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elcome to the Winter 2021 issue of Green Packaging elcome to the February issue of Green Packaging International.

International and I must once again thank all those readers I wouldtolike to thank all those whoattook whoFirstly, re-registered continue receiving thereaders magazine the time to confirm their re-registration for the coming the end of last year, as well as more recent registrations.

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Ardagh Group awarded ENERGY STAR building Aluminium packaging recycling certification rates continue to increase, shows Q2 PRN data

Majorpages. stories in the national press such as the report that plastic bottles editorial are to beofreplaced by eco-friendly cartons Morrisons own-brand milk Many us will have been following thefor COP26 climate change conference

emphasise that the move towards cutting the wasteful use of non-recyclable in Glasgow where agreements for halting deforestation and replanting trees packaging is accelerating. This is apparent at both industry and consumer level appear to have had gone well. This is good, but just as encouraging was a TV as packaging manufacturers continually launch new materials, presenting a interview on the same day with a well-known manufacturer of sustainable range of eco-friendly options to Purchasing Managers. paper and packaging materials, who detailed the process of taking recycled materials and turning them into new products.

Sustainability is now the ‘watchword’ for today’s specifiers and buyers when This interview well-informed concerning recyclability of selecting the bestwas waya to package theiritem goods, yet theirthe ultimate choice must still consider materials how new materials can perception successfullythat integrate with a company’s paper-based and how the huge volumes of trees design, production distribution practices. were needed for thisand process was false.

It was clearly pointed out just how

Awards & Accolades

Mondi scores a hat trick at Austrian Green Packaging Star Awards

Smurfitt Kappa

small the actual volumes of virgin fibre used in the industry are and if the drive As with Morrisons, there is no doubt that consumer demand is a major to replace the bulk of plastic packaging was to continue then the pulp and factor in the move away from plastic packaging, this being particularly true paper industry was up to the job. of the food, confectionary and beverage sectors. Creating a circular solution Looking forward to next year, contributions on any of the following subjects for packaging is being addressed by, for example, the paper industry and are from 1 January, 2022, and with me no later than 11 millwelcome owners are now re-configuring mills,should often be at great expense, to produce February where possible: Paper, Board & Corrugated; Metal Packaging; Glass sustainable packaging. packaging; Bio Packaging; Equipment; and Recycling Vince Maynard, Finally, may I take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Publisher Happy New Year.

In our May issue, we will be looking at - Metal packaging, Luxury packaging and recycling.

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Ardagh Group awarded ENERGY STAR building certification

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rdagh Group was awarded an ENERGY STAR building certification for superior energy performance from the Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) for its distribution centre in Fairfield, Calif.

The Fairfield distribution centre primarily serves Ardagh’s packaging distribution needs in the West Coast to better service the wine industry.

“Ardagh Group is honoured to earn the ENERGY STAR building certification,” said John Sadlier, Chief Sustainability Officer at Ardagh. “As a leading global supplier of infinitely recyclable, sustainable glass packaging, we closely monitor our energy consumption and strive to reduce environmental impact in the communities in which we operate.”

in the United States that is based on

energy, cause 35% fewer greenhouse

Bridgeton, New Jersey and Madera,

ENERGY STAR certified buildings

actual, verified energy performance.

gas emissions, and are less expensive

California, were awarded ENERGY

to operate than their peers, all without

STAR plant certifications.

and plants are verified to perform in

“Improving the energy efficiency

In addition to the ENERGY STAR

the top 25% of buildings nationwide,

of our nation’s buildings is critical to

sacrifices in performance or comfort.

based on weather-normalised source

protecting our environment,” said

For more information, visit the ENERGY

certifications, 13 of AGP – NA’s facilities

energy use that takes into account

Jean Lupinacci, Chief of the ENERGY

STAR website.

are ISO 14001 certified, making Ardagh

occupancy, hours of operation, and

STAR Commercial & Industrial Branch.

other key metrics. ENERGY STAR is

On average, ENERGY STAR certified

North America’s (AGP – NA) two glass

packaging industry.

the only energy efficiency certification

buildings and plants use 35% less

manufacturing facilities, located in

www.ardaghgroup.com

In 2021, Ardagh Glass Packaging,

an environmental leader in the

Stora Enso accelerates growth in formed fibre The investment further strengthens Stora Enso’s position as a leading provider of renewable materials that combat plastic waste Stora Enso is investing €8 million

biodegradable, and can be used to

their sustainability targets, while

with the investment, Stora Enso will

to double its production capacity

replace plastics in a wide range of

responding to consumers’ demands

recruit more than ten employees for

of formed fibre in Europe. After the

applications. PureFibre™ by Stora

for a cleaner future,” said Sohrab

formed fibre production in Sweden.

investment is completed, the site’s

Enso is a range of formed fibre

Kazemahvazi, Senior Vice President,

annual formed fibre capacity will

products that contain no per- and

Head of Formed Fibre at Stora Enso.

grow from 50 to approximately 115

polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

million units of product, making

and has up to 75% lower CO2

manufactured from various chemical

committing to new 2030 targets

Stora Enso one of Europe’s leading

footprint compared to alternative

pulps and chemi-thermomechanical

for its key sustainability priorities:

suppliers of formed fibre.

packaging materials such as plastic

pulp (CTMP) by pressing it into a

climate change, biodiversity and

or bagasse.

desired shape in a moulding machine.

circularity. Its new climate target is

The raw material is pulp made from

aligned with the Paris agreement

Stora Enso’s formed fibre products are currently being used

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“There is a high demand in the

Formed fibre products are

Stora Enso’s ambition is to offer 100% regenerative products and solutions by 2050. The Group is also

in food packaging such as bowls,

market for eco-friendly, circular

wood from sustainable sources in

and Science-Based Targets.

trays and lids. The technology is also

packaging solutions that replace

Sweden and Finland. Stora Enso will

For further information:

being used for the development

plastic and other fossil-based

manufacture the raw material at its

Eeva Taimisto

of fibre bottles. Formed fibre

materials. Our formed fibre offering

mills in Sweden and Finland and do

Head of Communications

is renewable, recyclable and

can help brand owners meet

the converting at Hylte site. Along

Tel. +358 40 172 3832

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Easyfairs announces new May dates for 2022 edition of Packaging Innovations & Empack at the NEC, Birmingham Postponement from original February dates, due to current Coronavirus wave and international travel restrictions, means a unique Spring edition for the UK packaging sector’s leading event driving innovation and investment.

G

lobal event organiser

in the event. This combination of

suppliers. Three conference stages

UK and France, commented: “It is our

Easyfairs has announced

circumstances makes it impossible to

will bring the latest thinking on the

mission to run fantastic events that

that Packaging

plan for a successful event in February.

key issues in packaging development

connect the packaging community,

and processing, while a host of

drive innovation and business, and give a truly inspiring vision of the future.

Innovations & Empack

With its new dates in May, the 2022 edition of Packaging Innovations

features and networking initiatives

annual event driving innovation and

& Empack will continue to be the

will ensure visitors find the partners

investment in the UK packaging

essential event giving a vision of the

and products that will define their

edition of Packaging Innovations &

sector, will now take place from 25-26

future and driving investment and

next projects.

Empack at the NEC does this and

May, 2022.

innovation decisions across the whole

2022, the biggest

The decision to postpone the event was made in consultation with the

packaging journey.

Packaging Innovations will connect

“We want to ensure that the next

Easyfairs is confident that moving

moving the event to May will give the

the dates of Packaging Innovations &

whole community the best chance of

Empack 2022 to May is the best way

having the event it deserves.

“I would like to thank all the

event’s many partners, exhibitors

packaging technologists, designers

to ensure a successful event that will

and the community as a whole. It is a

and buyers with more than 200 of the

continue to connect and inspire the

stakeholders in our event – exhibitors,

result of the impact of the recent and

market’s leading suppliers of primary

whole packaging community that it

associations, media and visitors –

rapid spread of the Omicron variant

and secondary packaging materials

serves. The event will be held at the

for their support for the change in

of Coronavirus, which has led to new

and related technologies. Empack will

same venue as originally planned, in

dates. We can’t wait to bring them

recommendations relating to home

bring together directors at packing

Hall 1 at the NEC in Birmingham.

all together in May and help them

working and significant new travel

and filling operations with more than

restrictions for overseas participants

40 of the market’s key technology

Renan Joel, Divisional Director for Easyfairs’ packaging events in the

drive their innovations for the year to come.”

PulPac appoints Emelie Andersson as Brand and Creative Manager impact on our environment”.

PulPac takes another important

Ann Dynehäll, Chief

step in the global commercialisation of its innovative manufacturing

Communications & Culture, said

technology for fibre-based packaging

“Emelie joining our team is perfect

and reinforces the team with Emelie

timing. As we are commercialising

Andersson in a new role as Brand

our groundbreaking technology,

and Creative Manager.

the packaging industry is at a defining moment in time. A turning

With solid expertise, working with global brands on an international

point, where sustainability is no

level, Emelie will drive brand

longer a choice or a USP, but a

development and growth as PulPac

prerequisite. Having Emelie, with

continues to scale up. Emelie brings

her profound experience and unique set of skills onboard, will

15 years of experience of brand communication with a focus on

Emelie said, “I am very excited to

and inspiring. Having worked many

contribute tremendously towards

strategic and creative processes. She

be part of this innovative team. To

years in the agency world, I look

making PulPac a leading brand for

most recently comes from Paradigm

work with a brand that leads the

forward to develop the PulPac

sustainable packaging”.

Brand Consultancy, part of Consid,

evolution of sustainable packaging,

brand from the inside on a holistic

the Nordic region’s leading IT and

in a time where single-use plastics

and long-term basis and support

forming technology that can replace

tech company.

is one of the world’s biggest

the transition towards packaging

single-use plastic with sustainable

challenges, feels very rewarding

that does its job with the minimum

fibre-based alternatives at low cost.

On joining the PulPac family,

Dry moulded fibre is a fibre

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Stora Enso and Picadeli join forces to reduce single-use plastic in salad packaging

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tora Enso and Picadeli, Europe’s leading take-away salad bar company, are introducing renewable formed fibre

lids to replace single-use plastics in take-away packaging. The lids are made of PureFiber™ by Stora Enso and

they are plastic-free, recyclable and biodegradable. The innovation will help Picadeli reduce approximately 120 tonnes of plastic waste annually.

“Our strategic aim is to grow with sustainable, scalable and innovative packaging solutions. We do this by supporting strong forerunner brands such as Picadeli in meeting

materials such as plastic or bagasse.

are both healthy and come with a low

packaging for other industries, such as

the growing consumer demand for

PureFiber™ products are produced

carbon footprint is not always easy,”

agriculture, electronics and cosmetics.

plastic-free and circular solutions. A

from wood-based formed fibre

said David von Laskowski, Group CEO

Formed fibre is a growth business for

salad bowl lid is a good example of an

using green energy. They contain no

at Picadeli. “We work continuously to

Stora Enso and the group recently

everyday single-use plastic item that

plastic, no per- and polyfluoroalkyl

make tasty, sustainable and healthy

announced expansion of its formed

can make an important difference on

substances (PFAS), or any other

fast food more accessible. Launching

fibre production capacity in Europe.

climate footprint when replaced by a

forever chemicals. The lids provide a

the formed fibre lid will further reduce

The fibre raw material comes from

sustainable alternative,” said Sohrab

good user experience and tightly seal

our carbon footprint, supporting our

sustainably-managed forests.

Kazemahvazi, SVP Formed Fiber at

the food inside. The new formed fibre

business strategy for sustainability.”

Stora Enso.

lids will be available for consumers

Packaging accounts for 40% of the world’s plastics, most of which are made from fossil oil. The carbon

PureFiber™ can be used in a wide

For further information, please

at Picadeli salad bars starting March,

range of applications including

contact:

2022.

single-use food packaging items

Eeva Taimisto

such as plastic-free cups, bowls,

Head of Communications, Packaging Solutions Tel. +358 40 172 3832

“Food and sustainability have been

footprint of the PureFiber™ lid is up to

much discussed in recent years, but

clamshells, plates and lids. PureFiber™

75% lower compared to alternative

knowing how to make choices that

can also be used to replace plastic

It’s official: Cartonboard can be recycled at least 25 times A new university study dispels the myth of a limit on number of recycling loops for fibre-based packaging Fibre-based packaging material

including its innate strength and

draw a line under a common myth

actually dictated more by the stock

– paper, board, cartonboard and

crush resistance. “No negative effect

that fibre-based packaging can

preparation process and achieved

folding boxes – can be recycled

on the mechanical properties in

only be recycled four to seven times

collection and recycling quota,”

more than 25 times with little to no

question can be demonstrated in this

before it loses integrity. It highlights

added Muehling.

loss of integrity, according to latest,

study. The swelling capacity of the

that paper and board fibres are

independent research.

fibre also showed no negative trend,”

much more durable than previously

cartonboard’s vital contribution

the university reported.

considered.

to the circular economy and

The 2021 study, conducted by Graz University of Technology in

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Winfried Muehling, General

TU Graz’ study again spotlights

“In fact, Rene Eckhart, Senior

the part it can play in improving

Austria, repeatedly recycled folding

Manager of Pro Carton, the

Scientist at TU Graz, who led the

the sustainability credentials of

cartonboard to understand what

European association for carton

research, believes that the limit

businesses and brands; the current

effect, if any, there would be on the

and cartonboard manufacturers,

on how many times paper, carton

recycling rate for paper and board

mechanical property of the material,

stressed: “The findings resolutely

and cartonboard can be recycled is

packaging in Europe now stands

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Antalis Packaging opens the doors to its new smart packaging centre

F

ollowing the initial launch of the SPC in 2018, the company has seen demand for its services grow. Antalis Packaging’s

Head of Innovation and Design, John Garner, says much of the demand is driven by customers seeking to find solutions to their packaging sustainability and efficiency concerns.

The new SPC, opened in January, 2022, has been designed to cater for this growing need. It provides customers with the opportunity to not only discuss their packaging requirements, but to also see packaging automation in action, as well as packaging design solutions

from Lantech, Sealed Air, Ranpak

different machines and to visualise

an injection of fresh thinking from

developed, and samples quickly

and Pregis.

how it might integrate with their

our talented university interns, two

existing set-up.”

of whom are now working full time in

created on site.

Providing customers with the

The latest developments in

opportunity to see automation in

The new dedicated design studio

the studio. They have really wowed

packaging automation, including

action is a huge benefit, as John

offers innovative packaging design,

us – and our customers – with their

carton and bag on-demand

explains, “A lot of our focus at the

as well as artwork design. Once

fresh ideas and ability to create

machinery, are showcased in the new

SPC is on helping customers to

a packaging solution has been

packaging solutions.”

demonstration suite. Customers can

understand how they can future-

developed on screen, samples can

For more information:

also have demonstrations of a full

proof their business. Having the

be created – and printed – in the

Rachel Bosworth

range of in-the-box systems in air

opportunity to see automated

demonstration suite.

Seventh Wave Marketing & PR

cushion and paper technology that

packaging machinery working

wrap, cushion and protect products.

makes it easier for them to

samples is proving very popular with

E: rachel@seventhwavemarketing.

Systems on display, include those

understand the features of the

customers. John says, “We have had

co.uk

The ability to create fully printed

T: 07946 385 985

at approximately 84.2% and the

requiring packaging intended for

European paper industry has set

direct food contact with moist or

itself a target of a 90% recycling

greasy food like chocolate. Other

rate by 2030. Cartonboard is also

examples include luxury packaging

biodegradable, a process commonly

with special requirements regarding

known as ‘organic recycling.’

the whiteness or stiffness of the material, which will certainly need

The university report also

virgin fibres.

stresses the eco-benefits of the

“For the industry it is crucial to

increased number of recycling loops. “The more often the same

collect, sort and recycle all fibre

item of packaging can be recycled,

materials in the market. Virgin

the more positive its impact on the

and recovered fibre are equally

environment,” states the study.

Winfried Muehling added: “To

important for the circular economy,

Winfried Muehling.

which is something many of our

keep our circular business model

sound mix of virgin and recovered

product requirements allowing

brands and retailers are looking to

running, we will always need a

fibre. Some customers have specific

only virgin fibre. For instance, those

support,” concluded Muehling.

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Protection is key: Barrier technology for fibre packaging solutions INDUSTRY NEWS 7 Pulp Paper & Logistics

O

ver half (51%) of

reducing the amount of packaging

our cardboard boxes are as strong

More investment at Stora Enso as Oulu ramp-up completed

make products stronger and water-

retail sales globally

used, benefitting both a brand’s

as possible, to reduce the number of

resistant to emulate the properties of

are a result of online

reputation and the environment.

hard-to-recycle plastics in circulation

plastic packaging.

shopping and this

e-commerce growth

Fibre-based packaging has

the highest recycling rates of any

packaging, and therefore is the ideal shows no sign of abating. At the Enso, which has choice focus, packaging and wood for both brands looking to make their same time, there istora mounting successfully converted products record high supply chainsdelivered more sustainable.

At DS pressure on retailers and brands to its Oulu mill to produce Smith fourth-quarter results.

The main the box-to-box business model live up to consumers’ sustainability containerboard, driver in packaging materials means that it can recycle cardboard expectations. reported strong sales in the final was containerboard, which was and use its fibres in new packaging Both trends are putting pressure quarter of 2021. supported by higher prices and the two weeks.

Additionally, we’re on supplySales chains – and€2.72 the packaging reached billion, up by in just successful ramp-up at our Oulu site able to recycle fibres up to 25 times, that these goods travel in.

So, we 26.3 per cent on the same three in Finland,” said chief executive sure we keep materials in need tomonths get theinpackaging right.

Doing making 2020 while operating Annica Bresky. profit atsupply €839m.

It is also circulation forplanning longer. to invest so makes for almost a moretripled efficient Finnishthe paper maker, and which €23m to increase capacityhave in Of course, other materials chain andThe reduces packaging makes a broad range of fibrecontainerboard at its Varkaus mill in alternative properties, such as plastic item’s impact on the environment. based products, said the €350m Finland. This move will increase the being able to keep food fresh for long Packaging that is expertly designed conversion to containerboard at mill’s capacity of 405,000 tonnes by shelf-life applications and act as a and fit the for purpose help to reduce Oulu millcan in northern Finland about 10 per cent. barrier to It’s important waste in several ways – including has reached key milestones of the Storaliquid.

Enso has, according that to we harness these useful properties preventing the items from being investment: profitability, quality and plan, stopped deliveries and performance ahead schedule. production of dissolving to in cardboard packaging andpulp ensure damaged and returned, as of well as “From our areas of strategic focus on growth in other existing

S

and prevent further plastic litter making its way into the sea. Following

Finding the right fit

the recent global push to reduce

Protecting e-commerce goods in

and new innovative pulp gradesthere and plastic pollution in our oceans, transit from when they enter a box products. could not be a more pertinent time to in the supply chain to the point of Sales for the full year in 2021 were ensure that we are eliminating harddelivery to the customer is essential, €10.16bn, up 18.8 per cent year on Stora Enso’s chief executive to-recycle plastics. but not every journey is the same. year Annica Bresky: “The main driver Barrier technology development It is key that the right barrier is ● During 2020 and early 2021, the in packaging materials was and innovation is pivotal to this containerboard” used on each box, to optimise it for pandemic-driven shift to stay-ateffort of using fibre-based packaging performance and sustainability.

From home work, where people print about printing behaviour and to replace packaging solutionsfor and preferences how it is and applied, efficiency, less, brought a dip in demand whatits going back toto office paper. Now with workers the considerations office would really like for applications that contain hard-tosuchlook as how easily it heading back to Innovations the office, a new recycle plastics. in surface people.” allows the board to be folded into a survey commissioned by Stora Enso The survey, among 3,400 people treatments, coating formulations and box – designers must take everything indicates an expected recovery for across Sweden, UK, France, technologies of application are key into account. office printing paper.

Netherlands, and Germany, to“This developing recyclable corrugated Through the supply chain, is good news for the showed that a return to the office board boxes able to contribute to boxes cannow, be subjected to various industry,” says Stora Enso’s is under way with 35 per cent the reduction in the use of plastic. pollutants, such as water, humidity, Jonathan Bakewell, head of office of respondents saying they have and papers, “but we alsofibres set to already further Thisbook involves supplementing and returned grease. Alland of athese can51 cause out to ask some broader questions per cent expecting to return soon.

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Industry News

damage to the packaging and its

traditional or e-commerce channels.

recyclable plastic alternatives is

at the heart of its innovation

contents if not adequately protected.

A thin plastic layer can be laminated

beneficial for the environment as it

process, aligning with DS Smith’s

on top of the fibre board, and we

means that hard plastics are removed

Circular Economy led Now and

is used to manufacture these barriers.

can ensure that this constitutes

from circulation and the adoption

Next Sustainability strategy, which

DS Smith harnesses the experience and

less than 5% of the box. There are

of biodegradable fibres means that

pledges to offer all customers 100%

expertise of its designers to optimise

also alternatives of non-plastic

there is less contamination in the

recyclable packaging within two

packaging barriers for recycling. If a

materials for lamination giving barrier

recycling process.

years. As part of the company’s £100

traditional plastic solution is to be

properties for certain applications.

The challenge lies in which material

In other instances, the plastic

million R&D investment, a key focus

layer can be eliminated entirely

will be accelerating investment in

have properties that allow the plastic

a further innovative barrier option,

using a substitute such as coating or

new materials, including expansion

to break down in the recycling process.

which uses biodegradable and

varnishes. Different formulations of

of barrier technologies, which can be

At DS Smith, the threshold is that a

water-soluble polymers to protect a

coatings are under investigation at

utilised in e-commerce packaging.

conventional plastic barrier should

box on its journey to the customer.

DS Smith’s R&D Programme. These

make up no more than 5% of the box’s

These can be separated from the

coatings are robust to protect the box,

continue to expand and fibre-

content, otherwise this will reduce its

recyclable fibres during the recycling

whilst also working towards 100%

based solutions are challenging the

recyclability.

process. Therefore, these plastic

recyclability – and a circular economy.

misconception that plastic is the

used, this should be fully recyclable or

Sustainable lamination technology

DS Smith’s R&D team have created

The options for barrier technologies

alternatives could in theory constitute

best protection for goods in transit.

is one possible option for fibre

more than 5% of the box if necessary,

Long term goals

Not only can they provide proper

solutions that could replace hard-

as the consumer is not being relied

Looking to the future, our R&D

protection, but their recyclability

to-recycle plastics in packaging in

on to make the separation. Using

team continues to put sustainability

makes them more sustainable too.

Ardagh Glass Packaging celebrates the International Year of Glass manufacturing process.

Ardagh Glass Packaging (AGP),

in recognition of this significant

part of Ardagh Group, will celebrate

milestone for our industry. These

the United Nations International

include the National Day of Glass on

sustainable, infinitely recyclable glass

Limmared, Sweden; Barnsley,

Year of Glass throughout 2022,

5-7 April, 2022, at The Madison in

packaging, that plays a key role in

Doncaster, Irvine and Knottingley

commemorating the essential role

Washington, D.C., and the Glasstec

the circular economy,” said Mike Dick,

in the U.K., and Bridgeton, New

of glass packaging in a sustainable

Exhibition on 20-23 September, 2022,

Chief Commercial Officer for Ardagh

Jersey; Burlington, Wisconsin; and

society.

in Dusseldorf, Germany.

“AGP is a leading supplier of

already using renewable electricity:

Group. “In this IYOG, AGP is focused

Madera, California in the United

The International Commission on

The very first glass bottles and jars

on product and process innovations,

States. To support AGP’s emissions

Glass (ICG), the Community of Glass

were made in Egypt more than 2,000

as well as working on breakthrough

reduction strategy, major off-site

Associations (CGA) and ICOM-Glass

years ago. Today, glass packaging

projects, which will help to achieve our

renewable energy projects are under

are promoting 2022 as the United

is made from 100% natural and

2030 sustainability targets outlined

development in three European

Nations International Year of Glass

sustainable raw materials – recycled

in Ardagh Group’s latest Sustainability

facilities – one in Germany and two in

(IYOG) to underline the scientific,

glass, limestone, soda ash and silica

Report.”

the U.K.

economic and cultural importance of

sand.

These targets include zero waste to

Aligned with these sustainability

landfill, a 26% intensity reduction in

targets, AGP – North America (NA)

recyclable, making it the perfect

water usage, a 23% intensity reduction

has diverted waste from landfill at

material for a circular economy.

in NOx emissions, a transition to 100%

its Burlington, Wisconsin and Ruston,

result in a range of events across the

Additionally, glass is the only widely-

renewable electricity and maximising

Louisiana facilities by diverting 100%

world, including fairs and exhibitions,

used food packaging granted the U.S.

the use of recycled glass in Ardagh’s

of their non-hazardous oily debris from

seminars and social media campaigns,

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

furnaces. We are also aligned with

landfill and converting it for energy

to inform and educate communities

status of ‘GRAS,’ or Generally Regarded

the Science Based Targets Initiative

recovery and alternative use. In the

everywhere of the rich history that

As Safe – the highest standard.

for Greenhouse Gas emissions and

future, this same methodology will be

glass in all its forms in our everyday lives.

The year-long celebration will

Glass is sustainable and infinitely

are committed to delivering CO2

implemented at additional facilities

contributions in areas such as

of glassmaking dating back more

reduction through a continued focus

throughout AGP – NA.

sustainability, health, culture and

than 300 years. All of AGP’s glass

on developing lower carbon glass

art, to name a few. AGP is looking

bottles and jars contain recycled glass

packaging via both new and existing

progress and to read its 2021

forward to supporting some of the

(cullet) and, in Europe, AGP uses

technologies.

Sustainability Report, please visit

events taking place in our own regions

up to 90% recycled content in the

glass has and its enormous beneficial

AGP has a long and proud history

Eight facilities across AGP are

For more on Ardagh’s sustainability

ardaghgroup.com/sustainability.

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Stoelzle Glass

New furnace at Stoelzle Oberglas reduces energy consumption by 13%

A

s a perfect start in 2022,

investment, which focused on making

of energy used in the melting process

secondary raw materials, have been

which is officially the

the production site more efficient

by an estimated 13% per ton of glass.

tested successfully throughout the

International Year of

and also more sustainable in terms of

Improved E-boosting allows to use

past months. Examinations in the

Glass, Stoelzle Oberglas,

energy efficiency and CO2 emissions.

more green electricity in a flexible way

Stoelzle in-house glass lab proved

The new flint furnace will reach a

in order to reduce the consumption of

that the so called Flint Prestige

natural gas.

Recycling glass, which has already

headquarters of the

Stoelzle Glass Group has successfully

daily capacity of around 270 tons of

completed the rebuild and expansion

melted glass. State-of-the-art melting

of its flint furnace, a €22 million

technology will reduce the amount

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New batch formulas, which are based on the use of PCR glass and

been recognised by the Austrian Trigos sustainability award, will

Stoelzle Glass

Stoelzle workers at the new tandem IS machine.

Stoelzle team inside the new flint furnace. reduce the CO2 emissions by 16% and

emissions by 50% by 2030.

on its sustainability roadmap to

For more information please

2030. The focus has been set on a

contact:

compromising the high glass quality

state-of-the-art IS machines and

group level on reducing further energy

Mag. Alexandra Seidl

and brilliant flint colour.

several new cold end quality control

consumption and CO2 emissions by

Head of Marketing and Market

machines, as well as packaging robots.

developing and re-thinking processes

Intelligence

and techniques, not only in production,

+43 664 515 89 03

energy consumption by 4% without

The new flint furnace and the new batch compositions are two of the

The investments include three new

Having successfully accomplished

main milestones on the Glass Group’s

this important project, Stoelzle can

but also in the decoration of high

Alexandra.seidl@stoelzle.com

roadmap towards decreasing the CO2

now head towards the next milestones

quality packaging glass.

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Smurfit Kappa

Smurfit Kappa extends Better Planet Packaging portfolio with innovative new solution for fast food

S

to the smallest detail.

murfit Kappa has

the company’s MB12 technology,

of all sizes to help them realise their

developed a new,

the recyclable material can adsorb

sustainability goals and present

entirely sustainable

mineral oils, keeping food safe whilst

their products in the best and most

even led to a reduction in costs of

packaging solution for

simultaneously protecting aroma and

sustainable way. We were delighted

packaging and the new material will

fast food following close

taste.

“The whole development has

to work with Juozas on the creation

reduce taxes on packaging, which are

The 100% FSC-certified pack is

of this innovative and sustainable

starting this year.”

Packaging Consultant Juozas

created in an energy-efficient manner

packaging solution for Fresh Post.

Baranauskas.

with significant reduction in both

collaboration with independent

“It’s yet another example of a

Consultant Juozas Baranauskas added: “I am glad that Fresh Post

electricity and water compared to

Better Planet Packaging product with

allowed me to be ambitious in setting

MB12 packaging solution, created for

the previous solution. What’s more,

the potential to have a transformative

goals, researching new solutions and

Lithuanian fast-food restaurant Fresh

the complete lifecycle of the pack,

effect on a sector. If all takeaway

providing a completely transparent

Post, is part of Smurfit Kappa’s rapidly

including the materials’ origins, supply

food providers were to switch to a

and interactive customer experience.

growing Better Planet Packaging

chain and how it is collected at the

paper-based material like Twin Kraft

Working in close collaboration with

portfolio of products, which offer

end of life and recycled to make new

Solid Board, the impact would be

Smurfit Kappa to create a more

sustainable alternatives to existing

packaging, is shown on the Fresh Post

significant.”

sustainable packaging solution for the

single-use plastic solutions.

website - an attractive digital add-on

The Twin Kraft Grease Guard

The new Fresh Post food box is made from Smurfit Kappa’s Twin Kraft

to give consumers full transparency.

Commenting on the collaboration,

Inga Tribuišiene, Founder and CEO of Fresh Post, said: “Today we have everything we wanted -

Fresh Post healthy meals has been a fantastic experience”.

Smurfit Kappa’s Twin Kraft Board

Solid Board, which is a paper-based

Smurfit Kappa VP of Innovation and

responsibility from suppliers and

won a Packaging Innovation Award

mono-material specifically designed

Development, Arco Berkenbosch,

manufacturers, and complete

in the 2021 RISI PPI Awards and a Pro

for food packaging. By integrating

stated: “We work with companies

traceability of the packaging down

Carton Innovation Award in 2020.

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Mondi

Mondi’s 100% recyclable corrugated packaging for Warmhaus boilers and radiators

M

ondi, has created a fully recyclable packaging solution for Warmhaus, a Turkish producer of radiators

and boilers for home heating. The new Monocorr Box is made of 100% recyclable corrugated board, including the inserts that cushion the packaged products. The previous Warmhaus packaging used expanded polystyrene

Fatih Aydin Warmhaus.

(EPS) foam inserts, which have low recycling rates throughout Europe

packaging while also improving

and generally end up in landfill or

the efficiency of their stacking and

incineration facilities after disposal.

shipment processes. This is an ideal solution for Turkey and all other

Warmhaus was looking for an environmentally responsible

markets. Eliminating the EPS foam

packaging solution that would help to

element is key to making packaging

meet their own sustainability goals as

for white goods and other household

well as the requirements of domestic

appliances part of a circular economy.

and export customers. Monocorr

Solutions like our Monocorr Box can

Box is easily recyclable in Turkey and

contribute significantly to helping

supports Warmhaus’s exports to the

the white goods industry replace EPS foam and transition to fully recyclable

European Union, where some retailers are beginning to switch to EPS-free

In addition to being fully recyclable,

compact than the previous packaging

packaging,” said Metin Morhayim,

packaging, even for larger durables.

the Monocorr Box has benefits in

and the size of the outer box has

Sales Director at Mondi Corrugated

Producers may also have to consider

terms of logistics and shipping. The

been reduced by 6%, which allows

Solutions Turkey.

Extended Producer Responsibility

boxes are delivered flat and the

Warmhaus to stack 20% more items

Contact: Waltraud Seiner

(EPR) fees for EPS material in the

corrugated inserts take up 94% less

on each shipping pallet.

Head of Marketing & Communication

future.

space during transport and storage

“With our EcoSolutions approach,

than the previous EPS foam inserts.

we were able to meet our customer’s

T: +43 1 79013 4754

Assembled Monocorr Boxes are more

expectations for sustainable

E: Waltraud.seiner@mondigroup.com

“We were looking for a solution that overcomes the challenges we

Corrugated Packaging

face with rigid foam products. We are committed to energy saving and protecting the environment, and we want our product packaging to reflect the same standards. In addition to its sustainability advantages, corrugated cardboard packaging can also improve the protection of products, transporting and storing them safely and cost-efficiently. We’ve been using Monocorr Boxes since last August and have received positive feedback from our customers,” said Fatih Aydın, Purchasing Unit Leader at Warmhaus.

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CHANEL

New range of beauty innovation from CHANEL with sustainable Sulapac material

C

HANEL has just launched an innovative

“By this example we encourage more

Further information:

and eco-responsible approach to

companies to choose sustainable packaging

Suvi Haimi, CEO and Co-Founder:

beauty combining skincare, makeup

materials,” said Suvi Haimi, CEO and Co-founder

E: suvi.haimi@sulapac.com.

and a fragrance mist: N°1 de CHANEL.

of Sulapac. “It was fascinating to combine by-

T:+358 44 029 1203

Its formulas honour ingredients

products like camellia seed shells and FSC™*

Antti Valtonen, Head of Communications

of natural origin that are renewable and have

certified wood chips in this unique packaging

E: antti.valtonen@sulapac.com

reduced environmental impact. They contain up

material. Now, we have proficiency in also utilising

t: +358 40 729 4793

to 97% ingredients of natural origin*** without

other side streams without compromising the

compromising effectiveness, safety or sensory

functionality of the final product. It helps us to

quality. The eco-design packaging includes

reduce the environmental footprint even further,”

** Three international patent applications pending.

sustainable Sulapac material, and faithful to the

Haimi concluded.

*** According to ISO 16128 standard.

House of CHANEL’s exacting standards, every detail was considered.

The full range of packaging for the N° 1 de CHANEL is eco-designed and includes lids that contain bio-based materials. They are the result of a collaboration that began in 2018 between the CHANEL Fragrance and Beauty Packaging Innovation Department and Finnish material innovation start-up Sulapac.

“The new-generation lid of the N° 1 de CHANEL Cream is made of 90% bio-based materials from renewable resources: FSC ™* certified wood chips that are by-products of industrial side-streams combined with camellia seed shells. It was a genuine technological challenge that has now resulted in several patent-pending** applications. Faithful to the House of CHANEL’s exacting standards, every detail was considered at length, including the sensory quality of the material; its resistance to heat variations; the unique sound of the jar closing; how it feels in the hand; and the depth of the matte satin finish engraved with the iconic double C,” CHANEL explains.

It took more than 40 trials before Sulapac’s R&D Manager, Piia Peltola, was able to find the right material recipe. “It has been fascinating to see up-close this level of devotion to the brand feel and its environmental impact,” said Piia Peltola. “Our first big task was to innovate a bio-based material that contains by-product camellia seed shells whilst making it resistant to heat and moisture. It was just a concept idea when we started. Camellia is an inherently hydrophilic material, meaning it absorbs water strongly. Solving this was a great accomplishment from us and the first time we have incorporated such an ingredient in our packaging material in a bespoke way.

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* Forest Stewardship Council: Wood from responsibly managed, FSC certified forests and other supervised sources.

Metsä Board

Metsä Board’s co-creation workshop results in an innovative insect hotel

F

innish Golf Coat Oy is launching a new golf ball packaging that, when empty, takes on a second life as an insect hotel. The

innovative packaging is a result of a co-creation workshop organised

by Metsä Board. The workshops are part of Metsä Board’s 360 Services that cover the whole packaging value chain by utilising the stateof-the-art Excellence Centre in Äänekoski, Finland. The design of the golf ball packaging was a collaboration involving a packaging design agency, Metsä Board’s own packaging design team, the packaging manufacturer and Metsä Board’s technical service.

“The packaging is an excellent example of how teamwork can

something completely new, like this

shelter for bugs and larvae thanks to

For further information contact:

create something totally new.

insect hotel”, said Gunilla Nykopp,

separate parts made of paperboard

Marjo Halonen, VP Communications,

In 2021 we organised 36 virtual

Customer Experience Manager from

included in the cover. The packaging

Metsä Board

workshops with our customers

Metsä Board’s packaging design

was manufactured by PackageMedia

Mobile: +358 (0)50 598 7046

and partners. The process

team.

Oy, part of Pyroll Packaging using

E: marjo.halonen@metsagroup.com

MetsäBoard Pro FBB Bright folding

Metsä Board

boxboard.

www.metsaboard.com

concentrated on improving the current package whilst creating

When empty the packaging can be turned into an insect hotel providing

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Solenis

Solenis joins as new partner in PulPac’s expanding dry moulded fibre network Global leader in specialty chemicals for paper packaging to provide sustainable barrier coating solutions

S

olenis, a leading global

based packaging,” said Daniel Palrén,

for the circular economy and uses

single-use plastics. The collaboration

producer of specialty

Business Development Manager

affordable, globally available,

already shows very good results and

chemicals, has joined

at Solenis. “Fibre-based products

renewable cellulose fibres to

together with Solenis’ reach, know-

PulPac’s worldwide

coated with these barrier coatings

produce high-performance, fibre-

how and platform as a leading global

network supporting the

typically are repulpable, recyclable,

based packaging and single-use

chemistry supplier in fibre, we can

compostable and biodegradable,

products with highly competitive

work wonders on barrier technology,”

dry moulded fibre community.

thereby offering packaging producers

unit economics. Saving significant

stated Linus Larsson, Chief Executive

to plastics, the market-pull for dry

a way to improve their sustainability

amounts of valuable water resources

Officer at PulPac.

moulded fibre is enormous. To support

credentials with brand owners,

and energy, a dry moulded fibre

In a world desperate for alternatives

converters in the transition to the new technology, PulPac continuously

retailers and consumers.”

Dry moulded fibre, invented and

Media contacts: 2

product can have up to 80% lower CO

Gillian Davies, Solenis Media

footprint compared to alternatives.

Relations, gedavies@solenis.com

expands its network of preferred

patented by PulPac, is a fibre-forming

partners and suppliers. Solenis, a

technology available to converters,

end to plastic pollution. By working

Officer, PulPac; sanna.fager@

leading global producer of specialty

brand owners and partners to

together with leaders such as Solenis,

pulpac.com

chemicals focused on delivering

help create a new and competitive

we expand capabilities, expertise and

Ann Dynehäll, Chief

sustainable solutions, has joined this

standard in sustainable packaging.

capacity and speed up the on-going

Communications Officer, PulPac;

global network of leaders supporting

The pioneering technology is designed

global transition to fibre, away from

ann.dynehall@pulpac.com

the dry moulded fibre community.

“We are excited to be a force for sustainable change in the packaging industry by contributing to this ground-breaking technology.

Solenis has a prominent culture of innovation, consistently delivering new-to-the-world products and next-generation technologies to meet the ever-changing market needs and challenges our industrial customers face. I believe we are uniquely positioned to provide safe and sustainable barrier solutions designed for circularity to the dry moulded fibre converters that lead the way and set new standards for fibre16 Green Packaging International c Spring 2022

“Collaboration is key to putting an

Sanna Fager, Chief Commercial

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Events

Save the date Easyfairs announces the launch of its Paris Packaging Week 2022 campaign

A

DF&PCD and PLD, part of Paris Packaging Week, will take place on 29 & 30 June, 2022, at Paris Expo Porte de

Versailles

The colourful and dynamic new

identity of ADF&PCD and PLD Paris, unveiled last December, today opens a new chapter for the world’s leading event for packaging innovation in beauty, premium drinks and aerosols.

Visitor registration is now open for the event with the new identity, which strengthens the individual events for their markets, while creating a new

packaging innovation,” stated Renan

labels, glass, paper, caps, closures,

sure you visit our website for more

platform to unite the French and

Joel, Divisional Director of Easyfairs’

wood, pumps (and more!) across

information, and to secure your spot

international packaging communities

packaging shows in UK, France, Italy

the luxury, beauty, drinks and

for free. www.parispackagingweek.

better than ever before across

and Switzerland.

aerosol market

com

Easyfairs’ events in Paris, London and

Alongside the three distinct, but

c The ADF&PCD and PLD Innovation

co-located exhibitions, with a total of

Awards ceremony, which will

About Paris Packaging Week

more than 650 exhibitors, the 2022

highlight and reward the most

Paris Packaging Week features

events ADF, PCD and PLD, are a

edition of Paris Packaging Week will

outstanding packaging of the year

three co-located events that inspire

strategic reference for professionals

host a range of features designed to

on the international beauty, aerosol

innovation and drive business in

in the packaging sector. We are very

inspire the packaging community to

and premium drinks market. New

packaging for beauty and luxury

excited that they will be back in Paris,

create the best and most innovative

this year is a dedicated gallery

products, premium drinks, and

face-to-face, for a unique summer

packaging possible for their brands:

showcasing the winners and the

aerosols and dispensing systems. It

innovations they highlight.

takes place in the global capital of

Milan.

“Paris Packaging Week and its

event. It is a long-awaited opportunity to get together, to discuss, to develop

c Cutting-edge Talks hosted by some

c The Pentawards Gallery, the most

the beauty and luxury business, Paris,

business, to drive innovations, but

of the brightest, most influential

prestigious worldwide competition

connecting over 10,000 professionals

also to share,” said Josh Brooks, Event

and innovative experts in the

that is exclusively devoted to

in the packaging sector from across

Director of Paris Packaging Week.

packaging industry.

packaging design, will display a

Europe and more than 600 of the

selection of beauty, cosmetics

world’s most innovative suppliers to

“Paris Packaging Week and the new

c Networking opportunities

identities of ADF, PCD and PLD will

to facilitate exchanges and

and drinks winning packs from its

help define the future of packaging in

create a new experience, both during

collaborations between brands and

competition this year.

their sectors.

face-to-face events and throughout the year through our digital channels, for everyone who is involved in

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packaging suppliers.

Visitor registration is now open for

Easyfairs Oriex, 29 rue de Trévise,

c Hundreds of new product launches

Paris Packaging Week 2022, taking

75009 Paris, France www.easyfairs.

and innovations from suppliers of

place on 29 & 30 June 2022. Make

com

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