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December 2021
It’s the Box that Matters. The Growth of Sustainable Packaging in Consumer Goods
In an often-rare collaboration it’s both Consumers and Government that are driving industry change. Plastics, styrofoam, and excessive packaging are being eliminated with consumers demanding, wanting and willing to pay more for sustainable packaging. More than half (54%) take sustainable packaging into consideration when selecting a product. Leading the dynamic shift is 83% of millennials and Gen Z’s reporting that they are willing to pay more for it.
Over the past 3 years both national an...
December 2021
What is a carbon footprint? Why is it vital and how to reduce mine?
A carbon footprint corresponds to the whole amount of greenhouse gases (GHG) produced to, directly and indirectly, supporta person’s lifestyle and activities.
Carbon footprints are usually measured in equivalent tons of CO2, during the period of a year, and they can be associated with an individual, an organization, a product or an event, among others. According to WHO, a carbon footprint is a measure of the impact your activities have on the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) produced th...
November 2021
Estee Lauder Makes Progress on Sustainable Packaging Goals
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 ...
October 2021
Bird Eyewear launches new marine-safe packaging
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...
October 2021
Plastic-Free Bioactive Paper Coating Used To Make Sustainable Packaging
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...
October 2021
Spotlight on Sugarcane-Based Toothpaste Tube
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....
October 2021
Plastics Shortage Ignites Prices
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...
October 2021
How Paper is Recycled
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...
October 2021
Soy-Based links vs. Petroleum-Based Inks
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....
September 2021
Ocado switches to sustainable apple packaging
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...
September 2021
100% paper-based sandwich packaging to be trialled in supermarkets
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...
September 2021
Enabling a Sustainable Future With Galaxy S’s Eco-Conscious Packaging
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...