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Amcor’s APAC president talks regional strategy and sustainability index recognition

Amcor’s APAC president talks regional strategy and sustainability index recognition

The Asia Pacific region is strategically vital for the continued growth of the packaging giant Amcor, which was founded in Australia and is headquartered in Switzerland. We speak to Chris Kenneally, Amcor’s director for Asia Pacific, about the company’s work in the region and why it is a “leader” in Australia, according to the new Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI).
Coveris, Tetra Pak and Mondi: Barrier coating innovation bolsters packaging circular economy
Coveris, Tetra Pak and Mondi: Barrier coating innovation bolsters packaging circular economy
The drive toward more environmentally sustainable packaging has industry innovators creating advanced barrier coatings that support the transition to readily recyclable materials. Innovation is particularly prevalent in paper-based packaging, which is widely regarded as a more recyclable alternative to plastics within existing waste management systems.
ExxonMobil lawsuit: CIEL attorney questions petrochemical giant’s offensive strategy
ExxonMobil lawsuit: CIEL attorney questions petrochemical giant’s offensive strategy
ExxonMobil has filed a lawsuit against California Attorney General Rob Bonta and several environmental groups, alleging they have “defamed” the global oil and chemical company in an ongoing court battle over its plastic waste and advanced recycling operations. We speak to Patrick Boyle, corporate accountability attorney at the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), for his view on this intensifying dispute. Boyle works for CIEL’s Fossil Economy Program and focuses on developing legal strategies and supporting campaigns to hold the petrochemical industry accountable for “the harms it causes.” 
The Fundamentals of Responsible Packaging
The Fundamentals of Responsible Packaging
Keeping up to date with the food packaging legislation landscape is challenging. As a packaging partner, Colpac can guide customers through legislative topics. Colpac is keen to highlight several fundamental areas that underpin the development of responsible food packaging that is safer for us and kinder to our planet.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Colpac.
Aeropowder introduces feather-based insulation packs for cold chain shipping
Aeropowder introduces feather-based insulation packs for cold chain shipping
UK-based start-up Aeropowder recently launched its feather-based high-performance insulation packaging — PluumoPlus — for life science and healthcare product shipping. We speak with Ryan Robinson, Aeropowder’s founder, about the uniqueness of feather-based packaging and the increasing demand for medicine-grade insulation packaging.
2024 in review: Most read stories
2024 in review: Most read stories
This year the packaging industry shifted toward bio-based innovations and away from conventional plastic materials. In legislation, the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation was finalized while the UN’s Global Plastic Treaty is yet to be established.

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Beyond The Headlines: Mondi’s WorldStar Awards, Starlinger’s PET recycling facility
mondi bag
This week in industry news, Mondi was selected as the winner of multiple WorldStar Awards for innovation in packaging and Starlinger Group provided a PET bottle-to-bottle line for the Indian recycler Alpha Ecoplast. Meanwhile, Pelican Energy Partners acquired Skolnik Industries, a US manufacturer of premium customized industrial packaging solutions.
DS Smith releases packaging seal to eliminate single-use plastic tear strips
DS Smith Tape Back packaging solutions
DS Smith has launched a packaging strip that removes the need for single-use plastic tear strips in shipping. The packaging strip branded Tape Back utilizes one glue stripe for two shipments. Moreover, the product also includes a return strip so that consumers can reuse the original packaging for returns.
Ball Corporation invests in Swedish packaging tech company for recyclable personal care products
Aluminum can from Meadow Kapsul
Aluminum packaging provider Ball Corporation has partnered with Meadow to produce and sell the Meadow Kapsul, a refillable and recyclable aluminum can pre-filled with household and personal care products. The Meadow Kapsul is a device in which an aluminum can acts like a cartridge with pre-filled products like soap or shampoo and is placed in a reusable dispenser. Victor Ljungberg, CEO of Meadow, speaks to Packaging Insights about the partnership with Ball Corporation and the Meadow Kapsul. 
Delfort markets cold-sealable barrier paper for temperature-sensitive foods
Ice cream with and without packaging.
Delfort has launched a heat and cold-sealable barrier paper designed to protect foods such as ice cream, chocolates and candies as an alternative to traditional protection materials. The paper packaging solution offers moisture, oxygen, aroma and fat resistance. Developing paper that can also be cold-sealed is particularly important for food items that can melt or be damaged by heat-sealing processes. Combining the paper with cold seal coatings such as the solution developed by Henkel, Delfort’s paper provides robust protection against external elements. The product ensures good taste, appearance and texture of foods. 
Zero Waste Europe slams EU lobbyists for PFAS pollution crisis
Ready-to-eat pre-packaged meal
Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) has released a statement asserting that industrial lobbying is a key factor behind the EU’s rising PFAS pollution levels. ZWE’s reaction comes in response to an investigation by Le Monde, which calculated that €100 billion (US$103 billion) is the annual cost “Europeans will have to pay to eliminate PFAS from their environment.”
Two-thirds of UK retailers plan to raise prices due to tax increase and other costs, BRC survey reveals
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Around 67% of leading retailers say they will raise prices in response to the government’s National Insurance contributions increase, while more than half say they plan to reduce workers’ hours and overtime, according to a British Retail Consortium (BRC) survey. Analysts predict the food industry will take a big hit when the changes come into effect on April 1.
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Fibre Packaging Europe: Harmonizing EU legislation for fair competition and increased recycling

Fibre Packaging Europe (FPE), a coalition of seven trade associations from Europe’s forestry, pulp, paper, board and carton production and recycling industries, talks to us about what makes fiber-based materials “renewable, circular and sustainable”. The organization demands these products’ qualities to be recognized under a common EU law. “We need to make sure that fiber-based packaging is recognized as a renewable and recyclable alternative to fossil-based materials. Inconsistent implementation and interpretation of laws, along with varying standards among EU member states, create an uneven playing field for companies,” a FPE spokesperson tells Packaging Insights.

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