Articles Tagged with ''plastic alternatives''

Babitha George, a representative from Tetra Pak, delves into the topic of driving progress toward a sustainable future by introducing innovative designs for straws and caps.

Amazon has replaced 95% of the plastic air pillows from delivery packaging in North America with paper filler, working toward full removal by the end of the year.

The initiative is part of Mondelēz International’s efforts to pack ‘light and right’ in service of its global sustainable packaging goals. Saica’s flexible packaging business unit also has set ambitious circularity targets.

This move removes 130 metric tons of plastic from Dole’s operations annually

Restel, a Finnish restaurant and catering company, kicks off a pilot with reusable cups made of biobased and recyclable Sulapac® material in selected restaurants, including two Burger King outlets.

Scoop elimination comes on the heels of the company moving most of its products from plastic tubs to metal cans.

Initially, the solution will only be available with texturing to allow sparkling wine players to retain the premium look of their bottles. The ESSENTIELLE foil with a smooth finish will be available during the first quarter of 2025.

With 95% fiber content, the closure reduces plastic use and also contributes to a significant reduction in carbon footprint.

Businesses are seeking innovative ways to reduce their environmental impact and invest in sustainability. A Gartner survey found that 87% of business leaders plan to increase their sustainability investment in the next two years. There is pressure from investors, supply chains, and consumers to make more sustainable decisions.

Packaging and consumer goods companies are accelerating their efforts to adopt new innovative materials and processes to replace plastic in product packaging to help meet their plastic reduction goals