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Proud to be part of a company that takes #sustainability seriously! Check out this short video showcasing how Schoeller Allibert is helping to reduce waste and create value through #innovativepackaging and #circulareconomy. Let's work together towards better #wastemanagement and #environmentalsustainability. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/d3gfuK9a

It's 🍷 National Wine Day! 💡 Learn how to properly prepare #winebottles for #recycling with this short video! Thanks for being a super ♻️ #recycler. Watch more short, insightful recycling tip 🎥 videos: 📲 https://lnkd.in/g3WTywHa

Today I learned that the environmental impact of food waste is 10 to 15 times higher than the impact of packaging. Depending on the food, as was explained that the loss of whiskey has a much higher impact than milk... ;-) This underlines the importance of good packaging! Thanks Ton Knipscheer and Jeroen de Jongh - Hamers for organizing this panel discussion for the Vereniging Nederlandse Verpakkingskundigen | Association of Packaging Professionals and thanks Kachung Tsang for the pictures. #empack #brightlandsmaterialscenter #bmc #tno #foodwaste

Did you know there is no need to remove the cap from your food and beverage carton before recycling it? Just empty any remaining product and replace the cap before you toss it into the recycling bin. Additionally, you can stuff your straws back into the carton to make sure they follow the same recycling process as cartons. Learn more myths vs facts about #cartonrecycling: https://bit.ly/3SMbOaw 

The EU needs to address the disparities in #packaging and packaging waste legislation. Packaging, whether it’s glass bottles, aluminium cans, or kegs, is indispensable for storing, transporting and enjoying beer. That’s why brewers have innovated and invested over many years to make our packaging ever more circular and sustainable, ensuring our sector has a positive impact on the planet. We take our responsibility seriously to minimise the environmental impact of beer packaging throughout the lifecycle by reducing, reusing and recycling. With more than half of the beer in the EU sold in reusable packaging, brewers have pioneered the setting up of reusable packaging collection systems for kegs and glass. In other countries, brewers have supported the establishment of world-leading recycling collections systems for cans and other glass bottles. This transition requires both investment and time. That is why we call for a policy framework that fosters a fair approach by recognising brewers’ leadership, supporting best practices already in place and ensuring that all competing sectors step up in cutting waste. Read our Manifesto to find out more: https://loom.ly/Yv0kY-Y

Although the #EU has taken steps to help make the #packaging industry more circular, it still needs to ensure the economy is adequately supported during the transition. Over the years, #brewers have invested heavily to reduce, reuse and recycle, cutting the environmental impact of #beer packaging throughout the lifecycle. As a testament to these efforts, more than half of all beer in the EU is sold in reusable packaging. The other half is in recyclable and recycled packaging. However, the transition to more circular packaging requires both investment and time. That is why we need a policy framework that is fair. It needs to recognise the leadership of brewers, support best practices already in place and ensure that all drinks sectors make efforts to cut waste. #BeerFuture #EUElections2024 Read our Manifesto to find out more ➡ https://loom.ly/Mu0R0pk

🌟 Norway is setting the bar high in beverage container recovery and recycling, with a deposit return system (DRS) boasting a 92% return rate and less than 1% littered. How do they do it? An approach we call Clean Loop Recycling ♻️ By returning beverage containers to reverse vending machines via DRS, the containers maintain their quality, enabling them to be recycled into new containers again and again. This closed-loop system not only minimizes litter but also helps to create a circular economy. Want to know more about this approach? Dive deeper here: https://lnkd.in/dbdFaFi6 #CleanLoopRecycling #CircularEconomy #TOMRAInfinitumASVeolia

Thinking of introducing #foodwaste collections to your local authority in 2024? ♻🗑🍎 Get ahead of the game in terms of DEFRA's 'Simpler Recycling' and begin offering food #waste collections kerbside this year. Here's some top tips: https://bit.ly/3NTSHc6

I'm continually impressed by the strategic approach Oregon and OBRC have taken over the years in implementing an effective Deposit Return System (DRS). Our model not only demonstrates environmental stewardship but also highlights the business smarts in creating an efficient, cost-effective recycling system. Our program, thanks to the industry-led, vertically integrated structure, showcases one of the lowest operational costs per container globally, paired with un-rivaled consumer access. It will be interesting to watch as California introduces its wine bottle redemption initiative and explores recycling solutions; there's a clear opportunity for businesses to learn and adapt. Our success in Oregon serves as a benchmark for the industry, underscoring the importance of efficiency, integration, and mandatory participation in creating a scalable and profitable recycling ecosystem. Other should learn and champion strategies that not only enhance recycling infrastructure but also align with our core business objectives, paving the way for sustainable growth and innovation. #BusinessInnovation #SustainableGrowth #RecyclingSolutions #IndustryLeadership

In the plenary session of the European Parliament in #Strasbourg debating the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, I highlighted the following: 👉 We need to halt the alarming surge in packaging waste and prioritize the recirculation of finite resources in our economy. 👉 Important to address the concerns raised by various stakeholders on the effective implementation of packaging regulation. 👉 The primary goal of this Regulation should be the adoption of the most circular packaging model. 👉 Food safety should not be compromised as packaging is one of the safety pillars. 👉 Legal certainty is an absolute need, in order to facilitate the establishment of circular business models. #plastic EPP Group #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #PPWR