Sustainability

GING is a cloud-based software platform which enables users to store and share data on packaging along their supply chains in a quick, user-friendly and secure way. It is built around the free-to-use Open 3P data standard for the packaging sector, launched earlier this year, and both have been developed with a consortium of industry partners, input from over 100 packaging sector stakeholders, and funding from UK Research & Innovation’s Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) Challenge, delivered by Innovate UK.

The Pregis film structure, manufactured with Nova Chemical’s SYNDIGO™ rPE-0860-FC recycled polyethylene resin, delivers on the market need for high-quality, food-safe recycled content solutions without compromising on performance. This solution goes beyond the FDA-LNO (letter of non-objection) to provide packaging converters, and consumer packaged goods companies, with a mechanically recycled content film that offers unmatched safety and quality.

The company, which is considered a global leader in compostable packaging solutions, has created a plastic-free, compostable and recyclable packaging tray. Tipa have manufactured this tray line from natural rice waste, such as rice by-products, and this material is called paddy straw. Normally, the ingredients for paddy straw are disposed of and during this process they are burned, which is a large contribution to air pollution. Instead of causing this harm to the environment, Tipa chose to take this bio-waste material and repurpose it into packaging that has many benefits.

The new Fazer Oat Rice Pie packaging is in line with both Fazer's Sustainable Packaging Vision and UPM's Biofore strategy. The new packaging solution is the result of more than two years of long-term development work to ensure the recyclability of the packaging without compromising food safety and the quality of the rice pies.

At a Glance

• Costco’s new package incorporates recycled content and is fully recyclable
• There was a polymer change for the custom-engineered track-and-slider closure
• Plastic tub-to-pouch switch reduces plastic use by 1.2 million lb yearly

A trio of collaborative plastic packaging suppliers has been honored with a World Packaging Organisation 2024 WorldStar Award for developing a child-safe, fully recyclable pouch for water-soluble laundry detergent packets called “pacs”.

Founded in 1881, this family business has a network of chocolate shops and produces more than 22,900 tonnes of chocolate every year. Chocolates Valor specialises in the manufacture of chocolate bars with high percentages of cocoa, in the production of chocolate with no added sugars, soluble cocoa and chocolatey snacks among other products.

 The company also takes pride in being a step ahead in terms of innovation. That’s why – together with its commitment to sustainability – Chocolates Valor has chosen to use Sonoco’s cutting-edge recyclable packaging solution: GREENCAN®.

Findings from a survey Vegware conducted across the industry in June and July this year revealed that more than one in two people need help understanding what the plastic ban means for their business.

Nearly one in four (23%) of respondents said they have already stopped using single-use plastic, while 30% of people questioned said they are still determining when they will switch to compliant items in England and Wales.

From October, businesses in England must no longer supply, sell or offer certain single-use plastic items, either online or over the counter.

Now a key player in custom-made premium cardboard packaging (paper carrier bags, folding cartons and rigid boxes), the company founded in Germany in 1855 had a purely family destiny until it was acquired in 2016 by vph GmbH & Co, a major German paper merchant and member of the IGEPA Group. Since then, Rissmann has worked to consolidate its market position with a focus on automation and sustainability, resulting in rapid sales growth to EUR 60 million in 2022, almost doubling the 2019 figure.