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Thomas Reiner
08. January 2024

Aluminum bottle offers new option for olive oil – and marketing

U.S. brand California Olive Ranch (COR) has added a lightweight and recyclable aluminum bottle to its line of olive and avocado oil packaging options. The aluminum bottle for edible oil is a market first and complements the previous glass and bag-in-box packaging options. COR’s example is a good illustration of how packaging can be used […]

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Matthias Giebel
19. December 2023

B+P – Sustainability Report 2022

We, B+P Consultants, are proud to take you on a journey through our past and present a clear view of the future with our latest sustainability report for 2022. Let's seize opportunities and celebrate successes together!   Our tradition of sustainability Our founder, Prof. Dieter Berndt, recognised the importance of sustainability early on. Today, sustainability [...]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß
11. October 2023

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) adopted

The adoption of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) affects all machinery and tooling companies as well as aluminium packaging. The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Regulation was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) and has been in force since 1 October 2023.   The intention The CBAM is intended to […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

Quo vadis EcoVadis? 2024 will bring massive changes

In recent years, EcoVadis has developed into an important tool for making the performance of companies around sustainability measurable and comparable. On 1 January 2024, EcoVadis will introduce significant changes and adapt its evaluation standards. Without professional sustainability management, it will no longer be possible to win a medal in the future. We inform you […]

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Matthias Giebel

Reusable jars for food: How sensible is that ecologically?

The politically driven trend towards more and more reusable packaging does not stop at beverages and gastronomy. Other areas of application have come into focus. In the food sector, too, brand manufacturers are increasingly considering whether a switch to reusable packaging is advisable. However, the answer is often hindered by the not inconsiderable effort required […]

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Thomas Reiner
02. October 2023

Hey Circle and Austrian Post: Pioneering work for sustainable reuse e-commerce packaging picks up speed

In the dynamic world of e-commerce, the search for sustainable reusable solutions has become increasingly important. A notable example of such a possible solution is the startup “Hey Circle”, which offers reusable e-commerce bags. The recent collaboration between Hey Circle and Österreichische Post AG confirms the assumption that simple and easily adaptable solutions are needed […]

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Thomas Reiner
25. September 2023

The Kraft Heinz Company launches fully recyclable squeeze cap without silicone

US food giant The Kraft Heinz Company has launched a new closure in the UK for squeeze bottles of its Heinz brand of tomato ketchup. The innovative closure is made of mono-material and is completely recyclable. Replacing the silicone previously used without compromising functionality is no easy task. The fact that Heinz has mastered the […]

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Thomas Reiner
18. September 2023

Packaging as brand ambassador: Bio-D and Berry Global launch 100% PCR reusable bottle for cleaning products

UK-based Bio-D says it is one of Europe’s leading independent manufacturers of environmentally friendly cleaning products. Together with global packaging group Berry Global, the company is now launching a new bottle for its portfolio of cleaning products. The reusable container is made from 100 percent post-consumer recyclate and is itself fully recyclable. 100 percent recyclate […]

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Thomas Reiner
28. August 2023

Reusable bags for e-commerce on trend: The case studies of Tchibo and no-boxx

English start-up no-boxx has launched a reusable (and trackable) shipping bag for online and offline retail in the UK. Tchibo (Germany), on the other hand, is now testing its own reusable shipping solution for the second time, also in the form of a bag. The fact that established D2C companies as well as start-ups are […]

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Thomas Reiner
10. August 2023

Anti-plastic combo: cosmetics start-up relies on refill, glass and home-compostable fiber bags

London-based startup Necessary Good declares plastic a “hate object” and relies on refill glass flacons and fully home-compostable refill bags for its skincare products. The cosmetics segment again shows itself to be a (relative) “early mover” in the search for more packaging sustainability in general and in the substitution of plastic as well as in […]

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