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New budget reforms signal changes for waste and packaging. By implementing EPR and revising the PPT, the government seeks to foster recycling and decrease landfill usage.
The top 10 sustainable solutions for a greener tomorrow
Apr 8, 2024 · In this article, we delve into the top 10 must-have sustainable packaging solutions that are shaping a greener future. 1. Biodegradable plastics: pioneering the shift. Conventional plastics have long been the bane of environmentalists, clogging landfills and oceans for centuries.
Coca-Cola’s eco-conscious packaging objective
Nov 22, 2023 · Coca-Cola’s eco-conscious packaging objective. The company's declared mission, emphasising a circular economy and recycling, is to minimise global packaging waste and its carbon footprint. Oumar Fofana November 22, 2023. Coca-Cola is making a difference not only in their own operations but also throughout its extensive supply chain.
Smurfit Kappa announces merger deal with Westrock to take effect
July 8, 2024. Smurfit Kappa shareholders will hold a majority stake in the entity. Credit: Baloncici via Shutterstock. Smurfit Kappa, a sustainable packaging company, has announced that its merger deal has taken effect with folding paperboard box manufacturer Westrock. This implies that Smurfit Kappa’s shares have been delisted from the ...
Discovering bag-in-box packaging: efficient, sustainable, and …
Jan 30, 2024 · Discovering bag-in-box packaging: efficient, sustainable, and versatile. Bag-in-box packaging transports and dispenses liquid products using a combination of box, bag, and fitment. The solution was developed back in 1955. Credit: Smurfit Kappa. In the ever-evolving world of packaging, innovations are constantly reshaping the way products are ...
Automation is reshaping the packaging sector
Mar 6, 2024 · In an assessment, it valued the global packaging automation market at USD74.53 billion in 2023, while predicting it will grow at around 8% per year to reach USD161.66 billion by 2033. The report noted that the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and personal care sectors are among those enthusiastically adopting more automation in packaging, and ...
The key packaging trends moulding the future of packaging
Aug 5, 2022 · Packaging Gateway’s parent company, GlobalData published a report on 31 March titled: ‘Top themes in packaging 2022’. It lists the top ten themes shaping the future of the packaging industry, including: advanced materials, artificial intelligence (AI), COVID-19, demographics, direct-to-consumer (D2C), eCommerce, environmental social governance (ESG), health and wellness, online food ...
Decoding the complex world of packaging costs
Feb 26, 2024 · Decoding the complex world of packaging costs. Unpacking the complexities of packaging, we scrutinise fragility, supply chain dynamics, complexity, order volumes, and the overlooked areas of sundries and marketing. Oumar Fofana February 26, 2024. Strategies such as resizing packaging or exploring lighter, cost-effective materials can mitigate ...
Peering into the complexity of cardboard recycling - Packaging …
Feb 28, 2024 · Energy savings: Using recycled cardboard can result in overall energy savings of 25-50% compared to virgin material. Reduced virgin material use: Recycled cardboard utilises 70-100% less virgin material, contributing to resource conservation. Water consumption: Recycling cardboard reduces water consumption by up to 99%.
International Paper to permanently close containerboard mill in …
October 19, 2023. The decision is set to impact roughly 900 employees. Credit: Billy Hathorn/commons.wikimedia.org. American pulp and paper packaging company International Paper has confirmed its plans to permanently shut down its containerboard production mill in Orange, Texas, US. The move comes as part of the business’s latest announcement ...