Collaborations Within the Pulp and Paper Industry That Are Driving Sustainability

Parcel Health has introduced a pill bottle crafted entirely from sustainably sourced paper, compliant with FDA standards for food-contact packaging. The bottle's structure is composed of recyclable and compostable paper, featuring a food-safe compostable coating that prevents moisture and humidity from compromising the medication's integrity. Additionally, the paper body can be easily detached from the plastic cap and neck. The Tully Tube also achieves a reduction in carbon emissions by approximately 30% compared to traditional plastic bottles. Read more: www.catalyst.wellstar.org

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CO280 Solutions Reaches CDR Offtake Agreement with JPMorganChase; Unlocks Investment in US Pulp & Paper Industry

CO280 Solutions, a leader in carbon dioxide removal (CDR) initiatives, has entered into a CDR offtake agreement with JPMorganChase for a project aimed at capturing biogenic carbon emissions from a pulp and paper mill located on the US Gulf Coast. This agreement builds on a memorandum of understanding established between JPMorganChase and CO280 in 2023. According to the terms, JPMorganChase will acquire 450,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent over a 13-year period at a cost of less than US$200 per ton. The pulp and paper mills produce substantial amounts of biogenic CO2 from wood waste, and CO280 has developed an economical method to enhance CDR by retrofitting these mills to capture biogenic CO2 from boiler stack emissions. CO280 is collaborating with pulp and paper companies to initiate over ten CDR projects, collectively achieving a capacity of ten million tons of CDR annually. Read more: www.prnewswire.com

SUPA Innovations Brings out Handwash in Paper Bottle

SUPA Innovations has introduced handwash packaged in a paper bottle, which includes a reusable metal hand pump and a waterproof lining derived from pine sap. The eco-mate bottle features an exterior made from recycled paper and an internal coating composed of seaweed and natural plant latex, serving as an alternative to plastic liners used in other paper bottle designs. Read more: www.packagingeuorpe.com

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Starbucks Launches Compostable Takeaway Cups in Europe

Starbucks has introduced a new white takeaway cup in Europe, featuring a mineral-based coating instead of a plastic lining and fiber alternatives for the single-use plastic lids. This redesigned cup utilizes traceable wood fiber sourced from Northern European forests and a mineral-based coating created in Brescia, Italy. The cup was designed and manufactured at Transcend Packaging’s facility in Caerphilly, Wales. It is currently available in Spain and Hungary, with plans to expand the hot cup and lid solution to select European markets by 2025. Starbucks states that both the cup and lid are recyclable in standard recycling bins or can be composted at home. Read more: www.packagingeurope.com