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The role of packaging materials in a circular future

Markets - Circular Economy

The role of packaging materials in a circular future


In November 2024, I participated in the last Empack Madrid trade show, giving a talk on the materials of the future. My talk was inspired by the book "Materials and Sustainability - Building a Circular Future", of which I am the co-author, published last year. ( Read more... )


CATEGORY: Circular Economy BRAND: Circuthon Consulting
Researchers create an AI model that facilitates the development of a new biodegradable plastic

Markets - Circular Economy

Researchers create an AI model that facilitates the development of a new biodegradable plastic


Plastic is durable, versatile and economical to produce. Unfortunately, it is also often harmful to the environment. A team of talented researchers, led by Milad Golkaram, nominated for TNO's Young Excellent Researcher Award 2024, has created an AI model that makes it much easier to develop a new biodegradable plastic. ( Read more... )


CATEGORY: Circular Economy BRAND: Tno
The Keys to Circularity in Pharmaceutical Packaging

Markets - Pharmacy and Parapharmacy

The Keys to Circularity in Pharmaceutical Packaging


The pharmaceutical industry faces the challenge of ensuring that its products are safe and effective, while minimizing their environmental impact ( Read more... )


CATEGORY: Pharmacy and Parapharmacy BRAND: ITENE
Grafica Atestina Srl sees 35% pharma packaging productivity boost with BOBST technology

Markets - Pharmacy and Parapharmacy

Grafica Atestina Srl sees 35% pharma packaging productivity boost with BOBST technology


Primarily focused on straight-line boxes, crash-lock bottom boxes, cases and instructional leaflet production, Grafica Atestina's commitment to innovation and service, coupled with a forward-thinking approach, have positioned it as a preferred partner for pharmaceutical customers seeking excellence in packaging design and production. ( Read more... )


CATEGORY: Pharmacy and Parapharmacy BRAND: Bobst
True circular economy: yoghurt cup to yoghurt cup. No downcycling.

Markets - Circular Economy

True circular economy: yoghurt cup to yoghurt cup. No downcycling.


INEOS Styrolution announces first yoghurt cup in supermarket containing mechanical recycling of polystyrene at food contact quality. ( Read more... )


CATEGORY: Circular Economy BRAND: INEOS Styrolution
Eurostampa's Envelope Project Reimagines Nutella's Iconic Label Using Bria and HP Innovative Technology

Markets - Food

Eurostampa's Envelope Project Reimagines Nutella's Iconic Label Using Bria and HP Innovative Technology


Leveraging Gen-AI and advanced digital printing, 9000 unique Nutella labels were envisaged, pushing the boundaries of personalization and artistic expression through technology ( Read more... )


CATEGORY: Food BRAND: Eurostampa
BIONANOPOLYS: innovation in bionanomaterials for a more sustainable future

Markets - Circular Economy

BIONANOPOLYS: innovation in bionanomaterials for a more sustainable future


How to make Europe the first climate neutral continent by 2050. ( Read more... )


CATEGORY: Circular Economy BRAND: ITENE
Bioplastics: Paving the Way to Meet EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation Goals

Markets - Circular Economy

Bioplastics: Paving the Way to Meet EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation Goals


European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomes the adoption of the European Union’s ambitious Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The adoption by the Council on 16 December represents the final step in the co-legislative procedure before its entry into force ( Read more... )


CATEGORY: Circular Economy BRAND: European Bioplastics
¿How to communicate that my packaging is sustainable?

Markets - Circular Economy

¿How to communicate that my packaging is sustainable?


In an increasingly environmentally conscious global marketplace, sustainability has become a decisive factor for consumers and companies both. ( Read more... )


CATEGORY: Circular Economy BRAND: ITENE
Johnnie Walker unveils world’s lightest whisky glass bottle

Markets - Beverage

Johnnie Walker unveils world’s lightest whisky glass bottle


The world’s lightest 70cl Scotch whisky glass bottle was unveiled at London Design Festival, where Johnnie Walker Blue Label is a Major Partner. ( Read more... )


CATEGORY: Beverage BRAND: Diageo