Europe: KHS brings 40% energy savings to German bottler
Mineral water bottlers Teinach have tasked the KHS Group to modernize their polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle filling line.
In the course of the process the...
Europe: Tetra Pak delivers 200B FSC packages
Tetra Pak will have delivered 200 billion packages labeled with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) logo by the end of April 2016.
Since 2007, the...
Europe: UPM Raflatac, wine producer conduct LCA on wine bottles
UPM Raflatac and Italian wine producer Cielo e Terra will conduct a life-cycle assessment (LCA) to study the environmental impact of wine bottles.
The study...
Americas: Bioplastics from eggshell nanoparticles
Adding tiny shards of eggshell to bioplastic could create a first-of-its-kind biodegradable packaging material that bends but does not easily break, according to researchers...
Europe: drinktec 2017 to focus on water, energy management
In 2017, drinktec exhibition will be highlighting the theme of water and energy management with 1,600 exhibitors from all over the world presenting sustainable...
Europe: Researchers deliver green plastics for food packaging
EU-funded researchers have adapted two biodegradable plastics made from crop waste for use as food packaging.
Most plastics currently used to package food are made...
Europe: Caramelized peanuts brand uses clear pot for on-shelf appeal
Caramel products specialist Agrolis has selected the 095 transparent polypropylene pot from RPC Bebo Bouxwiller for its caramelized peanuts.
Based in St. Marguerite d’Elle, France,...
Europe: Ardagh’s bottle design celebrates Lufthansa’s diamond anniversary
Brewery company Warsteiner presented limited edition aluminum beer bottles to celebrate Lufthansa's 60th anniversary.
Based on the experience in 2014 where Ardagh developed a range...
Americas: Soft drink giant phases out equipment with HFCs, commits to climate change initiatives
PepsiCo has announced new goals for phasing out equipment with hydroflourocarbons (HFCs), signing both the Ceres Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy Climate...