Coca-Cola begins global launch of plant-based PET bottle

17-Nov-2009 - Coca-Cola Co yesterday announced the selective global roll-out of its new PET bottle made from up to 30 per cent plant materials such as sugar and molasses.

Challenges and opportunities for bio-based plastics

09-Nov-2009 - Bio-based plastics have the potential to substitute almost all oil-based plastics but will not do so in the near future because of higher production costs and restricted output capacity, said a new study.

Food waste driving confidence in UK composting sector

27-Oct-2009 - Increased collection of food waste is underpinning confidence in the UK’s composting sector, the Waste and Resource Action Programme (WRAP) and Association for Organic Recycling (AFOR) have said.

Asda green packaging scorecard to launch next year

27-Oct-2009 - A leading UK packaging figure has welcomed a move by Asda confirming it will be rolling out its own version of Wal-Mart’s packaging scorecard next year.

Metabolix’ field trials investigate bioplastic-producing crops

26-Oct-2009 - Field research on tobacco takes Metabolix one step further in its quest to design non-food crops that produce plastic resins for use in cosmetic and food packaging.

Investment in US rPET industry critical to avert ‘demise’

23-Oct-2009 - The US recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) industry could go into decline unless vital investment is made in collection and reclamation capacity, leading trade bodies have warned.

Food processing added to Australia’s carbon cutting scheme

21-Oct-2009 - Plans to include food processors in Australia’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) but with special support have been welcomed by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).

Meat processors performing worst in sustainability stakes

19-Oct-2009 - Meat processors are lagging behind other industry sectors when it comes to sustainability, according to a report by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).

UK considers landfill ban on packaging and food waste

15-Oct-2009 - A ban on dumping packaging and food waste in landfill will form the heart of a consultation exercise by the UK Government in 2010 as part of plans to slash waste.

Arla lays claim to lightest milk bottle crown

14-Oct-2009 - Arla Foods, through its partnership with Logoplaste, claims to have developed the lightest two pint polybottle for milk in the UK.

Industry efforts help contain UK packaging use

13-Oct-2009 - The amount of packaging used per capita in the UK has remained almost frozen over the past decade while recycling rates have more than doubled, said an industry body quoting new EU figures.

New multilayer food contact approved films claimed to be a breakthrough

08-Oct-2009 - More sustainable food packaging which delivers longer shelf life are the benefits claimed for the new multilayer films from resins supplier Cardia Bioplastics.

Dispatches from IBA

Sustainability and energy reduction rewarded at IBA

07-Oct-2009 - The IBA show is widely regarded as one of the most important bakery expos in the world – and so unsurprisingly the 12 awards handed out in the IBA Trophy give a strong indication of the direction of innovation in the industry.

Zero waste a target for all, says Envirowise

07-Oct-2009 - Every company should be aiming at zero waste from their factory or production process, said speakers at the Sustainability Round Table – and better resource use can bring cost savings.

Sonoco’s packaging business gets a new sustainability brand

28-Sep-2009 - Packaging giant Sonoco is to launch a new umbrella brand for its packaging solutions and recycling services to showcase their sustainability credentials.

Glass is greener on the other side, says trade body

23-Sep-2009 - The green credentials of glass are equal to or even better than those of PET bottles, a leading glass industry body has said.

Eco-friendly packaging cuts paper and energy use

22-Sep-2009 - Cap-it packages are an environmentally-friendly and recyclable paperboard alternative to traditional Hi-cone and shrink wrap packaging, claims its maker Graphic Packaging International.

Flexible packing boost following mLLDPE resin launch

21-Sep-2009 - The North American launch of a new range of mLLDPE resins will result in greater lightweighting, cost savings and sustainability for flexible packaging in the region, said manufacturers LyondellBasell.

Dispatches from Drinktec

Sustainability shines at Beverage Innovation Awards

18-Sep-2009 - FoodProductionDaily.com caught up with the hosts of the 2009 Beverage Innovation Awards at Drinktec this week to pick out the highlights and uncover the trends behind the winning entries.

Plastic and packing sectors not to blame for Pacific Garbage Patch

08-Sep-2009 - The plastics and packaging industries are not responsible for the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, with one trade body instead blaming illegal dumping, poor waste management and littering.

Nestle launches its first rPET bottled water product

20-Aug-2009 - Food giant Nestle is to launch its first range of mineral water in the US packaged in bottles containing 25 per cent recycled PET (rPET) and is supporting the launch with a recycling scheme.

Water savings could boost food industry profits, says Siemens

18-Aug-2009 - Cutting water use could help food and beverage companies save hundreds of thousands of dollars and make businesses more sustainable, says Siemens Water Technologies which is promoting a six point water-saving strategy.

Kraft reaps rewards from sustainable processing strategy

14-Aug-2009 - The need to maximise profit combined with a desire to help the environment have been major drivers in Kraft slashing water use in its food processing operations by more than 20 per cent in three years, the company said.

UK’s £2.3m carrot to boost biogas and mixed plastic recycling

10-Aug-2009 - Recycling companies in one part of the UK have been urged to bid for a share of grants totalling £2.3m to fund any initiative to divert mixed plastic and food waste away from landfill.