The proposed EU Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR) aims to tackle the problem of growing packaging waste. One of the targets is to make all packaging recyclable by 2030. To support sack kraft paper producers, paper sack converters and fillers to maximise the recyclability of all paper sacks placed on the market, EUROSAC […]
Tag Archives: circular economy
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Jun
Jun
The Cartogal packaging plant located in the town of A Pobra do Caramiñal, in Galicia, Spain, will soon see an increase in size, production and storage capacity after a milestone investment of 11.35 million euros, according to DS Smith. The major investment and expansion plans aim to improve service to customers, as well as to […]
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Jun
Jun
Kemira has once again achieved the Platinum level rating for its sustainability performance by EcoVadis, the global sustainability rating platform, for the third consecutive year. Kemira remains among the top 1% of companies rated worldwide, with a score increase of 2 points to 80/100 (compared to 78/100 in 2022) due to its progress in sustainable […]
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Feb
Feb
Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation and Green Earth Institute (“GEI”) agreed to begin trilateral consideration of the first commercial production of cellulosic bioethanol from woody biomass in Japan and its development into bio-chemical products. Bioethanol is currently attracting attention in countries worldwide striving for carbon-neutral societies as a renewable energy source and as feedstock for […]
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Jan
Jan
Packaging Innovations & Empack, Featuring Contract Pack & Fulfilment is set to kick off the packaging industry’s 2023 with a bang, after it announced the first batch of speakers hosting talks at the triple-bill event. The timetable of talks, spread across three stages throughout the event at Birmingham NEC on 15 & 16 February, brings […]
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Dec
Dec
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has worked with FRESH!PACKING, to design an innovative cooler bag, to protect and transport chilled or frozen goods home by consumers. The Fresh!Bag outer layer is entirely made from Mondi’s durable kraft paper replacing the traditionally used unrecyclable, multi-material packaging while improving cooling protection by up […]
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Nov
Nov
Andritz has acquires Đuro Đakovic Termoenergetska postrojenja (DD-TEP) in Croatia, in order to strengthen its position for renewable energy equipment. . The company has annual revenue of approximately 60 million euros and employs around 870 people at its two locations in Slavonski Brod and Lužani (both in Croatia). DD-TEP is a well-established company with 100 years […]
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Oct
Oct
Michael Orye joins the company as Managing Director for European Recycling and Rogier Gerritsen transitions into new role as Managing Director of Paper in Europe Orye has extensive experience from the packaging industry and a track record in promoting a circular way of working, joining DS Smith from the food packaging business Faerch AS, where […]
Reports
Survey Finds Generational Split Found Internationally with Young Consumers Confused about Recycling
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Aug
Aug
New data from sustainable packaging leader, DS Smith, has revealed that the generational gap in recycling has gone global — with older people more than any other generation holding themselves accountable for responsibly recycling of boxes. While Gen Z members often are considered to be the most environmentally conscious, they have the least confidence among […]
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Mar
Mar
Bonnier Books publishes the Ukrainian book Maya and her friends in several countries. The proceeds go in full to UNICEF’s work to help children in Ukraine. The book is printed on Lessebo Design White, donated by Lessebo Paper. The children’s book Maya and her friends is written by the Ukrainian author Laura Denysenko, who is […]
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