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Source: ESM Magazine
This initiative will aid Walkers Chocolates in achieving its sustainability objectives by minimizing plastic usage. The new packaging utilizes a fibre-based solution that maintains product quality while offering the same functional benefits as traditional plastic packaging.
The rollout of this recyclable paper packaging includes products supplied to major retailers and international clients, as well as various branded chocolates available in both UK and international stores.
UPM Solide Lucent is a robust, versatile paper recognized for its distinctive appearance, smooth surface, and high density, which makes it ideal for printing and processing.
This new packaging is fully recyclable within current fibre recycling systems, thereby supporting the circular economy.
We’re extremely happy with how the paper extrudes and the print quality in flexo is exceptional. We are 100% happy in UPM Solide Lucent as the grade of choice for our future sustainable packaging development.
Tom Lock, CEO of EvoPak
In August, Mondelēz International collaborated with Tesco to trial innovative Cadbury Crunchie multipack packaging, which aims to reduce outer plastic by 60% per pack.
Coveris has expanded its MonoFlexLite E portfolio—made with a single-layer polyethylene material—to include a recyclable solution with up to 45% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, specifically engineered for wet wipe and cosmetics applications.
A Penteadora SA has successfully started up a complete mechanical textile recycling line and a needlepunch nonwoven line supplied by ANDRITZ at its production site in Unhais da Serra, Portugal.
The European Commission has adopted new EU-wide rules establishing the first official methodology for calculating, verifying, and reporting chemically recycled content in single-use plastic beverage bottles, primarily those made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Part of the Commission's broader plastics package, the initiative aims to create a transparent, level playing field and provide critical investment security for the European plastics recycling sector.