Nextek’s NEXTLOOPP Project

The first part of the project, POLYPRISM, involves the development of invisible UV-fluorescent markers used on the labels that, once placed on food-grade packaging, can be used to sort food from non-food packaging. The second innovation, PPRISTINE, is a two-stage process that decontaminates PP in the melt and solid state to ensure that any residual chemicals are totally removed from the plastic.

P&G’s Refillable Bottle System

Procter & Gamble’s first refillable bottle system at scale sees a number of its most well-known brands, including Aussie and Pantene, using reusable aluminium bottles and refill pouches. The system consists of a 100% aluminium bottle and recyclable refill pouch, which the company says is made using 60% less plastic (per mL versus standard brand bottle).

MOSSUP (Moroccan Supermarkets Tackling Single Use Plastic)

The WWF estimates that as much as 55% of plastic waste leaks into the Moroccan environment due to uncollected trash and illegal dumping. The project consists of two elements – an incentivised bottle-to-bottle recycling scheme, and a second scheme that focuses on replacing single-use containers with reusable alternatives.

Huhtamaki’s 100% Wood Fiber Cup and Lid for McDonald’s

This specifically engineered sundae cup and lid was developed by Huhtamaki in partnership with Havi for McDonald’s to be used throughout Europe initially. The product is made from 100% wood fiber, without any plastic additives and has been formulated for use with ice cream and a broad range of sauces and toppings.

Nextek’s NEXTLOOPP Project

The first part of the project, POLYPRISM, involves the development of invisible UV-fluorescent markers used on the labels that, once placed on food-grade packaging, can be used to sort food from non-food packaging. The second innovation, PPRISTINE, is a two-stage process that decontaminates PP in the melt and solid state to ensure that any residual chemicals are totally removed from the plastic.

Genesys Innovation

Genesys Innovation from CMC allows customers to feed and pack multi-line orders without the requirement to be strapped or wrapped together. This 3D packaging machine can be directly connected to warehouse storage through the CMC Patented Vary-Tote system. Orders are picked and consolidated into the CMC VaryTote, which is directly conveyed to the Genesys.

Cera2seal by Watttron

Watttron’s digital sealing systems solution offers precise temperature control in sealing, enabling the usage of mono and recycled materials without loss of output and with an approximately 30% energy reduction. It can also be retrofitted into existing machinery.

Smartie’s Worldwide Shift to Paper-Based Packaging

According to Nestlé, Smarties is the first global confectionery brand to switch to recyclable paper packaging, removing approximately 250 million plastic packs sold globally every year. Its new paper packaging is said to be sourced sustainably and is made of a coated paper, paper labels, and carton board.

Dynamic Packaging Configuration X Big Data Innovation

This solution helps HelloFresh to predict its packaging consumption completely autonomously and dynamically. The DPC bundles all data points from production, procurement, logistics and everyday temperature with the goal of calculating the optimal packaging size and coolant quantity.

Mibelle Group’s PET Bottle made from 30% CO2

A fundamental system change in the area of plastic packaging is essential. Mibelle Group’s project aims to initiate and promote such a system change! With the recycling technology of the start-up LanzaTech, CO2 is converted into ethanol and forms the raw material for many other materials, e.g. plastic packaging.