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PZ Cussons' Chris Allinson talks about pioneering sustainable packaging by integrating innovation, consumer insight, and environmental responsibility. As a judge for the London Packaging Week Innovation Awards, he brings a unique perspective to the industry's evolving challenges.

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Jim Bligh, FDF’s Director of Corporate Affairs and Packaging, on spearheading a sustainable packaging revolution, advocating for innovation, and the need for regulatory clarity in the industry.
In the rapidly evolving packaging world, enhancements in food packaging persistently surface and bring revolution to the industry, which is shifting towards a more transparent, reliable, and socially responsible future.

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Hunter Luxury has attracted the leading lights of the skincare world as its Numoo Naturally Cleansing Collection of private-label skincare products continues to address the profound shift towards products and solutions that help mimic the salon experience at home.

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The Nordics’ leading petcare brand Musti Group launched a campaign warning dog owners to never leave their dog alone in a hot car. The campaign features a 3D printed, custom made robotic dog that simulates the symptoms of a heat stroke. The robot is placed inside a car and its movements are triggered by changes in temperature.

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- FMCG businesses prepared to pay more for proven, environmentally friendly materials –
- Innovative polymer Hydropol breaks down without forming harmful microplastics -

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Electric hydrofoil boat maker Candela has delivered the first produced Candela C-8 Polestar edition – a limited design edition of Candela’s C-8 in collaboration with electric performance car brand Polestar.

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Laylo Co-Founders Laura Riches and Laura Rosenberger on giving up their safe and steady jobs to de-stigmatise wine boxes, make boxed wine cool again, and turn them into something you can proudly display.

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The UK paper industry’s need for sorting and quality control systems
The UK paper industry heavily relies on recovered fibre, constituting approximately 67 per cent of its raw materials. One of the critical challenges limiting the use of recovered fibre is the loss of paper to the recycling system and the degradation of fibres, which can only be recycled a finite number of times.

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The production of Fabriano-branded stationery products will be partnered with Progetto Quid, a social enterprise set up to give a new job opportunity to people with a history of fragility and new life to surplus and leftover fabrics, transforming them into 'Ethically Made in Italy' clothing and accessories

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• Extended portfolio reflects growing demand for films with recycled content to comply with upcoming PPWR regulations within the EU
• The new additions include mechanically and advanced recycled content for BOPP films as well as a Prevented Ocean Plastics option to drive circularity

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Antalis EcoCube offers a hub of knowledge and inspiration to anyone in the packaging chain from e-commerce and distribution, to manufacturing, whether you are involved in procurement, operations, logistics, design, marketing or CSR/Sustainability Management.

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Alleima, a world leader of stainless steel and special alloys, has decided to calculate and present the carbon emissions data of their final products. Now Alleima is sharing product-specific and reviewed carbon footprint data on its manufactured solid bar products, used for segments like Industrial, Oil and Gas, Chemical and Petrochemical and Transportation. Calculations of products like the Sanmac® 316L show an 81% lower carbon footprint in comparison to global average.

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Evertis launches Evercare™ brand, set to be a leading provider of specialty and innovative medical-grade films designed to provide superior performance and support regulatory compliance to the healthcare market. Evercare is built on over 65 years of trusted technical Evertis experience in developing PET and PETG films for regulated applications that meet sustainability credentials, and now compliant in meeting the rigorous needs of the healthcare industry.

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ISCC+ certification obtained for three key DOMO production sites and over 300 PA6 and engineered materials products

EcoVadis Gold Medal achieved, improving from Silver Medal with 13-point score increase
Strategic partnerships with MARTOR, OMV and Mitsubishi Chemical Group enabling the use of circular and bio-based materials
29% decrease in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions against 2019 baseline, on target for 40% reduction by 2030

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Geko™ special clay for molding and sustainability-focused Ecosil™ blend of bentonite and coal among feature products at Metal China exhibition

Top-notch greensand solutions lift foundry processes benefiting downstream automotive, production machinery, construction, and machinery manufacturing industries
Continued commitment to upgrading current applications and technical service facilities to support customers

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Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has won major awards in two categories at the Just Style 2024 Excellence Awards. It took home two coveted Innovation Excellence awards for its groundbreaking SUPER SYSTEMS+ solutions and AVICUERO® leather tanning process, as well as a Social Excellence award for its longstanding and holistic commitment to community engagement in Baroda, India.

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Mondi and Cemex have collaborated to bring SolmixBag, a water-soluble paper bag, to the Spanish islands.
The 100% kraft paper bags are made from renewable materials and protect the contents long-term before dissolving during the mixing process.

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The popular French sugar brand has replaced its previous plastic container with a Sonoco cardboard container fitted with a PP sprinkler, making the pack fully recyclable

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By Mark Hinder, Responsible for Business Development EMEA, Ricoh Graphic Communications, Ricoh Europe
“2023 was without a doubt the worst year ever in terms of manifestations of the climate crisis,” world leading environmental campaigner Jonathon Porrit recently stated in a presentation to the Carbon Balanced Paper programme.

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Easyfairs and ExCeL London are once again poised to redefine sustainability benchmarks in the events industry with the upcoming London Packaging Week at ExCeL London on 11 & 12 September. Both organisations have committed to elevating environmental responsibility by implementing comprehensive sustainability measures throughout the event.

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