Sustainability

This joint project focuses on the development and in-market testing of ReZorce, Zotefoams’ mono-material barrier packaging substrate, specifically tailored for beverage carton applications.

Refresco, the world’s largest independent beverage solutions provider for leading retailers and A-brands with production in Europe, North America and Australia, and Zotefoams signed the joint development agreement, with a scope to develop ReZorce beverage cartons up to and including in-market trials for a major European retailer.

Founded in 2022 by Mikhail Skalkin, Dr. Nikolay Semenov and Lev Bolshakov, with offices in the UK and Belgrade, Serbia, Bpacks’ R&D work is led by materials scientists Dr. Semenov and new head of innovation Dr. Aleksandra Nešić. It combines bark from timber production, used coffee grounds and other bio-based materials to create sheets and granules/pellets that can be used by packaging manufacturers to create a variety of materials.

Engineers at Newcastle University have developed a new glue that promises to change how we recycle.

Its reversible nature means it can be used for a multitude of purposes such as on the labels of bottles so that they are efficiently detached, making them easier to recycle. Labels will no longer need to be sent to landfill.

Founded by chemical engineer Jared Raszewski in 2018, Pittsburgh-based DisSolves has developed patented edible films that dissolve rapidly in hot or cold water, milk, and juice, without leaving any residue. Applications range from protein pods, instant coffee packs, and pre-portioned infant formula, to encapsulants and nutraceuticals.

The state-of-the-art technology and the synergies established in the centre will provide the opportunity for customers and visitors to explore and share sustainable packaging solutions in an interactive environment. The learning experience will allow for flexible exploration around sustainable and circular ready packaging for brands and manufacturers in the Iberian region and with a focus on a variety of sectors from e-commerce and FMCG, to automotive and industrials.

A state-of-the-art facility specializing in the recycling of flexible film, a widely used material encompassing pallet wrap, shrink wrap, single-use shopping bags, and select food packaging, has officially commenced operations in Rogers, Minnesota. Myplas USA, a South Africa-based plastics recycler, inaugurated its mechanical recycling and pelletizing plant near Minneapolis, marking a significant achievement in the collaborative efforts of leading global businesses to drive a regional circular economy for flexible films and packaging materials in the Upper Midwest.

Located on the west coast of South Africa, and with a passion for producing exceptional wines, Namaqua Wines is a pioneer in the country’s wine industry, with a focus on sustainability and innovation. The company has opted for a SIG Slimline Aseptic filling machine and has already started filling its wide range of low alcohol wines into SIG SlimlineBloc 1,000 ml carton packs.

Namaqua is convinced that with this modern and fresh product and packaging concept, it will help to meet growing consumer demands and also boost its business.