Sustainability

Presentations include:

* Mark Shayler, keynote address: Works for clients such as Nike, Coca Cola, Samsung and John Lewis.

* Harshal Gore, Head of Strategy and External Relations, PEPR, DEFRA: Latest developments from DEFRA in the field of sustainable packaging.

McDonald’s is giving its iconic McFlurry a bit of a makeover. On Sept. 10, the chain will introduce the Mini McFlurry at participating restaurants across the U.S., available alongside regular-sized McFlurrys. The company didn’t disclose the number of ounces in a mini, but McDonald’s website notes that there are 410 calories in a regular Oreo McFlurry versus 240 calories in a Mini McFlurry.

From next month, the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket will replace the current non-recyclable packaging on block butter with a paper-based alternative wrap which can be recycled at home. 

The change will roll out on its Specially Selected West Country and Yorkshire block butter, helping to remove more than 10 tonnes of non-recyclable packaging from circulation each year.

Aldi also recently replaced the outer plastic wrap for its Everyday Essentials cheese singles with a new paper packaging. This change eliminated a further 23 tonnes of plastic waste annually. 

CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), Thiruvananthapuramwill be responsible for the overall coordination of the project. Furthermore, the project will consist of a consortium of eight partnering CSIR labs and industry partners.

N. Kalaiselvi, Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research and CSIR Director General, launched the initiative at NIIST.

All of Vegware’s single and double wall hot cups can be recycled as well as composted, where accepted.

Vegware explained that the main obstacle to boosting the recycling rate of paper cups is the ‘widespread misconception’ they cannot be recycled due to their plastic lining. In reality, paper cups are recyclable, but they must be collected separately from other materials to ensure they are properly processed for recycling.

The New Wave label material is designed to provide functionality for the full life cycle of products, primarily home and personal care products such as soap bottles or washing detergent containers. It supports the purity of recycled materials by washing off cleanly at just 40°C using plain water with no chemicals required. Available now to customers in EMEIA, followed by the Asian market, the New Wave label material is tested to perform without fiberloss in the recycling process, helping to prevent contamination in material streams.

Innventure LLC, an enterprise growth engine, today announced that AeroFlexx, the sustainable liquid packaging company Innventure launched in 2018, has been named the official innovative packaging solution for Progressive American Flat Track, a premier dirt track motorcycle racing series sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.

As the global shift towards sustainability gains momentum, consumers are increasingly prioritizing eco-friendly packaging options. This is evidenced by the projected annual growth of over 3 percent in paperboard demand in Asia, extending through to 2030.

In response to this growing demand, APRIL Group, a leading producer of bio-based pulp and paper, has embarked on a major diversification initiative. Earlier this year, the company inaugurated its cutting-edge paperboard manufacturing plant in Riau, Indonesia.

Food and beverage packaging manufacturer Pactiv Evergreen Inc., Lake Forest, Illinois, has launched Recycleware reduced-density polypropylene (RDPP) meat trays. The company says its new product is meant to serve as a solution for packer processors seeking alternatives to foam polystyrene (PS).

In partnership with PA Consulting, as part of the Bottle Collective with PA and PulPac, Diageo is trialling a Dry Molded Fiber bottle which is 90% paper, with a thin plastic liner and a foil seal.

The bottle is designed for recycling in standard paper streams and does not require the consumer to separate the plastic liner from the paper bottle when disposing. The 2,000-bottle trial with consumers will be on Baileys, the Original Irish Cream Liqueur, mini format (80ml) at Time Out Festival in Barcelona, Spain, from 25 – 26 May.