Plastic Packaging

The cap remains attached to the spout, helping to reduce litter and improve recyclability. It is compatible with Gualapack's spouted pouch fillers, which are widely used across the region, and can be implemented on both new and existing filling lines through the use of a Cap Kit.

The Tethered Cap is available in polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE), and works with hot-fill, cold-fill, and retort applications. It fits all Gualapack pouches with an 8.6mm spout diameter, and comes in two versions: the Standard Cap and the Mood Cap.

French suncare brand Hei Poa offers products enriched with Monoi from Tahiti, evoking the Polynesian islands. For the brand’s first facial stick product, it worked with Quadpack to produce an aesthetically stunning pack, that minimised the amount of plastic and was easy to apply on the face. Launched in record time for the summer season, Stick Solaire Visage SPF50+ now comes beautifully packaged in Quadpack’s refillable, 15g Infinite Panstick.

This year, three products across Birds Eye’s Steamfresh Vegetables (750g) range will consist of 22 per cent recycled content within the steam bags, with plans for a broader roll-out in coming years.

The updated packaging will also feature a QR code directing curious consumers to a short video communicating the brand’s sustainability credentials and ongoing commitment to supporting a circular economy.

The QR code is an initiative by Birds Eye and managed in-house as a method of communicating the company’s PCR initiative in a format accessible to consumers.

The retailer said the new lamb mince packaging would save 26 tonnes of plastic annually with a minimum 65% reduction in plastic per product.

The new packaging has been rolled out across all Sainsbury’s fresh lamb mince products, available to purchase both in-store and online.

This collaboration between the packaging producer and the circular economy service provider and specialist for sorting and plastics recycling marks a significant milestone in closing the loop in plastics recycling, supporting both companies in their dedicated aim of eliminating waste in all its forms.

The bans, set to take effect on September 1, mark Stage 4 for SA and Stage 2 for WA, the company said in a media release. 

The newly launched resources aim to help businesses identify which plastic products will be prohibited under the new regulations and offer certified compostable alternatives that meet compliance standards. 

Among the solutions highlighted by BioPak are their BioCane lids for paper bowls and containers, touted as a sustainable alternative to the commonly used clear plastic takeaway containers. 

The new UK-made range launches with two models, both of which boast a number of safety, hygiene, waste reduction and functionality benefits over the original model. Notably, they feature an innovative safety blade that remains sheathed until the lid of the dispenser is closed to prevent cuts, antimicrobial technology for enhanced dispenser protection, and compatibility with recyclable films.