Tag: Circular economy
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March 07, 2024
How to package food safely and sustainably
In part four of Ask it right, we look at the relationship between more sustainable packaging and maintenance of strict regulations surrounding food and beverage products.
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May 04, 2023
Everything recycling
Recycling has grown to become a critical part of the product life cycle, especially in the packaging industry. Recap the different ways in which recycling works in roundup of the series.
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April 06, 2023
How are cartons reborn?
Recycling is a way of life today but what is the end result of recycling? Let’s turn our Recycling Spotlight on how cartons find a new persona in their second life.
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August 18, 2022
The circular path
Why does the circular economy matter, how is the food and beverage industry playing its part, and where do carton packs fit in? Find out in our Circular Index round up.
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July 14, 2022
Carton packs for circularity
In the penultimate chapter of Circular Index we focus on the role carton packs, specifically, aseptic carton packs, play in the food and beverage industry’s journey towards circularity.
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June 09, 2022
The circular effect
In part four of Circular Index, we look at some of the ways our industries are working to become circular – and the impact this has had on both the environment and society.
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May 19, 2022
It takes a village
We’ve discussed what a circular economy is and why it is so necessary. Now, in part three of Circular Index, we discuss each step a manufacturer must consider in their transition – and why collaboration is key.
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April 28, 2022
Tracing the circle
Circular economies are the way forward. And this means rethinking traditional manufacturing methods. In part two of Circular Index, we explore the elements enabling the shift from linear to circular production.
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March 31, 2022
Why the loop matters
We’ve all heard the term circular economy, but what does that mean in practise for manufacturers? Find out more in the first part of our new series, Circular Index.
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September 01, 2021
A new era of sustainability
In the final part of our Unpacking Sustainability series, we recount the many ways food and beverage manufacturers can embrace a greener, more sustainable business model.
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August 26, 2021
The era of conscious consumption
In part four of Navigating the Next Normal, we look at the growing adoption of conscious consumption. Why are people taking more care than ever before when it comes to their purchases, and what effect is this having on global industries? Read on to find out.
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July 07, 2021
Towards circular packaging
In the fourth part of our Unpacking Sustainability series, we examine the dynamics of creating packaging linked to 100% plant-based renewable material – and what this means in the context of a circular economy.