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N Brown adopts ‘dissolvable packaging’ into supply chain

06 Mar 2025
PC Correspondent

According to the group, Polymax has the ability to be recycled alongside paper, plastic, metal or food, and can be put into consumers’ black bins, where “it will safely biodegrade”, or in recycling bins “where it will dissolve as part of the process without the risk of damaging or polluting the environment”.

N Brown further anticipates that its use of conventional plastic will be reduced by 44 percent once Polymax is rolled out across the business, a process that is expected to be complete by the end of 2025.

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Digital Watermarks

How Digital Watermarks Are Revolutionizing Recycling Efficiency

04 Mar 2025
Yukta Arora
Digital Watermarks

Introduction: A Smart Way to Sort Waste

Recycling is one of the best ways to protect our environment, but it's far from perfect. Ever wondered why so much recyclable waste still ends up in landfills? The problem often lies in how waste is sorted. Traditional sorting systems can't always identify what type of material packaging is made from—especially when it’s mixed or dark-colored plastic.

Digital Product Passport: Rethinking transparency and sustainability in circular packaging

03 Mar 2025
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The packaging industry is facing a dual challenge, with consumers demanding sustainable solutions, while increasingly stringent regulations require greater resource efficiency in production. How can companies fulfill these expectations and, at the same time, ensure transparency along the entire supply chain? The Digital Product Passport (DPP) could be the answer. How does it work in practice, and what opportunities does it bring to the industry?

Danimer Scientific and Homelink Launch Home Compostable PHA-Based Cups !

03 Mar 2025
Aditya Panwar

Danimer Scientific and Ningbo Homelink Eco-iTech Co. have introduced an innovative biodegradable coating for disposable cups, utilising Danimer’s Nodax® PHA biopolymer. This home-compostable and fully recyclable coating replaces polyethene, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional paper cups. Certified by TÜV AUSTRIA and the Biodegradable Products Institute, these cups meet stringent biodegradability and reliability standards. This breakthrough allows users to compost them at home or in commercial facilities, supporting a circular economy in disposable tableware.

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Westfalia Fruit Pioneers Laser-Etched Mangoes in Sustainability Breakthrough

01 Mar 2025
Yukta Arora

Westfalia Fruit Unveils Laser-Etched Mangoes in Sustainability Drive

Westfalia Fruit, a global leader in fresh produce, has introduced an innovative laser etching technology on mangoes, eliminating the need for plastic PLU stickers. The initiative, led by the company’s Netherlands-based operations, marks a significant step in reducing plastic waste while enhancing product presentation.

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Win Win Water Revolutionizes Hydration with 100% Biodegradable, Plant-Based Bottled Water

01 Mar 2025
Yukta Arora

Win Win Water Introduces 100% Biodegradable, Plant-Based Bottled Spring Water

Win Win Water is making waves in the UK bottled water market by offering 100% biodegradable, plant-based bottled spring water — setting a new standard for sustainable hydration.

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