Plastic Packaging

Syensqo and TOMRA, a leading provider of sensor-based sorting technology and solutions for the circular economy, have joined forces to demonstrate the technical and economic feasibility of separating and sorting multi-component plastic structures in which polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) serves as a barrier layer.  

• University of Sheffield-led research has examined the environmental impact of plastic products versus nonplastic alternatives across various sectors.
• Despite concerns about plastics' contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, study reveals that in 15 out of 16 applications examined, plastic products actually result in lower GHG emissions compared to alternatives.
• Plastics demonstrate superiority in factors such as energy intensity during production and weight efficiency, contributing to their reduced environmental footprint.
• Study emphasises the impor

The launch comes in response to mounting legislative and customer pressures throughout the sector to transform its packaging practices, with an example being the recent anti-waste for a circular economy law in France, which mandates that restaurants with seating for more than 20 guests offer reusable tableware.

Josef Björk, VP CPI food service at Berry Superfos, said, “We are delighted to introduce the game-changing reusable tableware product family which combines functionality, sustainability, and advanced technologies.

Unilever, one of the world’s largest fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies, consistently pioneers new products across personal care, home care, nutrition, and other sectors. With renowned brands like Dove, Domestos, Cif, Knorr, Axe (Lynx), Ben & Jerry's, and many more, Unilever products are likely found in households globally. The FMCG industry, driven by constant consumer demand, demands ongoing innovation and adaptation in product strategies. Packaging design plays a pivotal role in consumer perception, alongside product quality.

TotalEnergies Lubrifiants’ 20-liter premium lubricant cans made in France and Belgium will be fitted with the new closures made from 50% PCR material.

Fully embodying a circular/closed-loop approach, the raw material processed by BERICAP into can closures for TotalEnergies Lubrifiants comes from TotalEnergies’ own circular polymer range RE:clic. rPE57525 combines mechanically recycled polyethylene with a high-performing booster to achieve virgin-like performances. By switching from the current DIN 60 standard closure to DIN 60 ECO, weight savings come to 25%.

LUSH, the British cosmetics retailer is constantly looking for ways to innovate with packaging, especially when it helps its mission to “Leave the world lusher than we found it”, and is aiming to continue this through introducing Prevented Ocean Plastic™ Globally.

By hosting this competition, the body aims to drive up the adoption of reusable and refillable packaging by retailers and consumers.

The government-funded £60 million SSPP challenge has funded over 70 projects across the UK including the series of eight challenges it launched last year aimed at “making the plastics supply chain more circular”

Projects
The competition is open to projects demonstrating in-store refill systems for high volume liquid food and drink products including but not limited to milk, alternative milks, water, juices, condiments, and alcohol.