Category: Sustainability
Antalis Packaging helps Craft Drinks deliver occasion-ready packaging
Designed by the two latest recruits to Antalis’ Smart Packaging Centre (SPC), the new packaging maximises customer experience while minimising packaging. Tapp’d Cocktails was launched in 2019 with a goal to shake up the ready-to-drink cocktail industry. Its target audience is Gen Z, which is why the company was keen to work with Ciara and…
Reuse and refill: success, challenges, and learnings
In theory, reusable and refillable packaging solutions are two of several pathways to achieving circularity, reducing waste, and tackling pollution. So, why hasn’t every trial or pilot been successful? Nestlé’s Jodie Roussell, Global Public Affairs Lead for Packaging and Sustainability, and Antje Shaw, Global Packaging Sustainability Manager, reflect on the firsthand knowledge the company has gained…
How did Brazil achieve its 100% aluminium can recycling rate – and can it be replicated in the EU?
Brazil recently became the first country in the world to achieve a 100% recycling rate for aluminum cans, according to reports. How was this landmark achieved, and how can this success be replicated in Europe? Cátilo Cândido, executive president of Abralatas (the Brazilian Association of Aluminum Can Manufacturers), tells us more. Our recycling model is mature,…
Elmwood designs brand refresh for Dolmio
Pasta sauce maker Dolmio has refreshed its look in partnership with brand consultancy Elmwood The new visual identity refresh will feature flashes of Italian heritage with the aim of reaching beyond its traditional family-based audience and attract younger consumers. Elmwood said: “Dolmio’s word mark is also a significant diversion from the brand’s previous identity and…
Exploring the key drivers of sustainable design innovation
On Earth Day, April 22nd, Pentawards caught up with members of its Sustainable Design Jury to hear about the latest innovations and collaborations they are keeping an eye on, and insights on how to design sustainably. As an annual celebration to demonstrate support for environmental protection, Earth Day is a great opportunity for businesses, consumers…
Procter and Gamble rolls out recyclable paper packaging for Always across Europe
Procter and Gamble has announced that paper-based, FSC-certified, recyclable packaging for its Always Cotton Protection Pad Range has now been rolled out across Europe. The packs are now available in France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark – and were launched in Spain and Portugal last week. The…
Dove designs its first refillable deodorant packaging solution
Dove has launched its first refillable and reusable deodorant packaging with the aim of providing an accessible refill solution for consumers and reducing plastic waste. According to Dove, the ‘super-durable’ stainless steel case is capable of enduring forces of nearly 900lb in weight, while the pack’s exterior incorporates 96% recycled plastic and is 100% recyclable. It…
RecyClass updates Design for Recycling Guidelines and Recyclability Evaluation Protocols
RecyClass has updated its Design for Recycling Guidelines and Recyclability Evaluation Protocols in line with recent developments in packaging features and recycling technologies. After conducting a reported fifteen test campaigns and issuing fifty Recyclability Approvals in 2022, new evaluations were carried out regarding the recycling compatibility of components appearing recurrently in rigid and flexible packaging. The…
4evergreen launches recyclability evaluation tool for fibre-based packaging
The 4evergreen alliance has released the beta version of its Fibre-Based Packaging Recyclability Evaluation protocol, with the tool as a whole expected to create an improved and standardised framework for evaluating the recyclability of packaging products in Europe. 75 experts from across the fibre-based packaging value chain collaborated to develop the protocol by analysing data and drawing…
Tim Hortons to trial fibre lids for hot beverages and replace single-use plastics with renewable materials
Tim Hortons is seeking to improve its packaging’s recyclability by trialling a fibre alternative to its single-use plastic hot beverage lids, amongst other transitions into renewable and recyclable packaging materials. The trial will run in the City of Vancouver for around twelve weeks, with the new fibre lids – said to be both plastic-free and recyclable…
