Globally, extensive deforestation and degradation of forests have imposed tremendous pressure on forest landscapes. A recent study dated between 2010 and 2015 from IDH The Sustainable Trade Initiative mentions roughly 122.29 million hectares (Mha) of tree cover were lost - representing around five percent of the total area covered by natural forests in 2010. Beyond the immediate socio-economic and environmental consequences of this transformation, deforestation and land-use changes stand as the … [Read more...] about KOLTIVA launches state-of-the-art EUDR Solutions to enable businesses navigate the EU regulation on deforestation
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Research shows food and beverage companies committed to plastic reduction, prompted by consumer demand
Singapore (16 April 2024): Today’s food and beverage (F&B) companies are poised to minimise plastic as a favoured packaging material, as recent research has unveiled that three out of the top five commitments made by business leaders to address sustainability challenges include the reduction of plastic usage. Tetra Pak’s research examined F&B manufacturers’ attitude to sustainability, now and in five years' time. Half of the surveyed businesses pinpointed consumer demand as the … [Read more...] about Research shows food and beverage companies committed to plastic reduction, prompted by consumer demand
Smart, digital, connected technology for caps and preforms
‘Deep control’ of machine and process form the heart of the latest systems. Next-gen software and AI offer opportunities for even higher efficiency, higher productivity and easier management. At Shanghai, manufacturers can take a close look at all of SACMI's profitable, ready-to-use, future-proof solutions, all designed to smooth their transition to sustainability The 36th edition of Chinaplas (23-26 April 2024, National Exhibition and Convention Center, Hongqiao, Shanghai) will see SACMI … [Read more...] about Smart, digital, connected technology for caps and preforms