All articles by Katie Woodward
Katie Woodward
Plastic free: the race to eliminate non-recyclable packaging
Low-cost airline Ryanair is the latest company to join the pledge to go plastic free, with a promise to eliminate the use of non-recyclable plastics on aircraft by 2023. Katie Woodward takes a closer look at some of the latest strategies to reduce the use of plastic packaging.
Ocean plastic: the initiative behind the bottle
Last year, Procter & Gamble launched the Fairy Ocean plastic bottle, made from 10% ocean plastic and 90% post-consumer recycled plastic. Katie Woodward finds out more about the initiative behind the bottle and how the industry is addressing ocean pollution.
Shelf life: reducing waste with antimicrobial packaging
A new material with antimicrobial properties has been launched by Uflex in an attempt to extend the shelf life of the food inside the pack, thus reducing potential food waste. Katie Woodward finds out more about the pack and other flexible solutions on the market.
The benefits of glass packs for pharmaceuticals
Drug giants Merck and Pfizer have teamed up with glass manufacturer Corning to create a solution for injectable drugs in vials and cartridges. Katie Woodward explores the benefits of glass packs for pharmaceuticals.
Smart solutions: using IoT technology to abolish bar queues
Absolut-owned coconut flavoured alcohol brand Malibu last year launched two smart packaging solutions, one of which allows bar goers the ability to order a drink refill without having to leave their chair. Katie Woodward finds out more from the manufacturers.
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