CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN PRODUCTION


MonoFlexFibre Pure Twist from Coveris is a lightweight printable single-layer paper solution for both heat-sealable and non-heat-sealable applications.


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onfectionery manufacturers face a unique set of challenges when looking to implement circular economy principles.


Because many confectionery products are sensitive to moisture, oxygen, aroma loss, light exposure, and fat migration, packaging has an important role to play


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in preserving freshness, maintaining shelf life, and protecting product quality throughout distribution and storage. “Any move towards more circular packaging solutions will need to continue to meet these functional requirements while also addressing increasing regulatory and consumer demands for sustainability,”


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Suzanne Callander gathers advice for confectionery manufacturers who are aiming to implement circular economy principles into their processes and organisations.


said Melinda Bonamour, Business Development Manager Paper at Coveris. Coveris views circular economy principles as fundamental to a holistic and strategic approach to smart packaging design. “Our priority is to eliminate unnecessary packaging, introduce lightweight structures where possible,


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