Plastic Packaging

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has announced the winners of the FPA 2024 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge. This year’s first winner was a team of students from the University of Wisconsin–Stout, and the second-place winner was a team of students from the California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly).

With Lorenz producing snack products for a global audience for four generations, its responsibility to the planet has not been overlooked.

The business is committed to improving sustainability and has already achieved a “good” rating for recyclability across 92% of its primary packaging from third-party cyclos-HTP (according to the CHI standard developed by Institut cyclos-HTP, the recyclable proportion necessary to achieve a “good” recyclability rating).

Veteran hairdressing couple Anthony and Gloria Edge, renowned for their extensive experience in the industry, have unveiled a groundbreaking venture in collaboration with Lyon & Lyon, a prominent design studio. Drawing from their years of work with esteemed brands like Toni & Guy and Evo Hair, the Edges recognized a need for simplified yet sustainable haircare solutions. Thus, they introduced "Sitch," a brand offering refillable haircare products designed to streamline haircare routines while minimizing environmental impact.

Berry Global has launched a rectangular bottle made with up to 100% recycled HDPE for beauty, home, and personal care applications.

The US-based packaging manufacturer said the 250 ml bottle is also fully recyclable provided the ‘appropriate collection schemes exist’. Its neck is suitable for a variety of caps and closures and its rectangular bottle shape allows for more efficient stacking, minimising wasted space on shelf and during transportation and storage.

Recognition of the ARL and Check Locally logo in these awards, gives vindication not only to APCO but also to the many brands who are adopting the ARL. The on-pack labelling system provides consumers with clear instructions on how to properly dispose of or recycle packaging, aiming to reduce contamination in recycling streams and support a circular economy.

Aldi has announced a major packaging change to all of its beer and cider products.

In an attempt to improve its environmental commitments, the budget supermarket chain said it will remove all plastic packaging from its own-label four-pack beers and ciders. The company said the move will help reduce plastic waste.