Sustainability

GK Hair, a brand dedicated to non-toxic hair solutions, has renewed its commitment to safe beauty through its products and formulas.
 
GK Hair’s commitment to sustainability includes eco-friendly packaging solutions, that aims to minimize its environmental footprint. The brand also responsibly sources raw materials and follows high ethical standards to create cruelty-free products. 

Invopak Embraces Metal Packaging Manufacturing in Bold New Chapter

In a transformative leap, Invopak has transitioned from a trusted distributor to a dynamic manufacturer, marking a pivotal milestone in its 2024 journey. The UK-based packaging leader celebrated the launch of its new metal packaging manufacturing plant, which is already delivering tonnes of high-quality tins to customers across the country.

Laïta’s French Pancakes Get a Sustainable Makeover with Eco-Friendly Packaging

In a move towards sustainability, Laïta, the leading dairy cooperative in Western France, has introduced a major change to the packaging of its beloved Paysan Breton pancakes, a household name in France. As part of their commitment to reducing environmental impact, Laïta has upgraded the secondary packaging of their popular crêpes to a recyclable, mono-material solution.

Tesco Redefines Pasta Shopping with Eco-Friendly Packaging Revolution

Shoppers strolling through Tesco’s pasta aisle will spot a significant change this week, as the supermarket giant takes another leap forward in its sustainability journey. Tesco has swapped the plastic packaging of its Finest range of dried pasta for fully recyclable paper packs, slashing over 10 million pieces of plastic annually — that’s more than 30 tonnes of waste removed from the planet.

To reduce the amount of plastic packaging it uses, Tesco has moved its Finest range of dried pasta into paper packaging, saving more than 10 million pieces of plastic a year, weighing more than 30 tonnes.

In total, 10 lines have moved into the new packaging, which will also be available in Tesco Express stores. The new packs are 100% recyclable and can be put into household recycling bins.

The company already enjoys a long-standing relationship with Henkel, a global leader in many industrial and consumer businesses. UPM Specialty Papers also recently embarked on projects with Koenig & Bauer, a globally active printing press manufacturer and software solutions provider.

Recyclable. Heat-sealable. Food safe.

The new furnace was officially inaugurated on September 10, 2024, in Cognac.

The 180 tpd furnace, equivalent to 300,000 bottles, will be mainly used for flagship Cognac brands.

This makes it the largest electric furnace for glass packaging in the world.

Patrice Lucas, CEO of the Verallia Group, said: "We are very proud to be pioneers in this area.

"It’s our 100% electric furnace, fully illustrating our CSR roadmap and ambitious investment plan to optimise energy consumption at our sites and develop low-carbon furnaces.