WePack managing director Mick Clark tells Retail Insight Network how outsourcing packaging processes can help businesses build their brand with more control while creating cost-effective solutions.
Lifestyle Packaging global head of marketing Rich Quelch tells Packaging Gateway about the biggest eco-trends...
Since Biden’s election, and with a growing emphasis on protecting the environment, those in the aluminium industry have been wondering if change could be afoot.
UK-headquartered plastic-free packaging provider DS Smith has announced that it plans to invest £100m into research and development (R&D) over five years to help the packaging industry progress towards a circular economy.
Jessie Paige looks into the details of the UK DRS scheme and talks to Alupro’s Rick Hindley to find out more about what issues the UK DRS scheme may present and how it could be improved
| Country | Doses (millions) |
|---|---|
| China | 324 |
| United States | 149 |
| India | 130 |
| United Kingdom | 35 |
| Brazil | 31 |
| Germany | 25 |
| France | 17 |
| Italy | 16 |
Westland Kaas’ Maaslander cheese slices are currently sold in the packaging in supermarkets in the Netherlands.
Unilever is also testing use of the technology to develop paper-based bottles for hair care.
Cleanup volunteers also found masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) on Canada’s shorelines.
The brand's net-zero plastic footprint is part of its long-term commitment to fully eliminating plastic from its operations.
RPM’s TL Series of automated packaging equipment can be used for various applications, including case packing and de-casing.
The commitment is expected to remove almost 200 million pieces of packaging from Canadian landfills a year.
Waitrose has witnessed almost 9% growth in Unpacked refillable sales in the last six months.
A joint team comprising of members from DS Smith and Mondelēz participated in a five-week Design Sprint.
The automation of workplaces combined with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic led to millions of job losses across various industries, leading to an existential crisis among workers.
Grundéns has launched fully compostable packaging to help reduce the use of plastic poly bags.
AirXcoffee has launched a material made from coffee grounds to help replace single-use plastic and reduce pollution.
Unilever has shared plans to introduce recyclable tubes across its global toothpaste portfolio brands by 2025.
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