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Coca-Cola’s paper bottle will open new world of sustainable packaging possibilities, says GlobalData

Coca-Cola’s innovative new paper bottle for plant-based beverage AdeZ will attract the 43% of global consumers that stated how ethical or environmentally friendly a product is influences their product purchasing decisions, according to a survey by GlobalData*. The move will encourage other companies to launch plastic packaging alternatives, and, in the long-term, consumers should expect to see paper-based bottles appearing for other liquid products in the hospitality, restaurant and café (HoReCa) segment and in other retail stores, ranging from beers to soft drinks, juices and ready-to-drink (RTD) items.

Archroma and Jeanologia join forces to launch ‘Pad-Ox G2 Cold’, a new water-saving dyeing process for denim and casual wear

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, and Jeanologia, world leader in sustainable and efficient technology development, today announced the launch of ‘Pad-Ox G2 Cold’, a water-saving dyeing process at room temperature for casual looks.

Clariant strengthens position in China with inauguration of One Clariant Campus

Campus increases cooperation and enhances solutions for customers

Home to Clariant’s operational headquarters and innovation center in China
CHF 45 million investment: important milestone for Clariant’s China strategy

Epson 25 Renewed Is a Corporate Vision for Solving Societal Issues in the New Normal

Epson aspires to achieve sustainability and enrich communities

Petri Tolonen to Lead Ch-Bioforce: Finnish Company Offers Great Potential for Global Circular Economy

With more than 30 years of international business experience, Mr Petri Tolonen M.Sc. (Eng.) has been appointed CEO of CH-Bioforce Oy, a Finnish developer of biomass fractionation technology. With the new CEO, CH-Bioforce is now commercializing the results of more than four years of intensive research and development.

Helene Biström new Senior Vice President Business Area Wind

Helene Biström has been appointed new Senior Vice President and Head of Business Area Wind at Vattenfall and member of the Executive Group Management.

Stora Enso contributes to a sustainable FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oberstdorf

Stora Enso is the presenting sponsor of FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oberstdorf, Germany. During the games, which take between February 23 and March 7, Stora Enso provides renewable products and innovations made from wood to contribute to a world-class sustainable and climate-friendly event.

Solar ice-making machine for Indonesian small-scale fishermen

High-tech solution from Southern Germany for a German-Indonesian project for rural development and to avoid food waste.

Indonesia's small-scale fishermen in disadvantaged regions will in future be able to sell their products nationwide with the help of seamless refrigeration chains. This is being made possible by a solar-powered machine for the production of ice blocks. This innovative type of unit was developed as part of a multi-year German-Indonesian cooperation arrangement.

Thimm's raw material paper

Paper, the most important raw material for THIMM Group. Without paper there would be no corrugated board, the heart of our portfolio.
Over three quarters of the paper used at THIMM is raecycled paper (2019: 78.7 %).

(E-)Bike leasing for THIMM employees

To work on an e-bike? THIMM makes it possible with (e-)bike leasing for our employees.

DSM announces portfolio of reworkable and repulpable high-performance alternatives to conventional food and non-food paperboard packaging

DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, announces its portfolio of reworkable and repulpable barrier coating resins for the food and non-food packaging industry. Now manufacturers have an alternative to traditional, less eco-friendly LDPE coatings.

UNITED CAPS Unveils Industry-First ‘Define Your Circle’ Initiative

Simplifies life cycle sustainability metrics by combining elements of Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainability Certification
UNITED CAPS, an international manufacturer of caps and closures, today unveiled a new initiative, ‘Define Your Circle.’ As part of the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, ‘Define