SIG is to raise the proportion of fiber in its aseptic carton structure. The company plans to develop a full-barrier aluminum-free aseptic packaging structure with at least 90 percent fiber content by 2030, with an interim target of at least 85 percent by 2025. Increasing the FSCTM-certified (Forest Stewardship Council™) fiber content of its aseptic cartons and expanding its aluminum-free solutions are key to SIG’s strategy of achieving higher recyclability of carton packs. This supports … [Read more...] about SIG commits to producing aseptic cartons with increasing fiber content to over 90% to enter paper recycling stream
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SIG’s path to Net-Zero approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
SIG, a leading solutions provider of sustainable packaging, has received approval for its group-wide Net-Zero science-based target from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain by 2050 – the most ambitious commitment available through the SBTi process. Of the 2,000+ companies globally with a public net-zero pledge, SIG is among the first 300 companies to have its target validated by the … [Read more...] about SIG’s path to Net-Zero approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Love the Food, Hate the Waste: Tackling Sustainability with Packaging
By Cath Isabedra Food packaging and food waste are two of the biggest contributors to landfill. The problem with food packaging is that it's often unnecessary, used to deliver food but not consumed. Take plastic wraps for fruit and vegetables. They're designed to keep the product fresh for longer but are optional for most people who buy their produce weekly at the local grocery store. The packaging industry is booming. Pre-pandemic, packaging was well on its way to becoming a … [Read more...] about Love the Food, Hate the Waste: Tackling Sustainability with Packaging