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Research TU Dresden: Green turbo for the packaging industry
26.02.2025
With innovative circular packaging systems, TU Dresden is setting new standards in sustainable materials management. Research into efficient, resource-saving packaging solutions is shaping the future of the packaging industry in a sustainable way. The material cycle is furthered and an important contribution to environmental protection is made.
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Sustainable: DPD opts for reusable packaging from hey circle
26.01.2025
DPD relies on the innovative reusable packaging from hey circle – for less waste, lower costs and more sustainable shipping.
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Packaging Revolution at VILSA: A Six-Pack without Shrink Wrap
16.01.2025
Plastic reduction made easy: The VILSA NIX-PACK shows how innovative adhesive dots and paper carriers lead to environmentally friendly success.
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Tomato Jos in Nigeria is the winner of the 2024 SAVE FOOD project competition
16.01.2025
Tomato Jos Farming and Processing Limited in Nigeria has won the 2024 SAVE FOOD project competition. This initiative centres on practical solutions in order to reduce the post-harvest loss of tomatoes by approximately 45 percent. Transport packaging plays an important role in this process.
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European ReBioCycle project aims to develop circular solutions for bioplastics
06.11.2024
October saw the launch of the new EU-funded ReBioCycle project. It is intended to show that the bio-based and biodegradable plastics PLA, PHA and starch-based compounds can be efficiently recycled on a large scale, keeping them in circulation.
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Rendering packaging sustainability transparent with blockchain technology
14.10.2024
Anyone using recycled materials needs to know where they come from, what they are made of and what stages they have gone through. Particularly in times of global, complex supply chains, seamlessly tracing materials is an immense challenge. Blockchain technology can help.
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Brand manufacturers fail to meet their sustainability targets
14.08.2024
The packaging of the future is meant to be recyclable, made of recycled material or compostable. A few years ago, many manufacturers therefore defined ambitious sustainability targets, from which some are now beginning to back away. Corporations like Unilever, PepsiCo and Colgate-Palmolive have already announced that they will not be able to meet their targets by 2025.
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Partnerships in the packaging industry
18.07.2024
Stronger together – the same is true for the packaging industry. Many businesses have recognised this and so, partnerships are currently very sought-after. Focusing on common know-how, sharing resources and technical knowledge all offers an advantage over the competition.
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The Resilient Rise of the Egyptian Packaging Sector in Challenging Times
12.12.2023
As an established sector, the Egyptian printing and packaging sector is faced with similar challenges to many industries in the local economy. However, the growing local consumer base, competitive business atmosphere, and solid international cooperation relations are strong indicators of a thriving sector capable of further development and innovation.
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Egypt’s Innovative Solutions: Turning Plastic Waste into Recycling Opportunities
16.11.2023
The packaging industry is heavily reliant on plastics. However, as the focus shifts to more sustainable packaging options, global industry stakeholders and policymakers are searching for ways to investigate how plastic packaging waste can be used to explore sustainable industry practices and market opportunities, some of which might be real gamechangers.