Since then, the company has collected plastic pallets and boxes at the end of their lifespan, transporting them to its recycling centre in Belgium – regardless of the original supplier.

To date, more than 540 truckloads of plastic have been dispatched to Europe, where they are manufactured into new products.

Using conversion factors published by WRAP,recycling 3,000 tonnes of plastic is estimated to have saved more than 2,500 tonnes of CO2e compared with sending the same volume to landfill.

As packaging regulations continue to tighten around food-contact materials and environmental sustainability, Paramelt is promoting its Aquaseal range of water-based heat seal and barrier coatings as an alternative to traditional solvent-based vinyl chloride coatings used in flexible packaging. The development addresses growing concerns regarding vinyl chloride monomer restrictions, residual solvent content, and the environmental impact associated with conventional vinyl lacquer systems.

• Product Carbon Footprint reduction of around 20% to 45% compared with corresponding conventional paper coating binders
• Drop-in solution to support customers’ Scope 3.1 carbon reduction targets

BASF is launching a portfolio of dispersions for paper coating with a reduced Product Carbon Footprint (rPCF). Paper coating binders produced at the Ludwigshafen Verbund site are now available with approximately 20% to 45% lower Product Carbon Footprints* than the corresponding conventional products.

The centre is designed to bring sourcing, design, testing, prototyping and machinery expertise together.

The facility allows collaboration between customers and Antalis’ packaging specialists to develop, test, and refine packaging solutions.

Smart Packaging Centre includes virtual reality technology, 3D printing and scanning equipment, a testing suite, meeting and idea-generation areas, and a packaging machinery showroom.

COCKTAIL lovers are in for a treat this summer as the world’s favourite orange tipple finally goes portable.

For the first time in its 107-year history, Aperol has launched a ready-to-drink can called Aperol Spritz TO GO, making it easier than ever to enjoy a taste of Italy on the move.

While the Aperol Spritz is the undisputed drink of the season, lugging glassware, sparkling wine and soda water isn’t always practical for a day out.

Decreto-Legge n. 143 applies to single-use plastic packaging for pre-packaged vegetables weighing less than 1.5kg; and to single-use flexible packaging for cosmetics, beauty and hygiene products served in the hospitality sector that would be discarded before the next guest arrives.

It also applies to pre-filled, single-use plastic packaging for food and drinks served in the HORECA sector – this includes products intended for on-site consumption or individual portions of condiments.