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SAO PAULO, Nov. 24, 2020 (PPI Latin America) -Chilean pulp and paper producer CMPC is expanding and turning towards its value chain as a key part of its business strategy and efforts to lead the way towards sustainable development. In 2020, the company partnered with the CDP to launch its pilot program for sustainability in the supply chain.

CDP is a non-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts. The entity runs the global environmental disclosure system to measure and manage risks and opportunities on climate change, water security and deforestation.

CMPC stated that over 100 of its most critical suppliers of raw materials and other inputs and services were invited to report on their environmental performance across the three broader topics covered by CDP questionnaires: Climate Change, Water Security, and Forests (deforestation). "Data collected through CDP ensures standard, relevant, clear and compatible metrics across all suppliers and also provides training to companies that have never reported on these issues before," CMPC said.

The information collected will allow CMPC to identify sustainability risks and opportunities to address in its supply chain going forward.

CMPC three business divisions - pulp, biopackaging and Softys – are participating in the program. The process was kicked off by defining the criteria for critical suppliers, including annual spend, purchase volume, and dependence on certain products of services.

The company plans to expand the program in 2021 to reach more of its suppliers and build partnerships for change towards a better performance and meeting the global sustainable development goals.

CMPC expands efforts on sustainability to its supply chain in Latin America

Posted in: Environment 11/24/2020 - 19:13

SAO PAULO, Nov. 24, 2020 (PPI Latin America) -Chilean pulp and paper producer CMPC is expanding and turning towards its value chain as a key part of its business strategy and efforts to lead the way towards sustainable development. In 2020, the company partnered with the CDP to launch its pilot program for sustainability in the supply chain.

CDP is a non-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts. The entity runs the global environmental disclosure system to measure and manage risks and opportunities on climate change, water security and deforestation.

CMPC stated that over 100 of its most critical suppliers of raw materials and other inputs and services were invited to report on their environmental performance across the three broader topics covered by CDP questionnaires: Climate Change, Water Security, and Forests (deforestation). "Data collected through CDP ensures standard, relevant, clear and compatible metrics across all suppliers and also provides training to companies that have never reported on these issues before," CMPC said.

The information collected will allow CMPC to identify sustainability risks and opportunities to address in its supply chain going forward.

CMPC three business divisions - pulp, biopackaging and Softys – are participating in the program. The process was kicked off by defining the criteria for critical suppliers, including annual spend, purchase volume, and dependence on certain products of services.

The company plans to expand the program in 2021 to reach more of its suppliers and build partnerships for change towards a better performance and meeting the global sustainable development goals.

STIRLING, Scotland, Nov. 16, 2020 (Press Release) -

The regulator has signed a Sustainable Growth Agreement with the firm, which currently draws down around 8% of Scottish dairy, processed at its factory in Girvan, South Ayrshire.

The agreement will cover three main areas:

· Developing circular economy opportunities in food production, food waste and packaging within Scotland for Nestlé UK & Ireland value chains.

· Exploring a fresh approach to maximising local environmental, social and economic benefit in the South of Scotland, built around the Landscape Enterprise Networks (LENs) concept.

· Developing resources that will enable businesses in the agri-food arena to understand their environmental obligations and landscape dependencies

This is one of a series of such agreements the Scottish regulator has struck in recent years - with existing partnerships including the Leven Programme Partnership and the 2050 Climate Group. The aim is to support the business and its supply chains to voluntarily move beyond compliance with Scotland’s environmental law.

With an initial focus on food production, food waste and packaging, it is hoped the partnership can identify and overcome challenges that can inhibit the development of circular economy business models. This latest partnership will also see the LENs concept implemented for the first time north of the border. This collaborative regional model will bring together private, public and third sectors with communities around shared interests which benefit the environment, communities and business.

Terry A’Hearn, SEPA’s CEO, said:

“We believe the only nations, societies and businesses that will thrive in the 21st century will be those that have developed ways to prosper within our planet’s capacity to support them. For our part, it’s important that we not only get all those we regulate to meet their legal obligations and reach compliance, but to help as many regulated businesses as possible move beyond compliance.

“To put it bluntly, business as usual won’t tackle the scale and urgency of the climate crisis that humanity faces, and SEPA wants to form bold and surprising new partnerships to support the future sustainability of industrial activities across Scotland and drive our green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Nestlé has a good regulatory compliance record in Scotland and a clear ambition to go further. By working with them, we have a real opportunity to help shape their commitments and work with them to inspire similar ambition across their supply chains and sector.”

Nestlé is a key player in the food and drinks sector in Scotland. Around 50 dairy farms in South West Scotland supply milk to its Girvan factory, which, in turn, supplies milk crumb for Nestlé factories in York, Fawdon and Halifax, where KitKat, Aero, Rolo, Quality Street and Yorkie are manufactured.

Stefano Agostini, CEO for Nestlé UK and Ireland said: “Working in collaboration with SEPA helps us work on environmental challenges we both face, and towards a commitment and passion we both have to create a more sustainable working environment across Britain. I look forward to developing opportunities through this partnership.”

SEPA’s statutory purpose is to protect and improve the environment in ways that also create health and well-being benefits and sustainable economic growth. Its Regulatory Strategy, One Planet Prosperity, is a visionary blueprint for tackling the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.

Scottish Environment Protection Agency signs sustainable growth agreement with Nestlé UK and Ireland value chains

Posted in: Environment 11/24/2020 - 09:02

STIRLING, Scotland, Nov. 16, 2020 (Press Release) -

The regulator has signed a Sustainable Growth Agreement with the firm, which currently draws down around 8% of Scottish dairy, processed at its factory in Girvan, South Ayrshire.

The agreement will cover three main areas:

· Developing circular economy opportunities in food production, food waste and packaging within Scotland for Nestlé UK & Ireland value chains.

· Exploring a fresh approach to maximising local environmental, social and economic benefit in the South of Scotland, built around the Landscape Enterprise Networks (LENs) concept.

· Developing resources that will enable businesses in the agri-food arena to understand their environmental obligations and landscape dependencies

This is one of a series of such agreements the Scottish regulator has struck in recent years - with existing partnerships including the Leven Programme Partnership and the 2050 Climate Group. The aim is to support the business and its supply chains to voluntarily move beyond compliance with Scotland’s environmental law.

With an initial focus on food production, food waste and packaging, it is hoped the partnership can identify and overcome challenges that can inhibit the development of circular economy business models. This latest partnership will also see the LENs concept implemented for the first time north of the border. This collaborative regional model will bring together private, public and third sectors with communities around shared interests which benefit the environment, communities and business.

Terry A’Hearn, SEPA’s CEO, said:

“We believe the only nations, societies and businesses that will thrive in the 21st century will be those that have developed ways to prosper within our planet’s capacity to support them. For our part, it’s important that we not only get all those we regulate to meet their legal obligations and reach compliance, but to help as many regulated businesses as possible move beyond compliance.

“To put it bluntly, business as usual won’t tackle the scale and urgency of the climate crisis that humanity faces, and SEPA wants to form bold and surprising new partnerships to support the future sustainability of industrial activities across Scotland and drive our green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Nestlé has a good regulatory compliance record in Scotland and a clear ambition to go further. By working with them, we have a real opportunity to help shape their commitments and work with them to inspire similar ambition across their supply chains and sector.”

Nestlé is a key player in the food and drinks sector in Scotland. Around 50 dairy farms in South West Scotland supply milk to its Girvan factory, which, in turn, supplies milk crumb for Nestlé factories in York, Fawdon and Halifax, where KitKat, Aero, Rolo, Quality Street and Yorkie are manufactured.

Stefano Agostini, CEO for Nestlé UK and Ireland said: “Working in collaboration with SEPA helps us work on environmental challenges we both face, and towards a commitment and passion we both have to create a more sustainable working environment across Britain. I look forward to developing opportunities through this partnership.”

SEPA’s statutory purpose is to protect and improve the environment in ways that also create health and well-being benefits and sustainable economic growth. Its Regulatory Strategy, One Planet Prosperity, is a visionary blueprint for tackling the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.

WARWICKSHIRE, UK, Nov. 24, 2020 (Press Release) -Aldi is introducing 100% recyclable packaging for its own-brand boxed cereal.

The UK’s fifth-largest supermarket will replace the plastic inner bags holding the cereal with a recyclable alternative before the end of this year.

The change will replace approximately 650 tonnes of non-recyclable plastic annually – the equivalent to the amount of packaging used by more than 10,000 UK households in a year.

It is part of Aldi’s pledge for all of its own-brand packaging to be recyclable, compostable or re-usable by the end of 2022, and for all packaging to be so by 2025.

Chris McKenry, Plastics and Packaging Director at Aldi, said: “Making such a popular product range fully recyclable will have a huge positive impact. Our focus is to offer quality at the lowest price on the market, and we believe that means more than simply offering great products – we have to provide customers with environmentally-sustainable options they can afford too.

“We’ve set ambitious targets to reduce our environmental impact and will continue to step up our efforts to achieve them. This change to our cereal range is just one of a number of initiatives we have in the pipeline that will help us to reach our goal of all packaging, including branded products, being recyclable, compostable or reusable in the next five years.”

In February, Aldi’s CEO Giles Hurley wrote to suppliers offering to work with them to meet the supermarket’s 2022 packaging targets. In July, Aldi committed to removing two billion single items of plastic from its operations by the end of 2025 and has recently introduced several plastic saving initiatives, including the removal of single-use bags for loose fruit and vegetables across its UK stores by the end of the year, which will save more than 100 tonnes of plastic annually.

Aldi introduces new 100% recyclable cereal packaging for its own-brand boxed cereal

Posted in: Environment 11/24/2020 - 08:43

WARWICKSHIRE, UK, Nov. 24, 2020 (Press Release) -Aldi is introducing 100% recyclable packaging for its own-brand boxed cereal.

The UK’s fifth-largest supermarket will replace the plastic inner bags holding the cereal with a recyclable alternative before the end of this year.

The change will replace approximately 650 tonnes of non-recyclable plastic annually – the equivalent to the amount of packaging used by more than 10,000 UK households in a year.

It is part of Aldi’s pledge for all of its own-brand packaging to be recyclable, compostable or re-usable by the end of 2022, and for all packaging to be so by 2025.

Chris McKenry, Plastics and Packaging Director at Aldi, said: “Making such a popular product range fully recyclable will have a huge positive impact. Our focus is to offer quality at the lowest price on the market, and we believe that means more than simply offering great products – we have to provide customers with environmentally-sustainable options they can afford too.

“We’ve set ambitious targets to reduce our environmental impact and will continue to step up our efforts to achieve them. This change to our cereal range is just one of a number of initiatives we have in the pipeline that will help us to reach our goal of all packaging, including branded products, being recyclable, compostable or reusable in the next five years.”

In February, Aldi’s CEO Giles Hurley wrote to suppliers offering to work with them to meet the supermarket’s 2022 packaging targets. In July, Aldi committed to removing two billion single items of plastic from its operations by the end of 2025 and has recently introduced several plastic saving initiatives, including the removal of single-use bags for loose fruit and vegetables across its UK stores by the end of the year, which will save more than 100 tonnes of plastic annually.

NEUHAUSEN, Switzerland , Nov. 24, 2020 (Press Release) -Today, SIG becomes the first in the industry to announce that, from January 2021, 100% of the paper board used in its packs will be procured as FSC certified and matching Forest Stewardship CouncilTM (FSCTM) standards for responsible sourcing.

“This announcement marks another major milestone in our journey Way Beyond Good,” said Samuel Sigrist, Chief Financial & Commercial Officer at SIG. “Over the last decade, SIG has consistently led the industry on FSC certification. We now aim to go even further in supporting sustainable forests – and the climate benefits they bring – as we partner to create a net-positive food supply system that puts more into society and the environment than it takes out.”

Completing a string of FSC industry firsts

Back in 2009, SIG was the first in the industry to achieve FSC Chain of Custody certification at all its own operations ensuring full traceability in its sourcing. Soon after, SIG went on to introduce the FSC label in high volumes on dairy and non-carbonated soft drink carton packs for the first time.

Now, SIG is the first in the industry to announce that 100% of its paper board will be sourced according to FSC-standards and coming from FSC certified forests. The supply of SIG’s paper board with the FSC claim has remained high – over 80% – for several years and it has now reached 100% through continued close collaboration with suppliers.

Supporting sustainable forests

FSC certification, backed by NGOs such as WWF, helps forests and the communities that depend on them thrive. To achieve certification, forestry operations must meet strict standards for responsible forest management to support biodiversity, prevent deforestation and degradation, and respect the rights of local communities and indigenous peoples.

By sourcing 100% of its paper board as FSC-certified, SIG is supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement on climate change, the EU Biodiversity Strategy and the forthcoming EU Forestry Strategy.

“Forests play a critical role in supporting the world’s ecosystems and regulating the climate,” said Kim Carstensen, Director General at the Forest Stewardship Council. “By sourcing 100% FSC-certified board, SIG is helping to protect our forests – and the planet – for future generations and setting a strong example for others to follow.”

Another major milestone on the Way Beyond Good journey

The latest announcement from SIG heralds another major milestone towards its bold Way Beyond Good ambitions – and a significant step closer to its goal to source 100% of its main raw materials from certified sources.

SIG already offers the world’s first and only aseptic carton packs with all three key materials from certified sources: FSC paper board, ISCC PLUS renewable polymers and ASI aluminium foil. Its innovative SIGNATURE 100 is the first aseptic carton packaging material linked to 100% to renewable forest-based materials.

Recently, SIG has pioneered certification to the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative standards in its operations, supply chain and cartons. ASI-certified aluminium foil now comes as standard for all SIG cartons in Europe and North America.

These achievements and the latest announcement on FSC put SIG in a strong position to support customers in meeting the growing consumer demand for sustainable packaging.

About SIG

SIG (FSCTM trademark licence code: FSCTM C020428) is a leading systems and solutions provider for aseptic carton packaging. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food and beverage products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable and affordable way. Our unique technology and outstanding innovation capacity enable us to provide our customers with end-to-end solutions for differentiated products, smarter factories and connected packs, all to address the ever-changing needs of consumers. Sustainability is integral to our business and we are going Way Beyond Good to create a net positive food packaging system.

Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland. The skills and experience of our approximately 5,500 employees worldwide enable us to respond quickly and effectively to the needs of our customers in over 60 countries. In 2019, SIG produced 38 billion carton packs and generated €1.8 billion in revenue. SIG has an AA ESG rating by MSCI, an 18.8 (low risk) score by Sustainalytics and a Platinum CSR rating by EcoVadis.

SIG secures 100% of its paper board as FSC-certified to support responsible forest management

Posted in: Environment 11/24/2020 - 07:52

NEUHAUSEN, Switzerland , Nov. 24, 2020 (Press Release) -Today, SIG becomes the first in the industry to announce that, from January 2021, 100% of the paper board used in its packs will be procured as FSC certified and matching Forest Stewardship CouncilTM (FSCTM) standards for responsible sourcing.

“This announcement marks another major milestone in our journey Way Beyond Good,” said Samuel Sigrist, Chief Financial & Commercial Officer at SIG. “Over the last decade, SIG has consistently led the industry on FSC certification. We now aim to go even further in supporting sustainable forests – and the climate benefits they bring – as we partner to create a net-positive food supply system that puts more into society and the environment than it takes out.”

Completing a string of FSC industry firsts

Back in 2009, SIG was the first in the industry to achieve FSC Chain of Custody certification at all its own operations ensuring full traceability in its sourcing. Soon after, SIG went on to introduce the FSC label in high volumes on dairy and non-carbonated soft drink carton packs for the first time.

Now, SIG is the first in the industry to announce that 100% of its paper board will be sourced according to FSC-standards and coming from FSC certified forests. The supply of SIG’s paper board with the FSC claim has remained high – over 80% – for several years and it has now reached 100% through continued close collaboration with suppliers.

Supporting sustainable forests

FSC certification, backed by NGOs such as WWF, helps forests and the communities that depend on them thrive. To achieve certification, forestry operations must meet strict standards for responsible forest management to support biodiversity, prevent deforestation and degradation, and respect the rights of local communities and indigenous peoples.

By sourcing 100% of its paper board as FSC-certified, SIG is supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement on climate change, the EU Biodiversity Strategy and the forthcoming EU Forestry Strategy.

“Forests play a critical role in supporting the world’s ecosystems and regulating the climate,” said Kim Carstensen, Director General at the Forest Stewardship Council. “By sourcing 100% FSC-certified board, SIG is helping to protect our forests – and the planet – for future generations and setting a strong example for others to follow.”

Another major milestone on the Way Beyond Good journey

The latest announcement from SIG heralds another major milestone towards its bold Way Beyond Good ambitions – and a significant step closer to its goal to source 100% of its main raw materials from certified sources.

SIG already offers the world’s first and only aseptic carton packs with all three key materials from certified sources: FSC paper board, ISCC PLUS renewable polymers and ASI aluminium foil. Its innovative SIGNATURE 100 is the first aseptic carton packaging material linked to 100% to renewable forest-based materials.

Recently, SIG has pioneered certification to the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative standards in its operations, supply chain and cartons. ASI-certified aluminium foil now comes as standard for all SIG cartons in Europe and North America.

These achievements and the latest announcement on FSC put SIG in a strong position to support customers in meeting the growing consumer demand for sustainable packaging.

About SIG

SIG (FSCTM trademark licence code: FSCTM C020428) is a leading systems and solutions provider for aseptic carton packaging. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food and beverage products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable and affordable way. Our unique technology and outstanding innovation capacity enable us to provide our customers with end-to-end solutions for differentiated products, smarter factories and connected packs, all to address the ever-changing needs of consumers. Sustainability is integral to our business and we are going Way Beyond Good to create a net positive food packaging system.

Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland. The skills and experience of our approximately 5,500 employees worldwide enable us to respond quickly and effectively to the needs of our customers in over 60 countries. In 2019, SIG produced 38 billion carton packs and generated €1.8 billion in revenue. SIG has an AA ESG rating by MSCI, an 18.8 (low risk) score by Sustainalytics and a Platinum CSR rating by EcoVadis.

BRUSSELS, Nov. 23, 2020 (Press Release) -DS Smith supports the first virtual tree-planting initiative in the country.

DS Smith has engaged with the Romanian association “Viitor Plus – Asociația pentru dezvoltare durabilă” to donate 1,500 boxes made of recycled cardboard. The boxes are used for shipment of planting kits for the local ‘Adopt a tree’ initiative. As part of the this initiative tree-planting kits are distributed and delivered at the doorstep of each donor.

Each delivered kit will include seven trees, planting instructions and access to a Facebook community organized by the association that is focused on the protection of natural resources. The donors will decide where to plant the trees and will share their experience on social media.

By the time the initiative is finalized, it is estimated that up to 10,000 trees will be planted in various regions of Romania.

Gabriel Balogh, General Manager at DS Smith Packaging Timisoara comments: “As a leading provider of sustainable packaging, we recognize the need of playing an active role in our local communities and to support initiatives that are looking to improve the environment. DS Smith Packaging Timisoara is happy to donate 1,500 boxes which will help with the forestation project run by the association “ViitorPlus – Asociația pentru dezvoltare durabilă. Working together with such partners will help us build a more sustainable world as we are aiming to achieve through our Sustainability Strategy”.

Supporting community projects like this is part of our “Now and Next” Sustainability Strategy, as one of our 2030 sustainability targets is to engage 5 million people on the circular economy and circular lifestyles. It is also another way we bring our purpose of Redefining Packaging for a Changing World to life.

DS Smith engages with Viitor Plus association to donate 1,500 recycled cardboard boxes to help plant up to 10,000 trees in Romania

Posted in: Environment 11/24/2020 - 07:12

BRUSSELS, Nov. 23, 2020 (Press Release) -DS Smith supports the first virtual tree-planting initiative in the country.

DS Smith has engaged with the Romanian association “Viitor Plus – Asociația pentru dezvoltare durabilă” to donate 1,500 boxes made of recycled cardboard. The boxes are used for shipment of planting kits for the local ‘Adopt a tree’ initiative. As part of the this initiative tree-planting kits are distributed and delivered at the doorstep of each donor.

Each delivered kit will include seven trees, planting instructions and access to a Facebook community organized by the association that is focused on the protection of natural resources. The donors will decide where to plant the trees and will share their experience on social media.

By the time the initiative is finalized, it is estimated that up to 10,000 trees will be planted in various regions of Romania.

Gabriel Balogh, General Manager at DS Smith Packaging Timisoara comments: “As a leading provider of sustainable packaging, we recognize the need of playing an active role in our local communities and to support initiatives that are looking to improve the environment. DS Smith Packaging Timisoara is happy to donate 1,500 boxes which will help with the forestation project run by the association “ViitorPlus – Asociația pentru dezvoltare durabilă. Working together with such partners will help us build a more sustainable world as we are aiming to achieve through our Sustainability Strategy”.

Supporting community projects like this is part of our “Now and Next” Sustainability Strategy, as one of our 2030 sustainability targets is to engage 5 million people on the circular economy and circular lifestyles. It is also another way we bring our purpose of Redefining Packaging for a Changing World to life.

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Nov. 18, 2020 (Press Release) -In an effort to meet new government mandates to eliminate plastics, Green Trays, one of Mexico’s producers of take-a-way containers and food service trays for the restaurant and hospitality sector has selected APP’s Foopak Greaseproof board for its new line of sustainable, recyclable and compostable packaging. Green Trays can now offer its customer base new sustainable plastic-free solutions for all their home delivery needs.

APP’s Foopak solutions are ideally suited to meet the growing plastic ban movement being implemented by governments around the world, including Mexico. In 2019 the Mexican Government announced a Zero Waste circular economy approach including the gradual elimination of all single-use plastics among several other initiatives.

Using an innovative and environmental-friendly water-based barrier coating, APP’s Foopak Greaseproof paperboard eliminates standard PE (polyethylene) coating, while resisting, oil, grease and other liquid penetration, maintaining a grease proof barrier KIT level from 6 to 10. Additionally, the product supports both fridge and microwavable packaging adding more convenience for the food service sector.

APP’s Foopak Greaseproof is one of a dozen FDA food service folding box board (FBB) products in the Foopak portfolio. Manufactured with PEFC certified pulp, the high bulk, high yield lightweight boards clay coated exterior is a bright white shade suitable for intricate graphics and branding. The interior barrier coating prevents oil penetration from low to high grease and oily food, while maintaining the quality and texture of the food when prepared fresh, refrigerated, or heated in a microwave. Available in a wide range of GSMs, Foopak Greaseproof board is ideal for bakeries, pastries, cake, pizza and any fried foods.

“We are seeing a supply chain transformation as Governments, Consumers and Retail Brands are all driving a shift towards sustainable production and product development,” said Anthony Atamimi, Director of Sales, Latin America, for Asia Pulp & Paper. “Our approach to food packaging is designed to deliver both functionality and sustainability, eliminating plastic barriers while maintaining food quality.”

“New anti-plastic government legislation means our customers need new packaging options today, APP’s Foopak Greaseproof meets both our customers technical demands and emerging environmental standards, allowing us to extend our lead as a sustainable producer of quality food packaging solutions,” said Ramon Jimenez Sepulveda, Director for Green Trays.

About APP Sinar Mas

APP Sinar Mas is a trade name for a group of pulp and paper manufacturing companies in Indonesia and China. APP is responsible for delivering quality products to meet the growing global demand for tissue, packaging, and paper, with an annual combined pulp, paper, packaging product and converting capacity of over 20 million tons per annum. On any given day, APP’s products find their way into the hands of consumers in various branded forms from all over the world.

Ensuring supply chain integrity and commitment to the Sustainable Roadmap Vision 2030 are crucial to APP’s operations.

Asia Pulp & Paper's Foopak Greaseproof board selected by Green Trays to meet plastic ban legislation standards

Posted in: Environment 11/24/2020 - 06:42

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Nov. 18, 2020 (Press Release) -In an effort to meet new government mandates to eliminate plastics, Green Trays, one of Mexico’s producers of take-a-way containers and food service trays for the restaurant and hospitality sector has selected APP’s Foopak Greaseproof board for its new line of sustainable, recyclable and compostable packaging. Green Trays can now offer its customer base new sustainable plastic-free solutions for all their home delivery needs.

APP’s Foopak solutions are ideally suited to meet the growing plastic ban movement being implemented by governments around the world, including Mexico. In 2019 the Mexican Government announced a Zero Waste circular economy approach including the gradual elimination of all single-use plastics among several other initiatives.

Using an innovative and environmental-friendly water-based barrier coating, APP’s Foopak Greaseproof paperboard eliminates standard PE (polyethylene) coating, while resisting, oil, grease and other liquid penetration, maintaining a grease proof barrier KIT level from 6 to 10. Additionally, the product supports both fridge and microwavable packaging adding more convenience for the food service sector.

APP’s Foopak Greaseproof is one of a dozen FDA food service folding box board (FBB) products in the Foopak portfolio. Manufactured with PEFC certified pulp, the high bulk, high yield lightweight boards clay coated exterior is a bright white shade suitable for intricate graphics and branding. The interior barrier coating prevents oil penetration from low to high grease and oily food, while maintaining the quality and texture of the food when prepared fresh, refrigerated, or heated in a microwave. Available in a wide range of GSMs, Foopak Greaseproof board is ideal for bakeries, pastries, cake, pizza and any fried foods.

“We are seeing a supply chain transformation as Governments, Consumers and Retail Brands are all driving a shift towards sustainable production and product development,” said Anthony Atamimi, Director of Sales, Latin America, for Asia Pulp & Paper. “Our approach to food packaging is designed to deliver both functionality and sustainability, eliminating plastic barriers while maintaining food quality.”

“New anti-plastic government legislation means our customers need new packaging options today, APP’s Foopak Greaseproof meets both our customers technical demands and emerging environmental standards, allowing us to extend our lead as a sustainable producer of quality food packaging solutions,” said Ramon Jimenez Sepulveda, Director for Green Trays.

About APP Sinar Mas

APP Sinar Mas is a trade name for a group of pulp and paper manufacturing companies in Indonesia and China. APP is responsible for delivering quality products to meet the growing global demand for tissue, packaging, and paper, with an annual combined pulp, paper, packaging product and converting capacity of over 20 million tons per annum. On any given day, APP’s products find their way into the hands of consumers in various branded forms from all over the world.

Ensuring supply chain integrity and commitment to the Sustainable Roadmap Vision 2030 are crucial to APP’s operations.

SOLNA, Sweden, Nov. 24, 2020 (Press Release) -E-Commerce mailer bags made from BillerudKorsnäs’ Xpression E-com paper have 50 percent lower fossil emissions than virgin plastic mailer bags and using this leads to the removal of biogenic carbon from the atmosphere. This is proven by a new independent study that compares the environmental impact of different types of e-commerce packaging.

The global E-commerce market was already growing faster than other traditional channels prior to Covid-19, but the pandemic has boosted the move from brick and mortar stores to online purchasing. This transition is driving demand for packaging and increasing the stress on the planet from packaging waste. Retailers are currently stocking up for the Black Friday purchasing frenzy, the one-day event that has long been considered the unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season. E-commerce mailer bags made of Xpression E-com paper is one opportunity to meet the customer’s increasing demand for sustainability and will reduce the environmental impact of this surge in shopping.

“ BillerudKorsnäs’ mission to challenge conventional packaging for a sustainable future clearly sets out why we exist how we view our role in society. Xpression E-com is a classic example of how we think outside the box when fighting climate change and reducing plastic waste”, says Malin Ljung Eiborn, Director of Sustainability at BillerudKorsnäs.

As a world-leading provider of sustainable packaging material, BillerudKorsnäs has developed Xpression E-com, a durable, resilient and recyclable paper specifically designed for E-commerce paper mailers. The environmental benefit of using Xpression E-com instead of plastic or recycled corrugated material has now been confirmed in a Life Cycle Analysis performed by RISE Research Institute of Sweden.

The Life Cycle Analyses considers the environmental impacts from raw material input, production, transport and disposal. The results show that choosing a mailer bag made from unbleached Xpression E-com will reduce fossil emissions by 50 percent when compared to a virgin plastic mailer bag. The findings are robust and hold true, even across the whole range of parameters considered in the sensitivity analysis, such as different material specifications, location and end-of-life assumptions.

‘’The importance of E-commerce has increased for many retailers as traditional Brick and Mortar sales channels have lost significant market share to online purchasing since the Covid-19 pandemic hit the world. This strong and sudden shift to E-commerce increases the focus on E-commerce packaging as an opportunity to communicate, and ultimately build a stronger relationship, with customers. We hope that this study will assist online retailers in making the correct decision when reviewing their packaging choices for the last mile delivery and ensuring that their customers get the sustainable alternatives they want.’’, says Valdemar Forsblom, Project Manager at BillerudKorsnäs.

Since the paper mailer bag is recyclable and manufactured by BillerudKorsnäs’ near fossil free production units, the overall conclusion from the analysis is that Xpression E-com mailer bags have a significant advantage over plastic mailer bags and boxes of recycled corrugated material. When biogenic emissions are included, the study shows that 1,000 mailer bags of Xpression E-com remove 50 kilograms of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere across the life cycle. The paper is also better for the environment when considering emissions to air, water and soil that leads to eutrophication.

BillerudKorsnäs’ Xpression E-com paper lowers fossil emissions by 50% than virgin plastic mailer bags

Posted in: Environment 11/24/2020 - 06:05

SOLNA, Sweden, Nov. 24, 2020 (Press Release) -E-Commerce mailer bags made from BillerudKorsnäs’ Xpression E-com paper have 50 percent lower fossil emissions than virgin plastic mailer bags and using this leads to the removal of biogenic carbon from the atmosphere. This is proven by a new independent study that compares the environmental impact of different types of e-commerce packaging.

The global E-commerce market was already growing faster than other traditional channels prior to Covid-19, but the pandemic has boosted the move from brick and mortar stores to online purchasing. This transition is driving demand for packaging and increasing the stress on the planet from packaging waste. Retailers are currently stocking up for the Black Friday purchasing frenzy, the one-day event that has long been considered the unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season. E-commerce mailer bags made of Xpression E-com paper is one opportunity to meet the customer’s increasing demand for sustainability and will reduce the environmental impact of this surge in shopping.

“ BillerudKorsnäs’ mission to challenge conventional packaging for a sustainable future clearly sets out why we exist how we view our role in society. Xpression E-com is a classic example of how we think outside the box when fighting climate change and reducing plastic waste”, says Malin Ljung Eiborn, Director of Sustainability at BillerudKorsnäs.

As a world-leading provider of sustainable packaging material, BillerudKorsnäs has developed Xpression E-com, a durable, resilient and recyclable paper specifically designed for E-commerce paper mailers. The environmental benefit of using Xpression E-com instead of plastic or recycled corrugated material has now been confirmed in a Life Cycle Analysis performed by RISE Research Institute of Sweden.

The Life Cycle Analyses considers the environmental impacts from raw material input, production, transport and disposal. The results show that choosing a mailer bag made from unbleached Xpression E-com will reduce fossil emissions by 50 percent when compared to a virgin plastic mailer bag. The findings are robust and hold true, even across the whole range of parameters considered in the sensitivity analysis, such as different material specifications, location and end-of-life assumptions.

‘’The importance of E-commerce has increased for many retailers as traditional Brick and Mortar sales channels have lost significant market share to online purchasing since the Covid-19 pandemic hit the world. This strong and sudden shift to E-commerce increases the focus on E-commerce packaging as an opportunity to communicate, and ultimately build a stronger relationship, with customers. We hope that this study will assist online retailers in making the correct decision when reviewing their packaging choices for the last mile delivery and ensuring that their customers get the sustainable alternatives they want.’’, says Valdemar Forsblom, Project Manager at BillerudKorsnäs.

Since the paper mailer bag is recyclable and manufactured by BillerudKorsnäs’ near fossil free production units, the overall conclusion from the analysis is that Xpression E-com mailer bags have a significant advantage over plastic mailer bags and boxes of recycled corrugated material. When biogenic emissions are included, the study shows that 1,000 mailer bags of Xpression E-com remove 50 kilograms of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere across the life cycle. The paper is also better for the environment when considering emissions to air, water and soil that leads to eutrophication.

LONDON, Nov. 24, 2020 (Press Release) -· New European research shows that the Covid-19 pandemic has led to new shopping habits - but consumers continue to prioritise sustainable packaging.

· 85% of people say they want to buy products that use as little packaging as possible

· Almost a third (29%) say they havestopped buying particular brands because their packaging was not sustainable

Packaging giant DS Smith is warning brands and retailers that the Covid-19 pandemic does not mean they can overlook their environmental efforts after European research shows that shoppers continue to prioritise sustainable packaging.

The new study, conducted by DS Smith and Ipsos MORI, a global leader in market research, reveals that despite the global health crisis, shoppers still have their eye on the environment; with 85% of consumers wanting to buy products that use as little packaging as possible, and almost a third (29%) admitting that they have stopped buying particular brands altogether because their packaging was not sustainable.

The analysis was carried out among 9000 respondents across 12 European countries and shows that while shopping habits may have changed, sustainability continues to be key.

The pandemic has led two thirds (68%) to agree that they try to spend as little time in-store as possible, and has prompted sizeable growth in e-commerce. It is important therefore to note that half (48%) of online shoppers say they have received ‘unsustainable’ e-commerce packing, and one in five (22%) say they have stopped buying from some online retailers because the packaging they sent was not sustainable.

Stefano Rossi, CEO DS Smith Packaging commented: “We’ve spent the last eight months helping our customers adapt to a seismic shift in consumer behaviour and the ever-evolving challenges of the pandemic. As a leader in innovative packaging solutions we need to understand how consumer attitudes change to be able to best serve our customers and society. This new research not only reveals what has changed because of Covid-19, it also shows what priorities have endured and that sustainability is still front of mind for consumers across Europe. Retailers and brands need to embrace sustainable packaging at such an important time to ensure they reap the environmental and consumer benefits.”

Hygiene is another concern for consumers withmore than half (57%) saying they wash their hands thoroughly after touching e-commerce packaged products and 30% throw packaging away more quickly - highlighting the need for visible, straightforward disposal information.

56% of shoppers now worry about how many people have touched in-store products (78% in Portugal, 68% in Spain and 65% in the UK). As a consequence, some choose items from the back of the shelf which people are less likely to have touched.

One in three (33%) also wash or disinfect all loose items such as fruit and vegetables and 12% now avoid buying loose unpacked goods (22% in Finland and 19% in the UK). In response to this, DS Smith has developed a host of new innovative packaging designs such as corrugated punnets for fruits and vegetables, eco-boxes for eggs, and handling solutions for bottles and dairy products.

DS Smith expects the need for new sustainable packaging solutions will rise in the coming months, with the company continuing to applyits Circular Design Principles - developed in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation - to design high-performing, circular packaging solutions to meet the evolving challenges of the marketplace.

The principles reflect DS Smith’s aim to use packaging and recycling to enable the circular economy, a goal laid out in its recently launched Now and Next Sustainability Strategy. Two of the company’s focus areas are to offer 100% reusable or recyclable packaging and to replace problem plastics with sustainable alternatives.

ABOUT THE RESEARCH

DS Smith partnered with the world-leading research company Ipsos MORI to conduct the consumer research. Ipsos MORI interviewed an online sample of 8,500 adults aged 18-65 in the UK, France, Poland, Germany, Italy and Spain, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands and Sweden and 500 adults aged 18-55 in Portugal, between the 24th September and the 19th October 2020. Data has been weighted to the known offline population proportions for age, gender, region and working status within each country.

About DS Smith:

DS Smithis a leading provider of corrugated packaging worldwide, supported by recycling and papermaking operations. Headquartered in London and a member of the FTSE 100, DS Smith focuses on creating innovative sustainable packaging solutions in 34 countries employing around 30,000 people. Using the combined expertise of its divisions – including Packaging, Recycling, Paper – DS Smith works with customers to deliver solutions that reduce complexity and deliver results throughout the supply chain. Its history can be traced back to the box-making businesses started in the 1940s by the Smith family.

DS Smith and Ipsos MORI's research shows shopping habits may change but consumers continue to prioritise sustainable packaging

Posted in: Environment 11/24/2020 - 03:51