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for circularity, to be operationally carbon neutral, and to responsibly source our materials in line with our 2030 strategy,” says Charles Héaulmé, president and chief executive at Huhtamaki.


Huhtamaki, a global sustainable packaging solutions provider’s high precision technology has led to the introduction of a sustainable home-compostable paper- based coffee capsule. It came about through an exclusive


partnership with coffee brand, Nespresso. The technology allows wood fibres to be moulded into intricate shapes with high-precision tolerances to a fraction of a millimetre. The home compostable paper-based


coffee capsule was launched by Nespresso in France in November. It is a significant development in innovation for the circular economy and a leap forward for consumers around the world. “We are delighted to have partnered with


Nespresso on a unique home compostable paper-based capsule designed for circularity. This breakthrough innovation is the result of combining fiber, a natural renewable material, with our proprietary high precision technology, creating a sustainable alternative for Nespresso lovers. The capsules will be produced in line with our blueloop brand promise, which incorporates our commitment to design


He added: “Huhtamaki is committed to delivering sustainable packaging solutions with a positive impact on the environment. It is pro-actively working with innovative consumer brands to redesign the future of packaging. “This partnership’s success demonstrates how innovation and collaboration can deliver for the circular economy, and tackle climate action by becoming carbon neutral while not forgetting other environmental and social aspects of sustainability. “We see this technology as a paradigm


shift in how we can use renewable wood fibre in complex food packaging. This innovation opens new avenues when it comes to the use of fibre in food packaging. “Huhtamaki’s high-precision technology


means we can capture the very clear sustainability benefits of renewable wood fibre in an expanding array of packaging solutions that offer superior functionality, keep food safe and maintain its quality. “We see the development of this technology as a game changer milestone in sustainable packaging – and not only because the sustainability and food conservation features, but due to the new use case possibilities. We believe we will be able to replace for example caps and closures, which are today made of plastic or metals. Other potential applications are trays or containers that require lids that seal directly to the tray and are able to open/ re-close.”


Investors in People silver accreditation for Innovative Technology


Workplace accreditation specialist, Investors in People, has awarded award Oldham- based cash handling and biometrics solutions provider Innovative Technology, We Invest in People, silver accreditation. The accreditation means that the right principles are in place and the people and leaders are making active efforts to make sure that there is real consistency and everyone in the organisation is feeling the effects. Commenting on the award, Peter Dunlop,


group managing director, said: “The IIP Silver Award accreditation is a great achievement for our organisation, and I would personally like to thank everyone who contributed. For me the most important finding from the survey was that employees feel proud to work at ITL and think it’s a great place to work. People are our most important asset, so keeping everyone committed and loyal is key. There were some real strengths which came through during the review process including a high level of understanding of our values innovation, collaboration, respect & drive and agreement that these are reflected within the organisation. After celebrating 30 years in business last year, we look forward to a bright future ahead as we continue to develop and transform our business driven by our valued employees.” Paul Devoy, chief executive of Investors


in People, said: “We’d like to congratulate Innovative Technology. Silver accreditation for the We Invest in People accreditation is a remarkable effort for any organisation, and places Innovative Technology in fine company with a host of organisations that understand the value of people.” Ann Marsh, ITL people & resourcing manager, commented: “We are thrilled to attain the silver IIP accreditation, with only 15% of organisations achieving silver status, this is a very positive result for ITL against the robust Gen 6 IIP framework. Positive outcomes include employees feeling encouraged to use their initiative and believe they have appropriate levels of responsibility plus the results found that we responded well to the changes and challenges brought about by the pandemic. The review is a great opportunity for us to hear from everyone at ITL and we are using employee feedback to continue to strive for improvements to ensure the learning continues.”


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