post consumer materials | Sustainable Packaging News

Berry’s PCR Solution Maintains High Performance for Specialist Customer

2 August 2022
Recyclability

The adoption of plastic pails from Berry Superfos containing 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material is delivering important sustainability benefits for French ornamental fish specialist Aquarium Systems, while still providing a…Read more →

Berry’s Latest Design Extends Trigger Spray Solutions

21 March 2022
Recyclability

Berry M&H has extended its range of trigger spray bottles with the launch of a new 750ml version. The latest addition is in response to increasing demand for trigger products,…Read more →

ANVIPLAS and EREMA – working together over generations

18 March 2022
Machinery, Recyclability

The Spanish recycling company Anviplas has been involved in plastics recycling for more than 30 years, during which time it has built up extensive know-how that now benefits customers throughout…Read more →

Emballator invests in new tube line

4 March 2022
Circular Economy, Machinery

Emballator Tectubes invests, together with their owner Herenco, over 80 MSEK in a new production line. The investment is a part of the strategy towards becoming the largest player in…Read more →

Braskem, one of the world’s largest thermoplastics producers, becomes NEXTLOOPP’s 40th participant

2 March 2022
Circular Economy, Recyclability

Nextek’s groundbreaking project NEXTLOOPP, creates food-grade recycled Polypropylene (FGrPP) from post-consumer packaging waste. This award-winning project, which launched in October 2020, recently revealed outstanding results of its innovative tracer-based sorting…Read more →

Coveris increases its production capacity for stretch and shrink hoods made from recycled materials

23 February 2022
Recyclability

Coveris is moving ahead with a major investment programme to modernise its site in Montfaucon, France. With the recent acquisition of a new state-of-the-art extruder, Coveris is improving its machinery…Read more →

Pregis announces new Renew Zero 100% recycled content, carbon neutral air cushioning film

21 February 2022
Bio-based, Recyclability

Pregis, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging, is introducing its new Renew™ Zero 100% recycled content, carbon neutral air cushioning film for use with its AirSpeed® systems across Europe…Read more →

Project could increase plastic bottles’ recycled content to 30 percent

21 February 2022
Circular Economy, Recyclability

Over 580 billion new PET bottles are produced each year, most of which contain little or no post consumer, recycled material. Scientists from Heriot-Watt University have been funded by Innovate…Read more →

At IPPE Show, Tekni-Plex Consumer Products Introduces New Foam Polypropylene Processor Tray for Fresh Food

25 January 2022
Recyclability, Resource Efficiency

Tekni-Plex Consumer Products is expanding its product line to include foam polypropylene processor trays for fresh food products such as meat, poultry, pork, fruits and vegetables – diversifying material offerings…Read more →

At IPPE Show, Tekni-Plex Consumer Products Announces Diversified Materials, Introduces New Egg Carton with 25% PCR

25 January 2022
Recyclability

Announced at the International Production & Processing Expo in Atlanta, January 25-27, the launch is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to creating food packaging solutions with more post-consumer materials.…Read more →

Ampacet introduces OdorClearTM: Powerful wide spectrum odor-absorbing masterbatches

9 December 2021
Circular Economy

Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has extended the OdorClearTM, range of innovative odour-absorbing masterbatches designed to optimize the use of post-consumer recycled material. Post-consumer recycled plastics often exhibit a strong…Read more →

The world’s first UN-approved clinical waste container made from post-consumer recycled plastic is launched in the UK

1 November 2021
Circular Economy, Recyclability, Resource Efficiency

Daniels Healthcare, the UK market leader for sharps and clinical waste containers, has introduced the world’s first UN-approved clinical waste container made from post-consumer recycled resin (PCR) to the UK…Read more →