Sustainability

CRYOVAC brand recycle-ready PP-based laminates have a thickness of 52 microns and are fortified with an EVOH barrier. SEE said the combined performance delivers a ‘superior’ oxygen and moisture barrier to keep food fresh and extend shelf life, while using between 65% to 77% less plastic compared to traditional tray lidding and thermoforming options.

The new laminates comply with On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) guidelines and CEFLEX standards. They are certified as 90% recyclability by Cyclos and can be recycled in polypropylene (PP) streams.

Outdoor gear and apparel company Patagonia aims to stop sourcing packaging materials from endangered forests, according to a Sept. 5 press release from environmental nonprofit Canopy.

This summer, Paris is captivating the world not only as the host of the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, but also for its sustainability efforts. With the Eiffel Tower glowing in lights and a cleaner Seine doubling as a swimming pool, the French capital is welcoming 15 million fans who are eager to watch athletes strive for Olympic glory. While this influx of visitors is great for the economy, it poses significant challenges for the city’s waste management system.

Managing Olympic Waste: A Daunting Task

Four Nordic firms have teamed up to create a groundbreaking reusable and refillable consumer packaging system, paired with a circular order/return service aimed at reducing single-use plastic waste. The initiative, named På(fyll) – which translates to "pour fill" – was officially unveiled by Swedish design firm Form Us With Love (FUWL) in early September at Stockholm Design Week.

Paulig has been investing in new packaging lines at CarbonNeutral® certified Vuosaari Roastery. Starting from this spring, one third of 500-gram coffee packaging units will be produced on a new line at the roastery. Coffee packages that are manufactured on the new packaging line are easy to open without scissors as before. In addition, the new, longer resealing tape helps to reseal the coffee packaging.

Recyclable coffee packing supports Paulig's goal to have all packaging recyclable by the end of 2025.