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Sustainability
The challenge for the food and drink industry and others throughout the sector is to continue to achieve economic success while reducing carbon emissions, waste and water and energy consumption.
Biodegradable and compostable food packaging overview
Shifting opinions on sustainability means that biodegradable and compostable plastics are no longer seen as destined to replace all traditional packaging – but are now viewed as one option among...
Strong UK demand for recycled food-grade PET and HDPE boosts prices
UK demand for food-grade recycled plastics continues to outstrip supply and drive prices, according to a new report from the UK government-funded Waste Resources Action Programme (WRAP).
Protein mix could increase emulsion stability
New research suggests that mixing different protein emulsifiers could create more stable emulsions – reducing the need for surfactants.
Sustainable packaging market predicted to reach $142.42bn by 2015
Greater awareness about environmental disposal hazards and more stringent government regulations are predicted to drive the global market for sustainable packaging to reach $142.42bn by 2015, according to market research...
Sending PET bottles to landfill may prove the low-carbon option, report
Countries with adequate space and little recycling infrastructure, such as parts of the US and the UK, could lower their carbon footprint substantially by sending PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles to...
Pectin coats could provide eco-friendly oils
A new study has suggested that a cross-linked a pectin coat could improve the stability of natural oil bodies, making their potential for industrial use more viable.
SPECIAL EDITION - PLANT EFFICIENCY
Should anaerobic digestion plants be on the menu for food processors?
The financial and eco-benefits of investing in anaerobic digestion (AD) technology to generate energy from food waste is something that all processors should be considering, said InSource Energy.
CO2-based plastic flagged up as bisphenol A alternative
A breakthrough process that converts waste carbon dioxide into food packaging and coatings could also be used to replace bisphenol A (BPA) in the linings of food and drink cans,...
News in brief
New scorecard calculates carbon footprint of cans
Metal packaging association Empac has launched an interactive scorecard that calculates the carbon footprint of metal cans and other products.
EU wine project seeks better waste treatment options
Bremerhaven is confident that the EU project Sustavino will deliver sustainable and economically viable solutions to deal with wastewater and residual materials from wine production.
Resin said to boost clarity of PP based food packaging
A new grade of resin clarified with an additive can enhance the clarity and side wall stiffness of low-density polypropylene (PP) for food packaging and allows it to compete with...
Europen urges industry and regulators to adopt sustainable packaging report
A new report laying out vital building blocks for the development of sustainable packaging could be hugely significant but only if industry players and regulators adopt and implement its findings,...
Unilever to sustainably source all paper and board packaging
Unilever has pledged to sustainably source all its paper and board packaging within ten years as part of its plan to double its business size while reducing environmental impact.
Tetra Pak and Ball Corp showcase eco-initiatives
Packaging giants Tetra Pak and Ball Corporation both underlined their green credentials as they presented new sustainability initiatives.
Elopak secures FSC certification for key European sites
Having just obtained FSC chain-of-custody (CSC) certification at its main European sites, Elopak is now taking on the higher hurdle of worldwide certification.
Carton specialist claims sustainability is an opportunity, not a threat
Van Genechten explains why it considers sustainability to be more of an opportunity than a threat in spite of moves from dairy and food brands to cut back on secondary...
Aluminium beverage can recycling trends upwards
Aluminium beverage can recycling in Europe increased to 63 per cent, according to the latest figures from a leading trade association.
Report outlines compostable packaging challenges
Limited infrastructure and a lack of consistent regulation between states are just two of several unresolved challenges to making compostable packaging a reality, said a report from the Sustainable...
Packaging recycling targets not challenging enough – UK experts
A number of UK packaging targets need to be toughened up if the full recycling and recovery potential of packing waste is to be reached, said a prominent advisory group.
Bioplastics industry calls for greater support
The bioplastics industry should receive the same level of support from the European Union and national governments as the biofuel and renewable energy sectors to stimulate its development, said a...
Bioplastic packaging made from fruit skins
Researchers in Malaysia said they have developed a biodegradable plastic packaging from tropical fruit skins that is durable and economic to produce.
Project aims to recover nutritional value from seafood and brewing waste
Preliminary findings from a UK government funded project focused on extracting value from seafood and beverage processing waste shows the process could potentially recover nutritional components such as glucosamine.
SPECIAL EDITION - SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING
Investment in sustainable packaging essential, says study
Producers must ensure packaging is more sustainable as customers remain convinced that food packing is excessive and are altering their consumption patterns as a result, warns research from Datamonitor.
Single use PET may be as green as multi use glass
The green credentials of disposable PET bottles have improved in Germany over the past two years to such an extent that they now stand on a par with multi-use glass...
Special edition - sustainable packaging
Industry learns the limits of lightweighting
Lightweighting can be a win-win strategy, reducing the impact of packaging on both the environment and profit margins but food and drink companies are learning that it is not always...
