Sustainability

According to Versuni, the boxes do not require additional protection to withstand transportation, and the customers can apply the shipping label directly onto the packaging. Their dimensions have been reduced wherever possible to right-size the packaging for the product and optimize space.

The area in which the boxes are printed for marketing purposes has also been reduced, the company explains, and is now thought to require 65% less ink. At end-of-life, the pack can apparently be recycled via the paper waste stream.

Lawmakers held a joint legislative hearing in Albany on Tuesday to examine the Packaging and Recycling Infrastructure Act, which would change how the state manages plastic waste — a focus of the state's climate action plan. The bill proposes to establish environmental standards for packaging and mandate companies with a net income of $1 million or more reduce their packaging by 10% of weight within three years, 20% in five years, 30% within eight years, 40% after a decade and by 50% in 12 years. 

A range of 160g chocolate boxes have been produced: Dark Heaven, Milk Heaven and Assorted Heaven. The packaging has been carefully crafted using 100% post-consumer recycled material and is fully recyclable. The clear viewing window is produced from recycled UK water bottles adding to the sustainable appeal.

David Sharples, Managing Director at Holdsworth Chocolates said:

Driscoll’s, a global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries, has expanded the launch of its branded paper pack offer into a major UK supermarket for the first time.

This launch will also see the brand feature British-grown berries in the paper pack range and the introduction of larger paper pack formats.

Driscoll’s branded berries, packed in paper packs, are now available in Asda stores across south-east England and in Booths’ stores, expanding its availability in the UK for consumers from its current listing at Wholefoods.

Removing higher-cost, less efficient production capacity is part of Graphic Packaging's CRB optimization plan first announced in 2019 alongside the transformational investment in a new, state-of-the-art K2 CRB machine. Permanently decommissioning the older machine is the company's next step of network optimization.

This tri-party collaboration has solidified with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The partnership focuses on innovations in pulp and polymer-based packaging with SCGP and green polymer-based plastic solutions with SCGC. These efforts underscore a shared commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote consumer safety, and cater to the rising demand for sustainable packaging in the country.

Global RFID and RF security solutions leader, Checkpoint Systems, has declared its collaboration with McDonald’s France. The initiative aims to incorporate RFID technology into the reusable containers of the international fast-food giant.

This effort arises from McDonald’s pledge to remove unnecessary packaging and enhance recycling systems. Additionally, it aligns with the recent French legislation, effective since January 2023, intending to combat waste and protect biodiversity and natural resources.