Plastic Packaging

In addition to being 100% recyclable, the updated packaging comes with a resealable zipper closure that removes the need for a plastic clip, the Ridgefield-based family-owned commercial bakery said in an Oct. 16 press release.

It also does away with the inner cellophane wrap. That helps cut down on plastic waste, as well as delivers a sleeker package both on shelf and at home.

CIRQLR will be overseen by David Palmer-Jones OBE, who has decades of industry experience working across Europe for groups such as Suez.  The company has been built up via a series of acquisitions over the last two years to create an integrated network of recycling service providers across Southeast England, London and up to the Humber.

In terms of capacity, the combined group will operate 19 recycling sites in England. This expansion has most recently included the acquisition of the Surrey-based Chambers Waste Management in March.

Borealis is rolling out Borcycle M CWT120CL, a high-performance, recycled linear-low-density polyethylene grade (rLLDPE) designed to advance circularity in non-food flexible packaging. Produced with 85% post-consumer recyclate (PCR) and 15% LLDPE booster, the company said it is intended for high-end applications where sustainability and circularity matter.

Mars, Inc. has partnered with Berry Global to transition the pantry jars for its M&M’s, Skittles, and Starburst confectionery brands to 100% recycled plastic packaging, exclusive of jar lids. Says Berry, this achievement advances the ongoing collaboration between itself and Mars to develop packaging made with recycled content, and builds on a previous launch of the pantry jars with 15% recycled plastic in 2022. The updated jars are now rolling out across the country.

Additionally, the responsible packaging solutions specialist has committed to a multi-year capacity reservation for PEF from a future industrial-scale facility. This is based on a technology license from Avantium. As a result, Amcor will gain preferred access to PEF volumes produced by Avantium's licensee network in the future.

The SCRUBS wipes themselves remain unchanged, continuing to provide heavy-duty cleaning for hands, tools, and machinery. Designed to remove grease, oil, adhesives, tar, ink, and paint without water, the wipes feature a dual-textured surface with an abrasive side to tackle tough residues without damaging surfaces.

The new packaging is designed to enhance brand visibility and aligns with the sustainability goals of ROCOL’s parent company, ITW Fluids. The updated label also offers a modernised, high-impact design.