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SodaStream uses Game of Thrones actors for new marketing campaign
SodaStream has today unveiled its latest video campaign, “Say Goodbye”, featuring Game Of Thrones actors, calling on people to drop single-use plastic bottles in favour of reusable.
Agr International helps optimise self-manufacture of PET bottles
Agr International has created a new division focused on assisting PET bottle self-manufacturers optimise their production operations.
Diageo to remove plastic from multipacks
Drinks manufacturer, Diageo, has announced it will stop using plastic rings on its multipacks, opting for cardboard packaging instead.
UK bottled water sales top 4 billion litres
Last year’s hot summer boosted UK water drinks consumption by more than 7% to 4.2bn litres, according to a new report from food and drink analysts Zenith Global.
Schur Flexibles increases sustainability efforts
Flexible packaging provider, Schur Flexibles Group, has published its sustainability strategy along the principle guidelines of “rethink”.
APR recognises recyclability of FreshSafe PET
KHS has had its FreshSafe PET technology acknowledged by APR as meeting or exceeding APR’s most stringent critical guidance criteria for recyclability.
Global packaging trends
Market Intelligence agency, Mintel, has announced four trends impacting the global packaging industry in 2019 and beyond.
Plastic pallet supplier’s recycling pledge
Goplasticpallets.com, “The Responsible Plastic Pallet Company”, has pledged to recycle every plastic pallet and plastic box it supplies to customers.
Trials will help industry reduce packaging waste, says ULMA
The packaging industry must keep an open mind and invest in sustainable ways to reduce materials waste, but it will be an ongoing process – says an industry spokesperson.
SIG first in beverage carton industry to launch paper straw
SIG is the first in the industry to offer a market-ready alternative to plastic straws, announcing today that a paper straw solution will be delivered to first customers in the first quarter of 2019.
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Ultimate Packaging awarded IPL’s 2018 Sustainability Award
Last year, Ultimate Packaging began working with International Procurement and Logistics (IPL), to help Asda supermarket deliver on its pledge to reduce plastic by 10%.
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SternMaid installs new powder blender for optimised workflow
Contract manufacturer SternMaid has upgraded the equipment at its Wittenburg’s Plant 2 with a new powder blender.
Highland Spring’s eco bottle here to stay
Following a successful 2018 trial, Highland Spring’s eco bottle will launch this January with a nationwide retailer roll out.
Truly Yours launches Grab & Go granola/yogurt combo in Europe
A new grab and go granola/yogurt snack pack has been launched onto the European market by Irish company Truly Yours.