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A patent has been issued for a wine bottle with a cork retainer and re-use features by Lecavalier Cellars LLC. The invention aims to address the environmental impact of wine bottle disposal by providing a system for reusing corks and foil, along with the bottle itself. The design includes a cork retainer within the punt of the bottle to securely hold the cork for potential re-use, promoting sustainability in wine packaging and consumption. [Extracted from the article]

A new glass recycling program has been launched by Workwell Industries in Portland, Kentucky. This program aims to provide a sustainable method for producing bourbon bottles and is the first of its kind in the state. The initiative involves a partnership with O-I Glass and other spirit companies, allowing Workwell to recycle glass spirits into new bottles. The program is designed to create a closed-loop glass processing system, ensuring that glass reaches its end use and can be used again. [Extracted from the article]

Coldplay, one of the industry's leading sustainability advocates, is releasing its new album, Moon Music, on vinyl made from plastic bottles.According the to band, the EcoRecord LP will be a "world first" and will reduce carbon emissions by 85 percent. The sustainable focused production will also prevent the manufacturing of more than 25 metric tons of virgin plastic waste.For those without a record player or who would rather have a smaller edition, the CD of the new album will be available and will be made up from 90 percent recycled polycarbonate which will be gathered from post-consumer waste streams.Read the full article here. [Extracted from the article]

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Coca-Cola has partnered with local pizzerias to launch its Toss In, Take Out initiative. Consumers in 11 markets can bring in plastic bottles to recycle and receive a slice of pizza and a 20-ounce Coke beverage in a 100% recycled plastic bottle in return, according to a press release. The traveling event will hit several U.S. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Coca-Cola has partnered with local pizzerias to launch its Toss In, Take Out initiative. Consumers in 11 markets can bring in plastic bottles to recycle and receive a slice of pizza and a 20-ounce Coke beverage in a 100% recycled plastic bottle in return, according to a press release. The traveling event will hit several U.S. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Used contact lens, eye care and lens care materials are not typically processed in standard recycling facilities due to their small size and the type of plastic used to manufacture them. Bausch + Lomb's ONE by ONE Recycling program, launched in 2016, and the Biotrue Eye Care Recycling program, launched in 2021, make it possible to properly recycle used contact lens, eye care and lens care items. [Extracted from the article]

Sun Chemical, a major supplier to the packaging industry, has developed a framework to guide sustainability initiatives in three key areas: operations, products/services, and collaborations. They prioritize sustainability through the "five Rs": Reuse, Reduce, Renew, Recycle, and Redesign. Sun Chemical offers sustainable product solutions, such as inks that increase recyclability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. They also provide services and operational solutions to minimize waste and offer research and development support to meet sustainability requirements. For more information, visit Sun Chemical's website. [Extracted from the article]

In its initial round of granting, the Coalition awarded grants to two PET reclaimers and one Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) that will result in over 2.5 million pounds per year of new PET capture, 50 million pounds per year of new reclamation capacity, and bring access to thermoform recycling to the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Recycling Partnership's PET Recycling Coalition (Coalition) announced three grants to grow and strengthen PET (plastic #1) recycling. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers a review of the EcoFloat shrink sleeves from CCL Label.

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Starbucks is testing a recyclable and compostable hot cup solution as part of the NextGen Cup Challenge, a program supported by McDonald's and Closed Loop Partners and is on a mission to address single-use packaging waste by developing an industry-wide... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports that the Digital printing, user-friendly label equipment support circular economy with a sustainable future. Topics include consumer package companies are increasingly designing products with sustainability within the label industry as many companies are recognizing the need for labeling equipment that supports a circular economy; and beverage-makers are under-tasked and production can be diverted to continue with high-speed production while maintaining efficiencies.

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Just Salad and S'well, both New York City-based brands, are teaming up to launch a limited-edition sustainability kit. The kit, priced at $39, features a reusable VIP black bowl and S'well's London Chimney 9-ounce reusable bottle packaged in a reusable... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ENKA, an important Colombian company, stands out for its sustainability and innovation in the textile market. The company manufactures PET resin from recycled bottles, which contributes to waste reduction and environmental care. In addition, ENKA has expanded its production to other sustainable products, such as yarns produced from recycled bottles. The company exports 40% of its production to countries such as the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina. [Extracted from the article]

The soft drinks category, in particular bottled water, has been at the forefront of the war on plastic, mostly driven by demand from eco focused consumers "increasingly opting for more sustainable options across all areas of their lives". The 7Up brand is replacing its green bottles with clear recycled plastic as part of the brand's pledge to change to 100% recycled plastic by October 2021. One in four consumers perceives the clear bottle as an improvement in taste, and almost one-third of consumers say they would be more likely to buy 7Up in a clear bottle. [Extracted from the article]