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Elopak Introduces Tethered Cap for Beverage Packaging

June 3, 2021

Elopak is introducing a new tethered cap solution for its Pure-Pak cartons: the Pure-TwistFlip. The tethered cap is the latest sustainability-focused innovation announced by Elopak. The closure remains attached to the carton throughout its entire lifetime, helping to tackle the serious problem of marine littering by ensuring that the cap is disposed of properly. It is also Elopak’s lightest screw cap to date, helping to reduce the use of plastics.

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Trimona Bulgarian Yogurt Switches to Recyclable Cardboard and Plastic Combination Packaging

March 19, 2021

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Building on the popularity and success of its “Bulgarian-style” yogurt, New York-based Trimona Bulgarian Yogurt has added a new Superfood range – and all of the company’s products are packed in fully recyclable, removable cardboard and plastic containers.

Danone, Unilever and others join forces to help tackle plastic waste with BP’s enhanced recycling technology

The consortium intends to combine the capabilities and experience of its members to develop a new circular approach to dealing with PET plastic waste.

December 23, 2019

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ALPLA, Austria; Britvic plc, UK; Danone S.A., France; Unilever, London; REMONDIS Recycling GmbH & Co.KG, Germany; and BP, London, joined forces to utilize BP’s enhanced recycling technology to create a new cross-industry consortium to develop a global circular economy for plastics.

Owyhee Produce to grow own compostable bags

Owyhee Produce began growing 500 acres of industrial hemp on its Oregon farm land to be used to create CBD oil.

October 21, 2019

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Owyhee Produce, Nyssa, Ore., announced plans to create its own regenerative produce bags by converting hemp fibers sourced from its own crops.

Unilever announces new commitments for waste-free world

This commitment makes Unilever what is said to be the first major global consumer goods company to commit to an absolute plastics reduction across its portfolio.

October 7, 2019

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Unilever, London, announced new commitments to reduce its plastic waste and help create a circular economy for plastics.

Study: 35% of consumers more likely to purchase products without any plastic at all compared to goods with recycled plastic

Many brands and supermarket chains introduced packaging with reduced or recycled plastic.

August 23, 2019

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In fact, 35% of consumers were more likely to purchase products without any plastic at all compared to ones with recycled plastic, according to research presented by GlobalData, UK.

Study: Americans more concerned about plastic in oceans than climate change

Notably, 80% of Americans said if they had the option to buy goods or products that don’t use single-use plastic packaging, they would.

June 19, 2019

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Americans are more concerned about the impact of plastic waste in oceans than they are about the impacts of climate change, according to a survey produced by Shelton Group, Minneapolis.

Study: U.S. retailers fail to address plastic pollution crisis

None of the supermarkets scored above 35 out of 100 this year.

June 13, 2019

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A report released by Greenpeace, Washington, D.C., revealed that 20 of the largest U.S. grocery retailers fail to adequately address the plastic pollution crisis they are contributing to.

Chipotle shares progress on waste diversion goal

With a goal of diverting 50% of its restaurant waste from landfills by 2020, Chipotle conducted detailed waste audits to better understand its waste patterns.

April 30, 2019

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Chipotle Mexican Grill, Newport Beach, Calif., announced the publication of its 2018 Sustainability Report, covering everything from animal welfare, local produce and philanthropy to employee benefits, energy reduction and recycling.

Study reveals a broken recycling system

Though more than 90% of respondents say they feel they know their local recycling rules, fewer than six in 10 reported researching them.

April 11, 2019

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Although Americans are more environmentally concerned than ever, a patchwork system of local policies has confounded consumers and damaged recycling efforts, according to a report by Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), Washington, D.C.

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Elopak Introduces Tethered Cap for Beverage Packaging

Trimona Bulgarian Yogurt Switches to Recyclable Cardboard and Plastic Combination Packaging

Danone, Unilever and others join forces to help tackle plastic waste with BP’s enhanced recycling technology

Owyhee Produce to grow own compostable bags

Unilever announces new commitments for waste-free world

Study: 35% of consumers more likely to purchase products without any plastic at all compared to goods with recycled plastic

Study: Americans more concerned about plastic in oceans than climate change

Study: U.S. retailers fail to address plastic pollution crisis

Chipotle shares progress on waste diversion goal

Study reveals a broken recycling system

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