Sustainability

Aquapak and University of Birmingham partner to address end-of-life plastic.

To foster a simple and efficient shift to recycled PET, the French Group, Sidel, has created the RePETableTM global platform of services which enables customers to use up to 100% of rPET without any impact on the production of bottles or a reduction in the performances required of the packaging.

Sustainable cosmetics packaging: the guidelines of Cosmetica Italia and Aliplast in a White Paper, drawn up to guide the sector towards packaging in fully recyclable and, if possible, recycled plastic.

An "in progress" review of declarations made by supply-chain-related associations after the vote on 22 November by the European Parliament in plenary session.

Accompanying producers in the food industry in the transition to sustainable and compostable packaging is the objective of Metsä Board, which has developed safe and high-performance cardboard solutions that are able to protect foods from deterioration and damage during storage, transport and shelf placement.

The press release issued by the Press Office of the European Parliament regarding the vote.

Gruppo FLO, a historic brand specialising in the production of tableware and food containers, has designed and developed “Alpha”, an innovative range of food products in a natural material, 100% Made in Italy.

Laminati Cavanna, a historic company based in Piacenza and founded in 1969 by Gian Carlo Cavanna, which produces laminates and plastic films for flexible packaging in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, technical, electrical and industrial sectors, has become even more sustainable thanks to a new ethyl acetate recycling plant.

Volpak, a Coesia company specialising in the production of horizontal form-fill-seal packaging machines, has formed a strategic partnership with watttron, a company at the forefront of precision heating technology.

EU lawmakers are currently striving to overhaul the bloc’s packaging rules for increased sustainability. The new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation aims to reduce waste thanks to higher recycling and reuse targets.

While cosmetic packaging has long struggled to reconcile commercial and environmental concerns, today the principles of the circular economy are driving much of the innovation in the beauty sector.

The collaboration between Luxoro and the Kurz Group has given rise to decoration solutions based on the best “Life Cycle Thinking”, developed with full respect for people and the environment.

The company presented on 10 October its results for the 2022 financial year which are the best ever, to the great satisfaction of all the management. The year was characterized by the substantial strategic investment plan and celebrations for its 50 years of activity.

Conversation on sustainability with a leading beverage company, covering consumer trends, technical innovation, packaging design and recycling. An open dialogue with Cristina Miele, Administration, Finance and Control Director of Ferrarelle.

When a product originates from the combination of innovation, market knowledge and respect for the environment and the community, it’s the best possible expression of an idea of sustainability that determines the very way of doing business.

Straightforward and effective: this was the distinctive characteristic of the open house organized by Sun Chemical together with Remac Converting at the end of September. The aim was, on the one hand, to present solvent ink, coating ad adhesive barrier solutions for developing mono-material laminates and, on the other hand, the new machine for the application of these products in the line.

The operation is the final phase of the path undertaken in April

Sustainability in Food & Beverage: a question of excellent partnerships and innovation. Massimiliano Dell’Acqua, Head of Supply Chain & Sustainability McDonald’s Italia, talked to us about this.

Between packaging, scraps and production waste, Aliplast treats over 100 thousand tonnes of plastic waste per year. Today it intends to consolidate and “export” its close loop model to Europe and emerging markets through subsidiaries and extraordinary acquisitions. Its CEO, Carlo Andriolo, talks to us about this.

Favini paper mill, known for its commitment to eco-innovation, presents Mirage, a new paper with a mirror surface. It is developed with bio-based raw materials and born out of a research project for an alternative paper that is more environmentally friendly than the category.