Nestlé’s global R&D network is working alongside external partners and suppliers to develop the next generation of high-barrier paper packaging solutions across product categories. As part of Nestlé’s continuous efforts towards more sustainable packaging solutions, the company is launching paper-based innovations across major brands. Recently Nestlé introduced paperboard canisters for its Vital Proteins brand[Read More…]
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NESCAFÉ presents first cardboard bottles of Cappuccino and Mocha
The brand presents a new packaging format, made from paper, for its range of coffee specialities, which results in a reduction of 4.6 tons of plastic compared to the previous format NESCAFÉ is launching its first paper-based bottles with the renewal of its Nescafé Cappuccino and Nescafé Mocha products, continuing[Read More…]
Diageo announces paper-based bottle trial for Baileys Irish cream liqueur
In partnership with PA Consulting, as part of the Bottle Collective with PA and PulPac, Diageo is trialling a Dry Molded Fiber bottle which is 90 per cent paper Diageo, the maker of Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky, Don Julio Tequila and Guinness has announced new plans to trial paper-based packaging[Read More…]
Australia’s Detpak wins National award for kerbside recyclable paper bag
This innovative solution slashes plastic usage by 64 per cent, equating to 8.2 tonnes less plastic each year Detpak, an Australian packaging company, has announced that it has been awarded the APPMA Packaging Design Innovation Award for its Kerbside Recyclable Paper Bag for Fresh Potatoes. The APPMA Awards of Excellence[Read More…]
Australia’s SECOS Group secures $40 Mn to establish CRC
The unprecedented CRC will bring together leaders from international food brands, relevant peak bodies, international and national NGOs, Australian councils, environmental regulators (ie EPA) and others, with a target to develop new technologies that will reduce Australia’s plastic waste SECOS Group, the parent company of Australia’s leading compostable packaging brand,[Read More…]
Cadbury Australia announces to reduce use of virgin plastic packaging
The rollout of recycled material is expected to begin in Q1 of 2024 with blocks, then expanding into bar lines such as Cherry Ripe, Crunchie, and Twirl, as well as pieces of wrappers for Roses and Favourites Australian food and beverage brand Cadbury has partnered with global packaging leader Amcor[Read More…]
SodaStream launches free recycling program for sparkling water makers
The Free Recycling Program represents SodaStream’s latest commitment to environmental preservation and sustainability SodaStream®, the world’s leading sparkling water brand announced a partnership with international recycling leader, TerraCycle®, as the two companies continue their vision for a greener, more sustainable future. This innovative partnership introduces the SodaStream Free Recycling Program, providing[Read More…]
Bottled water contains hundreds of thousands of nanoplastics: Columbia University
A New Microscopic Technique Zeroes in on the poorly explored World of nanoplastics, which can pass into blood, cells and your brain A recent study conducted by scientists from Columbia University has found that a litre of bottled water contains an average of around 240,000 detectable plastic fragments. This is[Read More…]
Sainsbury’s achieves plastic reduction with introduction of mushroom punnets
Sainsbury’s is the first UK retailer to move from plastic packaging to cardboard for all its own-brand mushrooms, saving over 775 tonnes of plastic a year Sainsbury’s is switching its own-brand mushroom punnets from plastic to cardboard in a move which will save over 775 tonnes of plastic, equivalent to[Read More…]
Australia KitKat increases use of recycled plastic for wrappers
The major step in the brand’s sustainability journey is cutting 1,200,000m2 of virgin plastic each year In an Australian first, KitKat has increased its use of recycled plastic in the production of wrappers of select products to 90 per cent (mass balance), the highest proportion used in soft plastic by any major Australian[Read More…]
