Good News Notes: “Iceland Foods plans to be the first British supermarket group to become plastic neutral, offsetting its remaining plastic footprint by recovering and recycling waste plastic, it said on Thursday. Supermarket groups have been responding to growing consumer demands for less waste, less plastic and more action on the environment. Those demands are…
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New recyclable box announced for ‘iconic’ Ferrero Rocher range
Good News Notes: “The Ferrero Group says its “new eco-designed boxes” are the result of a partnership between its research and development team and materials experts atMilliken. As part of this collaboration, the companies apparently developed and trialled over 29 different plastic resins. According to the Ferrero Group, the final design will be made from…
Chobani launches earth-friendly effort
Good News Notes: “Chobani took a giant step toward a more sustainable future, announcing Thursday it has launched a paper cup initiative to reduce plastic use and put more sustainable packaging on shelves across America. Chobani’s new product innovations – oatmilk, cold brew coffee and coffee creamers – already come in paper-based packaging that is recyclable. After…
OKC Zoo launches Plastic Free EcoChallenge in July
Good News Notes: “The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is encouraging consumers to shift away from single-use plastic dependency and make a change for the benefit of the world’s ecosystems by participating in the Plastic Free EcoChallenge during July. The premise for the EcoChallege is that disposable plastic items like grocery bags, straws and bottles are…
Parkside creates home compostable pack for Riverford’s organic tomato range
Good News Notes: “The pack incorporates a fully home compostable duplex laminate for top sealing to paper pulp trays, with the aim of providing an organically recyclable alternative to plastic trays and lidding for Riverford’s organic tomatoes. The design falls under the Parkside Park2Nature portfolio, a TÜV-accredited range of compostable flexible packaging laminates made from…
Millions of toothbrushes go into landfills each year. Colgate is trying to reduce that.
Good News Notes: “Our landfills are a graveyard for old, plastic toothbrushes. Last year, 495 million nonelectric toothbrushes were purchased in the U.S. They’re not recyclable, which means the vast majority get tossed or end up in the ocean. Colgate, which sells 30% of the world’s toothbrushes, is trying to cut down on this waste….
Vertical Roots introduces reduced-plastic packaging in salads
Good News Notes: “Vertical Roots, the leading hydroponic container farming company in the U.S. growing fresh, nutritious leafy greens, is pleased to introduce a new innovative packaging design that utilizes 30% less plastic and prolongs freshness for the brand’s line of salad mixes; available in stores this month. The new packaging also features an elevated…
Amcor Designs Lightest 900-ml PET Bottle for Brazil
Good News Notes: “Lightweighting of packaging continues apace, as companies seek higher efficiencies in plastics processing and greater sustainability. Amcor in Ann Arbor, MI, a global developer and producer of packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, and other products, has developed the lightest 900-ml PET bottle for a customer in Brazil. The custom-designed container for agribusiness…
AeroFlexx Announces Partnership with TerraCycle®
Good News Notes: “AeroFlexx today announced a partnership with TerraCycle® as part of its sustainability commitment. This new partnership is an extension of AeroFlexx’s sustainable liquids packaging offering that begins with source reduction, using 50 to 70% less plastic than traditional rigid bottles. AeroFlexx packaging solutions also deliver significant e-commerce benefits and are ISTA 6 Amazon approved. AeroFlexx…
Johnnie Walker whisky to be sold in paper bottles
Good News Notes: “Johnnie Walker, the whisky which traces its roots back 200 years, will soon be available in paper bottles. Diageo, the drinks giant that owns the brand, said it plans to run a trial of the new environmentally-friendly packaging from next year. While most Johnnie Walker is sold in glass bottles, the firm…