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Estée Lauder just released its 2021 Social Impact and Sustainability Report, which includes 2021 fiscal year updates on its packaging goals. GOAL: Increase the amount of post-consumer recycled (PCR) material in packaging by up to 50% by the end of 2025, from a baseline of 8.7% PCR in fiscal year 2019. PROGRESS: Estée Lauder has already exceeded this goal. As of the end of FY2021, its packaging contains 15% of PCR material. GOAL: By the end of FY2025, 100% of forest-based fiber ...

Sustainable brand, Bird Eyewear, has launched a new water soluble and biodegradable mailer bag for its frames, meaning the packaging can be dissolved or recycled after use. Bird Eyewear has create an ‘earth-friendly’ mailer bag and to tackle the issue of single-use plastic pollution. Ecowrap is made from a specially-formulated polymer called Polyvinylalcohol (PVOH) which, unlike traditional polymers, is hydrophilic and so will break down into a biomass in water. Bird Eyew...

Plastic packaging used to protect food is a significant contributor to the world’s growing amount of plastic pollution. Most cheese, meats, and even fruits and vegetables come in plastic packaging, not to mention all the other things in a grocery store like crackers, cookies, candies, etc. This method is hygienic, protecting the food on its journey to your home. However, these fossil-fuel-based plastics are bad for the planet. In Germany alone, citizens generated 38.5 kilograms of pl...

According to the company, the material is made from renewable resources and follows the ISCC certified mass balance principle. This is a chemical industry standard for tracing sustainability characteristics of circular and bio-based materials in the value chain. Following testing, the company adds that it has manufactured a recyclable transparent bowl for frozen ready means from Bio-PP. The company claims that it is one of the first rigid plastic manufacturers to produce Bio-PP products....

The plastic pellets that go into a vast universe of products ranging from cereal bags to medical devices, automotive interiors to bicycle helmets. Like other manufacturers, petrochemical companies have been shaken by the pandemic and by how consumers and businesses responded to it. Yet petrochemicals have also run into problems all their own: A freak winter freeze in Texas. A lightning strike in Louisiana. Hurricanes along the Gulf Coast. The price of epoxy resins, used for coatin...

The process of recycling paper needs to be carried out step by step, and the final product can be obtained through layer by layer processing. The advantage of using recycled paper is to directly affect the environment, such as reducing forest damage. Step 1: Collection & Transportation This significant step involves the collection of recyclable papers. It entails gathering paper waste from various outlets like your home, offices, and business vicinity. Recyclers and paper merchan...

The traditional petroleum-based inks are environmentally hazardous, which is why many printing companies have made the switch to soy-based inks. And soy-based inks do not mean sacrificing quality – they're capable of producing more vibrant colors, in fact, and ink can make any print media advertising campaign really pop. Keep reading to learn more about soy-based inks vs. petroleum-based inks. Soy-based ink Soy-based ink is an excellent alternative to petroleum or oil-based inks....

Ocado has switched to new sustainable packaging for three apple varieties in a bid to remove hard-to-recycle plastic from its supply chain. The fully recyclable Pro-Produce pack has been launched for Pink Lady, Granny Smith and Golden Delicious apples following a successful trial completed in July. The move from bubble wrap and label to printed cardboard will prevent unnecessary waste to landfill and eliminate almost 12 tonnes of hard-to-recycle plastic annually. The launch is a co...

Greencore Group, a manufacturer of convenience foods, has announced that it will soon commence trials for a 100% fibre-based, plastic-free recyclable sandwich skillet in stores across the UK. The packaging, believed by the companies to be the first of its kind in the world, marks the culmination of 18 months of research and development by Greencore. The skillet will have a plastic-free window and be made entirely from paper-based material; crucially, due to the level of moisture resistan...

Samsung is dedicated to providing its users with products and services designed to make their every day more epic. A crucial part of this commitment is providing people with innovations that protect the planet and conserve our natural resources. We act on three packaging design principles – reduce, replace, and recycle; these principles have guided the eco-conscious changes to packaging for the Galaxy S series. From the quantity of packaging to the materials used, Samsung has worked t...

Mi Terro's journey began when founder Robert Luo visited his uncle's dairy farm in 2018. Luo was shocked to see “buckets and buckets” of sour and spoiled milk sitting at the farm. Upon returning to the US, he felt compelled to start researching ways to solve this problem. The American brand is now in talks with leading dairy companies in China over strategic partnerships. Mi Terro uses biotechnology to re-engineer food waste into sustainable fibres that can replace plastic in the fas...

Shoppers at all of UK retailer Tesco’s large stores will now be able to bring back any soft plastic packaging for recycling. The supermarket expects to collect more than 1000 tonnes a year and plans to recycle as much of this material as possible back into products and packaging sold in Tescostores. The national roll-out was brought forward by Tesco in response to what it describes as “overwhelming customer support” during the 171-store trial earlier this year in Wales and the South W...