Sustainability
Trivium releases White Paper pushing for more holistic sustainability assessments
A new White Paper from Trivium Packaging examines the role of traditional Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools, and argues the case for a more holistic approach that reveals the wider impact of packaging materials on the waste stream and shelf life.
WaveGrip launches new multipack can carrier
WaveGrip, a brand of Berry Global, has launched a new style of multi-pack carrier for cans which contains over 50% recycled plastic.
Canpack Group presented with Best Sustainable Packaging Solutions award
The CFI.co judging panel has presented Canpack Group with the 2020 award for Best Sustainable Packaging Solutions (CEE).
Heineken UK rolls out new Green Grip can topper
Heineken UK is eliminating plastic from millions of cans as it rolls out its new 100% plastic free cardboard topper across thousands of UK retailers.
Sun Chemical organises strategic committee to drive sustainability in packaging market
Sun Chemical has organised a Corporate Sustainability Committee comprised of eight executive leaders to further strengthen its approach in addressing the sustainability needs of the packaging industry.
Crown accelerates sustainability commitments with launch of Twentyby30 programme
Crown Holdings’ new global initiative establishes twenty ambitious environmental, social and governance goals to be achieved by or before 2030.
Ball publishes 2020 Sustainability Report
Ball Corporation has released its seventh biennial sustainability report, covering calendar years 2018 and 2019.
SAKATA INX develops environmentally-friendly UV inkjet ink
SAKATA INX’s new BSR-Bio is an environmentally-friendly UV inkjet ink for corrugated packaging applications.
UK’s Q2 PRN data shows record levels for aluminium packaging recycling
According to data released by the Environment Agency, a record 40,653 tonnes of aluminium packaging were collected for recycling in Q2 2020.
Pioneering sustainability change
For an industry deemed ‘conservative’ in its approach, it really is fantastic to see the lengths in which companies in the can making world are leading the drive for a real sustainable change.
Ball signs agreements to strengthen 100% European renewable energy goals
Ball Corporation has executed two virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) in Europe for a total of 93.4 megawatts (MW) of additional wind energy.
Alupro comments on report calling for UK to commit to energy from waste recovery
Policy Connect’s new report suggests that adopting the ‘Scandinavian’ approach would unlock billions of pounds of private investment and generate low carbon heat for half a million homes in the UK.
Flawsome! canned sparkling fruit water launches in Belgium
Flawsome!, the sustainable brand that transforms wonky and surplus fruit, has launched its lightly sparkling fruit water cans into retail in Belgium.
Trivium Packaging reinforces environmental performance with ISO certifications
Trivium Packaging’s manufacturing facilities in La Flêche and Moëlan, France, have again achieved the International Organization for Standardisation (ISO) 14001 certification.