Beitrag von Code Gaia

Our company and bottling partners are taking a hard look at the packaging we use and how we can drive change towards sustainable solutions. 🌱   Working passionately on sustainability when it comes to climate protection and packaging solutions at The Coca-Cola Company and talk about it. 💡 This was my personal key takeaway from the inspiring discussion at my TEDX panel "No Time to Waste: Our Future in a Circular Economy" last week in Berlin.   📢 And this is why Coca-Cola Germany has launched an embracing information and education campaign and will continue to do so in the coming weeks. The new campaign on sustainability shows in a mindful way and with prominent support why the recycling loop of non-returnable PET bottles and the reuse of returnable PET bottles are equally important for us. More at: https://lnkd.in/erWruY_t.   TEDx was the perfect match to critically discuss those topics of sustainability and future-proof packaging solutions with NGOs, scientists and visionary thinkers. Taking away a lot of food for thought 🤔 💪. What did you take away Melati Wijsen, Tim Silbermann, Vivek Vyas, Tristan Horx, Prof. Dr. Martin R. Stuchtey, Thomas Schindler, Sophie Thomas and Sabine De Schutter?   Cause we have a responsibility to help solve the global plastic waste crisis, and we’re leveraging our scale and reach across markets to reach our sustainability goals, tackle waste pollution and reduce our carbon footprint. The interconnected global challenges of packaging waste and climate change have made this a focus for our business and communities. Our global sustainable packaging strategy aims to create systemic change through a circular economy for our packaging – from how bottles and cans are designed and manufactured to how they’re recycled and reused: https://lnkd.in/e33KU7z2.   - In Germany 99.9% of our packaging is already recyclable. - Return rate for PET bottles in Germany is 98%. - Over 35% of the German packaging consists of refillable reusable packs. 2018 and 2022, we invested around 250 million Euros in reusable filling, including in new reusable glass filling systems, new reusable containers, the expansion of our reusable bottle pool and new reusable crates. Around further 170 million Euros nationwide in 2023. What a success story with our system partner in Germany: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners!   Truly proud being part of TEDx with John Galvin and Dr. Stefan Kunerth. Thanks to all speakers, participants and the project team: Jonas Numrich, Dr. Kathrin Kuhn, Katja Päsler, Christina Witt, Marlen Knapp, Cornelia Folz, Stephan Balzer, Lisa Trow, Melina Androutsopoulou, Joanna Richards, Wouter Vermeulen, Miruna Smeureanu #TEDxBerlinSalon #NoTimeToWaste #CircularEconomy #GehMitUnsDenMehrweg #SustainablePackaging

Excited to share that our sustainable packaging lead Carsten Bertram recently shared valuable insights about the upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and its transformative impact on the packaging industry. Read the full interview to learn more about how this regulation could shape the industry’s sustainability efforts. Link in the first comment. #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Innovation #PPWR #Henkel #HenkelConsumerBrands

Circular. Sustainable. High-performance. Here’s all you need to know about sugarcane bagasse, a sustainable material that’s rapidly impacting multiple industries globally. Want to know more about Cirkla’s bagasse-based solutions? Get in touch with us at contact@gocirkla.com #sustainablepackaging #circulareconomy #recyclablepackaging #sustainablematerials #responsiblesourcing #flexiblepackagingsolutions #foodpackaging  #sustainablebusiness #plasticfree #packaginginnovations

Humans: "I'll throw this away..." "Away": Plastic is choking Indonesia. Since China closed its doors to the plastic waste trade, Indonesia became the top importer. The problem is, only a fraction gets recycled. With little to no infrastructure, plastic waste from the West is dumped or burned illegally, all over the South East Asia. Which leads to cancer, diabetes, food chain contamination, marine pollution... And the waste just keeps coming. To stop this, we have to change our single-use & throw-away culture. Here are powerful concepts to do both at home and at work: - refill - reuse - collect - reduce - recycle - eliminate - ecodesign Applied together, we can turn off the tap and end plastic pollution. ♻ Repost if people should see what's going on PS: If you liked this post, you'll love my free newsletter, The Loop. Join 1000+ changemakers, and get practical insights on how to end waste. Subscribe in my profile bio. #circulareconomy #wastemanagement #sustainability Credits to Martijn for his original take on this video.

Packaging: The Future is Here, and It’s All About Waste Reduction! Is your business ready for the big changes coming with the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)? With 2030 as the first major checkpoint, businesses across all industries will need to rethink how they use, reuse, and recycle packaging. But don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom—there’s a silver lining and ESG Spotlight & MS Partners GmbH are here to support you! This regulation is more than just a set of rules—it’s a golden opportunity to innovate, reduce waste, and position your company as a sustainability leader. 🖇 https://lnkd.in/d2xhhbzn By 2030, all packaging must be recyclable, with even stricter recycled content targets by 2040. It’s a shift that demands more than just compliance; it calls for a creative rethink of your packaging strategy. 🛠 So, where should you start? Audit and Assess: Take a close look at your current packaging practices. What can be improved, eliminated, or integrated? Redesign for the Future: Innovate with materials that meet the new standards. Train Your Team: Make sure everyone is on the same page about the changes ahead. Collaborate and Innovate: Work with industry partners to stay ahead of the curve. Embrace this change not as a burden, but as a chance to lead the way in sustainable business practices. Let’s turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s successes Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/d2xhhbzn #Sustainability #ESG #PackagingWaste #Innovation #CircularEconomy #BusinessLeadership #MSpartners #PPWR

Having worked on flexible plastic recycling since I started in the industry over 11 years ago, Its great to see the recycling of both PE and PP films from front of store collections. By developing recycling infrastructure for the two polymers, it allows greater opportunities for packaging innovation and more diverse markets for the recyclate. Well done to all involved so far, paving the way for wider collections in the future. https://lnkd.in/eZA9iTRh

On this Earth Day, I feel proud as I reflect on Amway’s past and how we’ve been practicing sustainability since before it was a household word. 🌎 Here’s a glimpse into our history and how we’ve prioritized a healthy planet since the beginning: - 1959: Amway’s original product, Liquid Organic Cleaner, was the first concentrated, biodegradable cleaner on the market. - 1982: We installed a recycling center at the Amway Headquarters with a goal of recycling 90% of solid waste products. - 1990: We established an environmental task force that worked to create new sustainability initiatives and improve recycling practices. - Today: We’re continuing to deepen our impact by reducing our footprint through regenerative farming practices, consciously created products, and carbon-reduced operations. It’s an incredible reminder of how Amway’s mission has always been focused on helping people live better, healthier lives — and protecting our planet is an integral part of that mission. #EarthDay2024

We have a deal! 🎉 After a long and intense political struggle, 4 years of preparatory work and more than 15 months of negotiations marked by unprecedented levels of lobbying, we finally have an agreement on a new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. Yesterday negotiators from the Council and the European Parliament struck a deal to address the rampant packaging waste crisis. ✅ Binding packaging reduction targets for Member States (-5% by 2030, -10% by 2035 and -15% by 2040) ✅ Promote reuse with specific targets for beverages and transport, new reuse & refill requirements for restaurants and restrictions for unnecessary single-use plastic packaging ✅ The agreed text addresses substances of concern and bans harmful and extremely persistent chemicals (PFAS) in food packaging. ❌ A series of exemptions and derogations adopted under the pressure of throwaway lobbies watered down the proposal - the scope of restrictions for unnecessary packaging is limited only to single-use plastics and not to all single-use formats ❌ Cardboard packaging is excluded from the reuse targets for transport: loopholes like this risk undermining the regulation’s effectiveness and perpetuate wasteful practices   Marco Musso said “EU institutions have agreed on the urgent need to cut down packaging waste, reduce our dependence on disposable solutions and promote reuse systems. One of the most heavily lobbied files of this term survived the deceptive tactics of throwaway proponents. We will now have binding packaging waste reduction targets charting a clear path for the sector. Despite some regrettable setbacks and unjustified derogations, this compromise now gives the EU and its Member States a chance to stop the packaging waste crisis.”   Now the three EU institutions must waste no further time to adopt this key regulation before the European elections and properly implement it to put an end to wasteful practices and unlock the opportunities of genuinely circular packaging. Rethink Plastic Alliance details: https://lnkd.in/esMiTWUF #Packaging #PPWR #singleuse