New robots and modern safety technology make it possible for man and machine to work closely together. Cobots are the name of the machines that facilitate such cooperation. For the packaging industry there are interesting application possibilities.
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The Beiersdorf brand Nivea and the drugstore chain dm have launched a new pilot project. They are providing refill stations for the “Nivea Creme Soft” and “Nivea Creme Sensitive” care showers in three dm stores. The test run is initially limited to a period of six to eight months.
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The praxPACK research project on reusable packaging in the mail order business is making progress. Avocadostore, Otto and Tchibo are now testing RePack shipping bags in use. Experiences and results are to be systematically processed, transferred to an online toolbox and made available to the e-commerce industry.
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With EasyD4R, packaging made of paper, cardboard, glass, aluminium and tinplate can now also be tested for recyclability in addition to packaging made of plastic. Henkel offers the tool as a free download on its homepage to promote the recycling economy.
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The Polish premium brand Dr. Irena Eris needed secondary product packaging for two facial care lines. These should reflect the highest quality level. A special cellulose cardboard from Sappi now expresses the brand’s claim.
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Now Alnatura also offers ketchup, lentils, rice and cane sugar in a deposit jar. The company is thus once again focusing on recycling management. Step by step, Alnatura intends to further expand the use of returnable glass in its product range.
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By the beginning of 2021, Henkel intends to convert its complete tube portfolio for dental care products across all brands to fully recyclable tubes. This will drive forward the recycling economy. The Spanish toothpaste brand “Licor del Polo” was the first.
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The British supermarket chain Tesco has joined forces with the Loop initiative: products are now offered in reusable packaging in online shopping in the UK. The pilot project is to be successively expanded if customer feedback is positive.
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In online retailing, packaging not only serves to protect the goods during shipping, but is also an essential part of the customer journey for brand manufacturers. Arvato Supply Chain Solutions has conducted an unboxing check to identify current packaging trends.
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CCEP Ventures, investment fund of Coca-Cola European Partners, supports the Dutch CuRe Technology. If the start-up succeeds in bringing a new recycling technology to market, Coca-Cola European Partners wants to secure access to recycled PET.
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