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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
S
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. Green Packaging International c Spring 2022
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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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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. Green Packaging International c Spring 2022
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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. Green Packaging International c Spring 2022
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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. 14 Green Packaging International c Spring 2022
* 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
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