Tag: Berry Global

Berry Bottle Supports Green Oil’s Environmental Mission

Stuart Mitchell

A bottle and cap solution from Berry Global, both made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic, is supporting eco-friendly performance lubricants manufacturer Green Oil in its mission to ‘lubricate the world without polluting it.’ Green Oil produces alternative products that are more environmentally friendly than all-purpose lubricants and penetrating oils, which are traditionally made from petrochemicals. Instead, the company uses sustainably sourced, plant-based ingredients, which are fully biodegradable and free of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), a non-biodegradable, carcinogenic chemical which is commonly used in lubricant manufacture. For its Gardinól house, garden, DIY, office…

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Berry incorporates 30% PCR content into its NorDiVent® Dry Packaging Solution to Deliver Sustainability Benefits While Maintaining Marlon’s Mortar Quality

Stuart Mitchell

Berry Global’s NorDiVent® Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) film is playing a key role in helping Danish dry mortar specialist Marlon meet its sustainable packaging goals. Marlon is dedicated to leading the way in sustainability within the construction materials sector, focusing on reducing its carbon footprint, enhancing energy efficiency, and promoting responsible sourcing. By working in partnership with Berry, Marlon has been able to switch from NorDiVent bags made from 100% virgin plastic to a version containing 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. Alongside this, the film has also been successfully downgauged by 7%…

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Berry Boosts PCR PE Plastic Use by 36%, Strengthening its Circularity Commitment

Stuart Mitchell

Berry Global’s European Flexibles division has reported a significant 36% year-on-year increase in the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) polyethylene (PE) across its industrial, consumer (non-contact sensitive), and agricultural film products. This achievement reflects Berry’s dedication to driving sustainable packaging solutions and helping customers meet their environmental goals. The steady growth in the use of recycled content, a trend that has continued since 2021, demonstrates Berry’s proactive approach and commitment to sustainability. Berry Global has set a goal to use 30% circular plastics across its FMCG packaging products by 2030.…

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Berry Global and VOID Technologies Collaborate to Launch High-Performance, Sustainable Film for Pet Food Packaging

Stuart Mitchell

Berry Global Group, Inc. and VOID Technologies are excited to announce their successful collaboration to commercialize a new high-performance polyethylene (PE) film designed for pet food packaging. This innovative film delivers superior strength, toughness, and puncture resistance, enabling an all-PE solution suitable for store drop-off recycling while helping eliminate problematic non-recyclable materials. The collaboration leverages VOID’s patented VO+™ technology, utilizing its 1300 Series PE Voiding Agents and Berry Global’s proprietary film formulation and MDO process knowledge. This unique combination creates cavitated micro-scale air pockets in the film, reducing plastic density…

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Berry’s Prevented Ocean Plastic Bottle™ Helps Tackle a Global Problem

Stuart Mitchell

One of the global sustainable packaging leaders Berry Global Group, Inc. has partnered with Brookfield Drinks for the launch of a new spring water range in a first-to-market bottle made completely from Prevented Ocean Plastic™ (POP). It is estimated, that every 500ml bottle of NEO WTR, made using discarded plastic that has been collected along coastlines at risk of ocean plastic pollution, stops the equivalent of approximately 1.7 plastic bottles entering the ocean.2 In addition to the POP bottle, both the label and cap are fully recyclable to offer a complete…

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