Packaging for the future
2 years, 11 months ago

Packaging for the future

The Independent  

Trace One is a Business Reporter client According to a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the amount of plastic waste has doubled globally since 2000, with 353 million tonnes produced in 2019 alone. “They can make out that plastic is the bad guy, but some plastic could be entirely recyclable and might be better than complex packaging with several components that can’t be recycled.” Nor is it straightforward to simply replace a particular element of packaging, as any method also needs to do the job of protecting a product, such as food. After that, you can work out what you can do to change things.” Trace One’s Packaging Management Software helps businesses to quickly identify products with materials that may need improving or eliminating for greener packaging. Then you can look at areas where you might have more complex packaging but where you don’t have a lot of sales.” Practical steps could include changing the size of a product, switching out a particular component in the design of the packaging or identifying an entirely new method of protecting products altogether. “Taking action early will give you an advantage over your competitors and ensure you are well placed to meet the requirements of new laws coming into force.” Trace One helps consumer packaged goods retailers, manufacturers and other industries transform their packaging challenge into an opportunity for growth.

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Revolutionising India’s packaging industry
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Revolutionising India’s packaging industry

Hindustan Times  

The Indian packaging industry plays a crucial role in meeting the growing demands of key sectors such as FMCG, food and food processing, consumer care, chemicals and fertilisers and pharmaceuticals, among others, by ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency, while adopting innovative solutions for environmental sustainability. Enhanced budgetary allocation for Urban Local Bodies to invest in Municipal Solid Waste segregation plants …

Is the FMCG sector ready for the recyclable packaging revolution?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Is the FMCG sector ready for the recyclable packaging revolution?

India Today  

FMCG products are an essential part of our daily lives. Recent market research indicates that 71% of consumers now make purchasing decisions based on sustainable credentials, while 80% specifically seek products with recyclable packaging to reduce their environmental impact. This growth trajectory, coupled with evolving consumer preferences, has led global companies like Huhtamaki to spearhead innovation in recyclable flexible packaging …

Start-ups in city come up with eco-friendly packaging options
3 months, 1 week ago

Start-ups in city come up with eco-friendly packaging options

The Hindu  

Some of the cafes that are popping up around Chennai have quite understood the assignment. “Sugarcane pulp, which is the bagasse packaging, has been on the rise,” says Pradeep Sekar, who is running Plastic Free Madras, an eco-friendly packaging business in Chennai. “The market for sustainable packaging is blowing up,” says Heerr, founder of WhatAbout Sustainable Packaging, a start-up in …

New rules proposed on packaging waste management, set to take effect in 2026
3 months, 2 weeks ago

New rules proposed on packaging waste management, set to take effect in 2026

India Today  

In a significant step to revolutionise packaging waste management, the Environment Ministry has introduced the draft of Environment Protection Rules, 2024. The proposed regulations focus on Extended Producer Responsibility, requiring producers, importers, and brand owners to oversee the entire lifecycle of packaging materials, including paper, glass, metal, and sanitary products. The rules drafted urge people to use recycled materials and …

Custom Packaging Solutions Revolutionizing Business Success
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Custom Packaging Solutions Revolutionizing Business Success

Hindustan Times  

In the evolving landscape of product packaging, custom solutions are taking the industry by storm. A premium coffee brand reported a 30% rise in repeat orders after transitioning to BrandMyDispo’s custom printed Mylar bags, demonstrating the impact of thoughtful packaging on consumer behavior. Their focus on quality and customer satisfaction has positioned BrandMyDispo as a trusted provider of custom packaging …

What will it take to get companies to embrace reusable packaging?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

What will it take to get companies to embrace reusable packaging?

Salon  

For several months last year, patrons of a Seattle coffee shop called Tailwind Cafe had the option of ordering their Americanos and lattes in returnable metal to-go cups. Return from home: Businesses own the reusable containers, which logistics providers pick up from people’s homes and then transport to a washing facility so they can be used again — much like …

Why your small goods come in gigantic boxes
11 months, 1 week ago

Why your small goods come in gigantic boxes

BBC  

Why your small goods come in gigantic boxes Getty Images Even the tiniest purchases often end up in massive packaging. This is called "packaging psychology", says Rycroft, and some companies use it to their advantage – or at least don't go out of their way to ensure boxes are right sized for their contents. When those large boxes show up, …

Over 700million pounds of Amazon's 'recyclable' plastic packaging is dumped into environment each year - where chemicals infest livestock, human organs and even clouds
1 year ago

Over 700million pounds of Amazon's 'recyclable' plastic packaging is dumped into environment each year - where chemicals infest livestock, human organs and even clouds

Daily Mail  

It's the environmental disaster hiding in plain sight - a new report finds that Amazon's 'recyclable' plastic packaging generates 709 million pounds of waste each year. Adding insult to injury, the new report found Amazon's so-called 'recyclable' plastic requires customers to drive their waste packaging to special 'store drop-off locations where plastic film is accepted.' The new report, from US …

Amazon claims its packages are recyclable. Much of the plastic ends up in landfills
1 year ago

Amazon claims its packages are recyclable. Much of the plastic ends up in landfills

LA Times  

Although the plastic packaging delivered by Amazon is stamped with recycling arrows, a new report suggests that only a fraction of it actually gets recycled. Although the paper and cardboard items Amazon uses for packaging can be placed in curbside bins and generally get recycled, plastic packaging must be brought to drop-off locations, such as those at Safeway or Target …

Reusable packaging could cut emissions from plastics by up to 69% - Study
1 year, 4 months ago

Reusable packaging could cut emissions from plastics by up to 69% - Study

The Hindu  

The widespread adoption of returning and reusing plastic packaging could help to cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 69%, a study by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation showed on Wednesday. The study, published at a time when the United Nations' attempts to deliver the world's first treaty to control plastic pollution show little sign of progress, called for a systemic …

Shifting consumer habits are transforming the packaging industry
1 year, 8 months ago

Shifting consumer habits are transforming the packaging industry

Live Mint  

Packaging has evolved over time from a purely functional role into a canvas for creativity and a stage to reflect the company's values. On-the-go packaging Busy lifestyles, changing work habits, the rise of single-person households and an increasing focus on health and wellness have contributed to the upsurge of another trend – on-the-go packaging solutions. This has led food and …

World Environment Day 2023: 5 Tips To Minimize Waste And Foster Eco-Consciousness At Work
1 year, 9 months ago

World Environment Day 2023: 5 Tips To Minimize Waste And Foster Eco-Consciousness At Work

News 18  

In today’s world, where environmental consciousness is paramount, reducing waste at work has become a crucial responsibility for businesses. Anshul Agrawal, Director, Mysore Deep Perfumery House & Zed Black shares some effective strategies to implement at the workplace: Minimize Paper UsageThe foremost significant step towards promoting environmental consciousness at work is to reduce the use of paper. Encourage the adoption …

Paper or plastic? That’s not an easy answer anymore
1 year, 10 months ago

Paper or plastic? That’s not an easy answer anymore

Hindustan Times  

Paper is the environmentally superior alternative to plastic. For example, many brands recognize that unbleached paper packaging projects a natural, sustainable image to eco-conscious consumers — even when the product is being sold as single-use. Even if the packaging is technically recyclable, excess food scraps are often disqualifying, whether it’s plastic or paper. Sustainable forestry is a growing and important …

New plastic waste guide aims for 100% circular packaging by 2050
2 years ago

New plastic waste guide aims for 100% circular packaging by 2050

NL Times  

The Waste Fund Packaging foundation presented a new Plastic Guide that aims to help municipalities, importers, producers, and recyclers work towards a packaging system that is 100% fossil free with 0% damage to people and the environment in 2050. It requires “different thinking and handling of the production and use of plastic packaging.” The Plastic Guide sets goals for a …

Eco-friendly gift packaging options for New Year 2023
2 years, 3 months ago

Eco-friendly gift packaging options for New Year 2023

The Hindu  

Furoshikli wraps by Aeshaane At Aeshaane, all the remains of yesterday are taken and turned in into art, literally and figuratively. technique, the Japanese way of wrapping presents in reusable cloth.” “We use scrap fabric to package gifts, and tie it up so it looks very aesthetic. Upwards of ₹1,500 on aeshaane.com Seed paper bags by Prakruthi Pulpart The start …

Plastic packaging waste in EU rose by 23% in ten years; Netherlands best for recycling
2 years, 5 months ago

Plastic packaging waste in EU rose by 23% in ten years; Netherlands best for recycling

NL Times  

Residents of the European Union produced an average of 34.6 kilograms of plastic packaging waste in 2020. That was an increase of over 23 percent compared to ten years ago, according to figures from the European statistical office Eurostat. The Netherlands is the EU country that recycled the most plastic packaging waste. The residents of Malta, France and Denmark recycle …

Supermarkets urged to sell fruit and veg without packaging or best-before dates to cut food waste
3 years, 1 month ago

Supermarkets urged to sell fruit and veg without packaging or best-before dates to cut food waste

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK’s major supermarkets have been urged to sell fresh, uncut fruit and vegetables without …

Govt notifies extended producer responsibility norms for plastic packaging waste
3 years, 1 month ago

Govt notifies extended producer responsibility norms for plastic packaging waste

Live Mint  

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Guidelines on Extended Producers Responsibility on plastic packaging under Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. The guidelines on extended producer responsibility coupled with prohibition of identified single use plastic items, which have low utility and high littering potential, with effect from 1st July 2022, are important steps for reducing pollution …

Environment Ministry notifies guidelines on EPR for plastic packaging
3 years, 1 month ago

Environment Ministry notifies guidelines on EPR for plastic packaging

The Hindu  

Taking forward the clarion call given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to eliminate single-use plastics, the Environment Ministry has notified comprehensive guidelines on Extended Producer Responsibility for plastic packaging, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Thursday. “Taking forward the clarion call given by PM Shri @narendramodi ji to eliminate single-use plastics, @moefcc has notified comprehensive Guidelines on Extended Producers …

Goodbye single-use plastic, hello eco-friendly packaging
3 years, 1 month ago

Goodbye single-use plastic, hello eco-friendly packaging

Salon  

This story first appeared on Food52, an online community that gives you everything you need for a happier kitchen and home – that means tested recipes, a shop full of beautiful products, a cooking hotline, and everything in between! You might be wondering what kinds of eco-friendly packaging materials there are out there — whether you're shipping gifts, own a …

Are supermarkets really cutting back on plastic packaging?
3 years, 3 months ago

Are supermarkets really cutting back on plastic packaging?

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Since the mid 20th century, plasticwaste has ballooned, with our species extracting oil in order …

Reusable packaging, container deposit schemes, apps and enzymes: Is Australia's waste and recycling sector growing up?
3 years, 4 months ago

Reusable packaging, container deposit schemes, apps and enzymes: Is Australia's waste and recycling sector growing up?

ABC  

Australia's recycling sector is in the middle of an overhaul, sparked by a major policy shift by China, followed by a policy shift by the federal government and the creation of new recycling targets. "There was actually a Prime Minister who looked at the problem that had been created at state government level and said it's our waste, it's our …

Sustainable packaging – addressing consumer desire for green brands together
3 years, 7 months ago

Sustainable packaging – addressing consumer desire for green brands together

The Independent  

Sustainable packaging – addressing consumer desire for green brands Survey after survey confirms that consumers want to be greener in their purchasing decisions. Cost The increase in cost for sustainable packaging used to be as high as 30 to 50 per cent. Impact on branding Moulded fibre is a top choice eco-friendly material that can be used for aesthetic sustainable …

Quarter of Britons say shopping green is too expensive
4 years, 5 months ago

Quarter of Britons say shopping green is too expensive

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Consider the packaging and opt for those items which are wrapped in materials which …

What to do with packaging waste from shopping online
4 years, 9 months ago

What to do with packaging waste from shopping online

ABC  

Like many of us, Nathan in Hobart decided to play it safe and ordered his new pillow online instead of going to a physical shop during coronavirus. You don't generally have to worry about removing sticky tape, but if there is a large amount of plastic tape covering the cardboard, you can pull it off and put the tape into …

20 Pledges: The brands you can buy that will help you keep your eco-conscience clean
4 years, 11 months ago

20 Pledges: The brands you can buy that will help you keep your eco-conscience clean

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It was the first ‘Look for the Zero’ certified …

20 Pledges for 2020: I called Asos out on its plastic packaging, and this is what it's doing to reduce it
5 years, 1 month ago

20 Pledges for 2020: I called Asos out on its plastic packaging, and this is what it's doing to reduce it

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It didn’t make me feel like I was about …

When will we be plastic-free?
5 years, 4 months ago

When will we be plastic-free?

The Hindu  

I recently ordered a book from an online shopping site and it came wrapped in several plastic sheets inside a cardboard box. A few weeks before this, sturdy shampoo bottles and already-packaged ‘organic’ soaps came wrapped in bubble wrap and padded with plastic air pillows. New initiatives The government might have set an ambitious target to eliminate single-use plastic by …

Commerce ministry asks e-commerce firms to gradually slash single-use plastic in packaging
5 years, 5 months ago

Commerce ministry asks e-commerce firms to gradually slash single-use plastic in packaging

Firstpost  

The commerce and industry ministry has advised e-commerce companies to gradually slash single-use plastic in packaging of products being sold through their platforms New Delhi: The commerce and industry ministry has advised e-commerce companies to gradually slash single-use plastic in packaging of products being sold through their platforms, in line with the government’s commitment to reduce use of such material, …

Sainsbury’s becomes first major UK retailer to replace plastic flower bags with paper packaging
5 years, 6 months ago

Sainsbury’s becomes first major UK retailer to replace plastic flower bags with paper packaging

The Independent  

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Sainsbury's bosses pledge to HALVE plastic packaging by 2025
5 years, 6 months ago

Sainsbury's bosses pledge to HALVE plastic packaging by 2025

Daily Mail  

Sainsbury's has pledged to halve plastic packaging by 2025 by introducing refillable cartons and bottles for everything from milk to breakfast cereals, pasta and laundry liquid. Sainsbury's has pledged to halve plastic packaging by 2025 by introducing refillable cartons and bottles for everything from milk to breakfast cereals, pasta and laundry liquid Sainsbury's is also running a trial to allow …

Amazon criticised for new non-recyclable packaging
5 years, 7 months ago

Amazon criticised for new non-recyclable packaging

The Independent  

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We must switch to eco-friendly packaging
5 years, 7 months ago

We must switch to eco-friendly packaging

Hindustan Times  

During a recent visit to Bengaluru, I ordered ten ‘Rava Idlis’ from one of my favourite restaurants there through an online food delivery platform. The e-commerce food platforms have really made it easy to order and get food, whether at the workplace or at home and it has also generated employment opportunities for many, but there is an urgent need …

Supermarket packaging: How much can really be recycled? Store-by-store investigation
5 years, 8 months ago

Supermarket packaging: How much can really be recycled? Store-by-store investigation

The Telegraph  

More than two thirds of the packaging in families’ weekly shops is not recyclable or has confusing labelling a snapshot survey has revealed, as environment secretary Michael Gove pledged to introduce clear labelling so households know what they can recycle. The Telegraph carried out an in-depth look into the weekly shop of four families from four major supermarkets to work …

Big plastic user Japan fights waste ahead of G-20 summit
5 years, 9 months ago

Big plastic user Japan fights waste ahead of G-20 summit

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan has a plastic problem. 1 — according to a 2018 U.N. G-20 nations produce half the world’s plastic waste, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who will chair the summit, has made fixing the problem a top initiative, both at the summit and in Japan. But Japanese promotional efforts, such as crafting next year’s Tokyo Olympic medals …

NPC deputy wants nation to address packaging waste
6 years ago

NPC deputy wants nation to address packaging waste

China Daily  

Chai Shanshan, a deputy to the National People's Congress and the youngest from the Shanghai delegation, said he never imagined an average postal worker like himself would ever assume such an honor and responsibility. In his second year as an NPC deputy, Chai has prepared two proposals. This creates a problem, and each package raises the amount of packaging waste, …

British supermarkets are churning out '59billion items of plastic a year'
6 years, 4 months ago

British supermarkets are churning out '59billion items of plastic a year'

Daily Mail  

Supermarkets are flooding the country with more than 59billion pieces of plastic packaging every year. Retailers were ranked on their commitments to reduce single-use plastic, eliminate non-recyclable plastic packaging, engage with supply chains and report on how they are performing. The Daily Mail has run a ten-year campaign to highlight plastic blight, including Banish the Bags, instrumental in the introduction …

Only one third of UK’s plastic food packaging is recycled, study finds
6 years, 4 months ago

Only one third of UK’s plastic food packaging is recycled, study finds

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Only one-third of the plastic food containers used in the UK are collected for recycling, …

Major companies responsible for a FIFTH of the world's plastic packaging pledge to end waste
6 years, 4 months ago

Major companies responsible for a FIFTH of the world's plastic packaging pledge to end waste

Daily Mail  

Firms responsible for a fifth of the world’s plastic packaging are among organisations to sign up to global efforts to tackle plastic waste. Mars, L’Oreal, Unilever and Coca Cola, producers and waste management firms are among more than 250 groups pledging to end plastic waste at source. Coca Cola are among more than 250 groups pledging to end plastic waste …

Almost a third of supermarket plastic packaging not widely recyclable, Which? finds
6 years, 8 months ago

Almost a third of supermarket plastic packaging not widely recyclable, Which? finds

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Almost a third of plastic …

All plastic packaging to be recyclable by 2030 as part of new EU strategy
7 years, 2 months ago

All plastic packaging to be recyclable by 2030 as part of new EU strategy

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Environmental groups have welcomed the proposals laid out in the new strategy, comparing them to the goals for plastic …

The Dutch are recycling more plastic, but the quality is going down
7 years, 9 months ago

The Dutch are recycling more plastic, but the quality is going down

Dutch News  

The Dutch are collecting more plastic for recycling than ever but the quality is going down which makes the plastic more difficult to reuse, according to a report for the transport and environment ministry and quoted by broadcaster NOS. In 2007, just 500 grammes of plastic, metal and used drinks packaging was collected for recycling per head of the population …

Trash from packaging of online products poses threat
8 years, 11 months ago

Trash from packaging of online products poses threat

China Daily  

Workers sort packages at an express delivery firm in Jiujiang, Jiangxi province. But as the nation of more than 1.3 billion people increasingly shops online, casting off a huge amount of plastic bags and paper boxes, "garbage mountain, garbage sea" comes to mind. Last year, with a total of 20.67 billion delivery parcels, the industry left behind 11 billion plastic …

It is time to tackle growing packaging waste problem
9 years ago

It is time to tackle growing packaging waste problem

China Daily  

Workers sort packages at an express delivery firm in Jiujiang, Jiangxi province. Experts estimate that if a single package weighs 200 grams, the total weight of the 20.6 billion express parcels sent in China last year will amount to around 4.12 metric million tons. Led by giants such as Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's T-mall.comand JD.comInc, total online shopping transactions reached …

Crying foul
11 years, 7 months ago

Crying foul

The Hindu  

Let’s admit it, we are addicted to plastics. A majority of the plastic debris is single use disposable plastics and packaging waste – stuff we can easily do without and replace by making conscious choices. The municipality of Cappannori in Italy is a great example of successful EPR programme, where the city worked closely with several businesses — including Lavazza …

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