Day: October 19, 2021
4 common paper recycling mistakes you need to avoid
It is estimated that only 6.1% of metropolitan households in South Africa actively participate in recycling. However, even the most environmentally conscientious people make recycling mistakes. You might even think your home is paperless, so you don’t need to recycle. Have you considered the sturdy cardboard box and its moulded protective layers that housed your new TV…
Reusable containers aren’t always better for the environment than disposable ones – new research
We are facing a waste crisis, with landfills across the world at full capacity and mountains of “recycled” waste dumped in developing countries. Food packaging is a major source of this waste, giving rise to an industry of “environmentally friendly” reusable food and drink containers that are projected to be worth £21.3 billion worldwide by…
Coca-Cola’s Bruno Pietracci talks African optimism and new ways of working
Beverage giant The Coca-Cola Company is optimistic about the African continent’s economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, and is building back better to grow its business in the region while adapting to evolving consumer behaviour and a changing corporate landscape. “We’re very bullish about economic recovery. We’re bullish about Africa and South Africa, and fuelling…
Plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables to be banned in France
The French Government has announced plans to ban fruit and vegetables from being sold in plastic packaging from January 1st, 2022, as part of its anti-waste law aimed at creating a circular economy with single-use plastic phased out by 2040. The anti-waste law was voted into effect in early 2020, with the first stage being a ban…
‘Recyclable’ monomaterial retort pouch unveiled by Mondi
Mondi launches RetortPouch Recyclable, a monomaterial solution apparently featuring a high-barrier film alternative to aluminium that means the pouch is “fully recyclable”. The company says its new high-barrier pouch can replace complex multi-layer and unrecyclable packaging for a range of food and wet pet food products. It adds that this includes moist or semi-moist foods that…
What does the future hold for advanced recyling?
by Hannah Cole A recent report from RaboResearch suggests that the advanced recycling industry continues to expand, with a high volume of collaborations and projects being announced in 2021, and new players emerging in regions including East Asia. However, criticisms of advanced recycling are also mounting, impacting the outlook of some of the industry’s biggest companies In…
Coca-Cola collaboration represents ‘significant milestone’ for commercial viability of plant-based plastic
The collaboration announced today between The Coca-Cola Company, Changchun Meihe Science & Technology, and UPM seeks to scale up and increase the efficiency of a technology that converts second-generation biomass into plant-based monoethylene glycol (bMEG) for packaging applications. According to the group, the conversion process it intends to commercialise – which is co-owned and co-developed by Coca-Cola and…
New ‘compostable’ takeaway range from Seal Packaging to be launched in sandwich bars
Seal Packaging has announced what it claims is a home compostable and sustainable takeaway food packaging range, which will be distributed by Tri-Star Packaging while Birley Sandwiches in London will be the first location to use the product. Compostabowl, the new foodservice innovation from Seal Packaging, is made from bagasse, a plant-derived fibre material that the company says is “both abundant…
Pringles pack gets redesign and mascot makeover
Mr. P, the moustachioed mascot for Pringles, has enjoyed his first makeover in 20 years, to coincide with the 30-year anniversary of the famous snack brand’s UK launch. After an eye-catching transformation, the playful Mr. P will now sport a modern look, including bold new eyebrows and a fancy new red bow tie. Mr.P’s new…
Naked’s The Big One rebrand to BIG EAT reduces plastic by 50%
Symington’s MD Kevin Butterworth talks about rebranding and repackaging Naked ‘The BIG One’ to ‘BIG EAT’, which resulted in an immediate plastic saving of over 50%. Coupled with the advantage of the Greiner Packaging’s K3® cardboard-plastic packaging being perfectly recyclable, Naked is the first UK food brand to use the newly improved and more visible tear-tab…
