range has been specifically designed to help nourish and look after the skin, using a signature blend of five food-grade seaweeds, sourced from Guernsey’s pristine sea waters. To complement maiiro’s branding and ethos, it seemed natural that they should seek to use packaging materials that also contai
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David.PackagingSolutions
- Aug 19, 2020
- 3 min
Naturally better Multi-Packs
The calls for environmentally friendly packaging are growing louder each day and with its current project the KHS Group is addressing precisely this issue: together with Martens Brewery in Belgium, the turnkey supplier has made the portfolio for German food store chain Aldi more sustainable. Karlskrone beer is now to be sold as a film free KHS Nature MultiPack of six – in redesigned 0.5-litre PET bottles made entirely of recyclate. FreshSafe PET, the patented KHS Plasmax coat
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David.PackagingSolutions
- Aug 3, 2020
- 2 min
Antalis adds new Padpak Guardian to its on-demand cushioning solutions
Antalis has extended its range of protective packaging solutions with the introduction of new PadPak Guardian from Ranpak, which brings together many of the benefits of other Ranpak converters into one, compact, fast and simple to use machine. PadPak Guardian is an in the box solution that, unlike other machines on the market, is able to convert both single and two-ply paper, offering businesses greater versatility from just one machine and providing an sustainable alternativ
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David.PackagingSolutions
- Jul 23, 2020
- 3 min
Growing greener and cleaner
Transcend sees the importance of environmental leadership – so much so that it has just initiated a £10 million eco packaging investment. Transcend Packaging is a relatively young company, but its environmental ideas and ethics are mature. The company was established in 2017 to provide sustainable packaging solutions to customers in the food service, food and beverage and health and beauty industries. It has a manufacturing facility in South Wales that began production in 201
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David.PackagingSolutions
- Jul 21, 2020
- 2 min
Platinum EcoVadis award for Iggesund Paperboard's Invercote
Iggesund Paperboard’s mill in Iggesund Sweden, where the leading paperboard brand Invercote is made, has been awarded the Platinum level by the international assessment company EcoVadis. EcoVadis assesses companies’ CSR achievements and has performed more than 65,000 assessments in over 200 sectors in 160 countries. In 2020, EcoVadis revised its medal thresholds and introduced a new level – the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, designed specifically to reward the highest scoring compa
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David.PackagingSolutions
- Jul 21, 2020
- 1 min
Striking the right noté
Canadian design agency Monarque use the power of simplicity to elevate branding and this is perfectly illustrated by the Noté earbud design concept from Corinne Pant, one of their designers. The Noté earbud packaging is an environmental and economical alternative for this traditionally over-packaged product. Forsaking the use of glue or plastic, the earbuds are simply wrapped around a single piece of printed cardboard to suggest musical notes on the packaging. Simple, stylish
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David.PackagingSolutions
- Jul 17, 2020
- 1 min
L'Oreal to go 'green' with Garnier Organic Hemp in 'cardboard' packaging
L'Oreal is looking to make it's beauty product packaging more sustainable, starting with new cardboard based packaging for it's Garnier Organic Hemp range. By replacing almost half of the plastic used in the tubes with a new bio-based and certified paper-like material, and featuring a lighter cap, and a tube made with 49% less plastic. As part of the recent ‘Green Beauty’ initiative, L’Oreal are addressing the social impact of plastic pollution with its 'Plastics For Change'
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David.PackagingSolutions
- Jul 15, 2020
- 2 min
Walking the walk...
Another 100% plastic free paper bottle has been launched, this time by Diageo, for initial use on their Johnnie Walker Black Label whisky. Johnnie Walker whisky will be available in the paper bottle, made from sustainable pulp, from early 2021. The bottle has been created through a new partnership with venture management company Pilot Lite and their launch of a new sustainable packaging company, Pulpex Ltd. This new company, Pulpex, has been established as a consortium partne
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David.PackagingSolutions
- Jun 8, 2020
- 8 min
The green light for packaging
You can’t talk about packaging these days without mentioning sustainability – the two quite simply go hand in hand. There are lots of exciting things happening in the world of sustainable packaging, with many companies working in partnership with their customers to produce ever more eco friendly applications. Here, we highlight just a few (six) great green ideas. Replacing single use plastic Smurfit Kappa has worked with a well known Belgian specialty brewer to produce a sust
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