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“TRIALS WILL HELP INDUSTRY TO SAFELY REDUCE PACKAGING WASTE” SAYS ULMA
The packaging industry must keep an open mind and invest in sustainable ways to reduce materials waste, but it will be an ongoing process, says industry spokesperson Paul McMahon. McMahon, who is the business manager of machine sales at ULMA Packaging
UK, said: “Growing concerns over plastic pollution and the impact of food packaging waste on the environment is helping to increase demand for sustainable packaging. While the current sustainability drive is welcome news for policy makers in the UK tackling the impact of plastics and ways to boost recycling - it will take time for manufacturers to find suitable alternatives.” McMahon, who believes that trials
with any new packaging will need to happen to ensure that the quality and protection of food is assured, explained: “The good news is that innovative packaging machinery designed to reduce pack size and waste, in addition
to being compatible with biodegradable and recyclable materials, is helping to make waste reduction a reality.” He continues: “Machinery designed to reduce film waste by up to 40 per cent such as ULMA’s TFS407R, alongside innovative materials like biopolymers and other solutions such as paper-based wrappers and boxes continue to be introduced to the market and we expect this trend to continue.” ULMA Packaging UK acknowledges that reducing food packaging waste is a
top priority and is currently working closely with several industry partners to run trials using sustainable materials including cardboard, as well as compostable and recyclable films.
Croxsons create standout glass bottle for New Zealand Creamery
Lewis Road Creamery is a New Zealand based dairy producer, famed for marrying the reinstatement of traditional dairy production, with forward thinking, ethical decision-making. They have enlisted glass packaging company, Croxsons, with the task of introducing a glass bottle to their dairy liqueur product range. Croxsons created a bespoke 700ml glass bottle to be used for Lewis Road’s ‘Kahlúa Cream – a coffee cream liqueur. The concept was adapted from an aluminum bottle previously used by the company. The Lewis Road ethos is about doing things right, with a focus on sustainable packaging. Currently all their 1.5L and 750ml milk bottles are made with 100 per cent recycled plastic packaging, which can keep being recycled after use. Croxsons needed to match the baseline design of Lewis Road’s plastic bottles in a glass equivalent, and improve the quality of the embossment. The bottles were sprayed gold, providing the liquid with UV protection. The result is a standout, contemporary product that is still on brand with the rest of the range. A 33mm GPI closure, in a special pantone gold, was specifically produced for this project. This spec was chosen for its easy application properties and printing capabilities.
Sustainability wrapped up for bottled water
Spring water and beverage producer Radnor Hills has moved its shrink wrapping of bottled water to RPC bpi protec’s latest X-EnviroShrink film which contains up to 51 per cent recycled content, with a minimum of 31 per cent PCR as well as being 100 per cent recyclable itself. This follows its recent move to bottles with 51 per cent recycled plastic (RPET) and ensures it is fully in line with the latest government proposals for plastic packaging by utilising one of the most sustainable solutions for the collation and multi- packing of goods. X-EnviroShrink was launched by RPC bpi protec to meet the growing demand from consumers, manufacturers and governments for packaging that minimises its impact on the environment. Using the Sustane recycled polymer from RPC bpi recycled products, its ultra-low carbon footprint enables X-EnviroShrink to set a new standard in shrink film technology, combining recycled content with the full recyclability. Radnor Hills’ decision to adopt X-EnviroShrink for its shrink-wrapped cases of bottled waters is the latest move by the business to meet its commitment to protect the local and global environment. “Ensuring that our activities and products minimise any environmental impact is fundamental to our business,” commented William Watkins, managing director at Radnor Hills. “When RPC bpi protec approached us with X-EnviroShrink, the ability to integrate further recycled content into our packaging solutions was extremely appealing.”
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