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A long-term collaboration between Finnish startup The Paper Lid Company and Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has led to the development of a 100% recyclable paperboard lid for use with takeaway cups. The lid, which is made from fully recyclable dispersion barrier board, is suitable for use with both hot and cold beverages. It uses a novel technology developed by The Paper Lid Company that makes it possible to form the paperboard into the desired shape. The result is a one-piece lid that clicks firmly in place and offers performance that is comparable to that of a traditional plastic lid. “Reducing the volume of plastic waste is a critically important issue, and together with our partners we are continuously developing and testing new innovative solutions that have circular-economy thinking at their core,” says Ilkka Harju, Packaging Services Director EMEA and APAC at Metsä Board. “The paperboard lid is a great example of precisely such a solution.”

Aptar Closures has been the industry leader in providing flow control dispensing solutions for more than 25 years. Its award-winning SimpliCycle recyclable valve is driving sustainability to the forefront of packaging innovation, and in September 2022, RecyClass confirmed its full compatibility with polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) recycling streams. RecyClass is a non-profit, cross-industry initiative facilitating the transition toward a circular plastic economy in Europe. The organization published Design for Recycling Guidelines and, in partnership with independent laboratories, evaluates a variety of products to assess their ability to be recycled. The RecyClass approval provides brands with confirmation that Aptar closures featuring the SimpliCycle valve can directly contribute toward their full packaging recyclability goals. As a result, this summer, SimpliCycle has launched in a variety of dispensing closures with brands in several consumer end markets in Europe.

I am delighted to be able to share with you the news that on February 22, 2023 TASKI acquired substantially all of the assets of NSS Enterprises, Inc. The joining of TASKI and NSS will provide an expanded product offering to you, as well as expanded local resources, including sales, customer service and technical support. Toledo, OH production facilities will continue to service NSS customers, as well as expand TASKI’s footprint in the U.S. The acquisition reinforces TASKI’s dedication to expand our service and support of your business. U.S. production will allow TASKI to improve its time to market, and NSS will benefit from the synergies created by the acquisition. You will also benefit from the global research, development and innovation excellence for which TASKI is renowned. Over the coming months, a dedicated team will work through the beginning stages of integrating the two businesses, with customer service and technical support as the key focus areas. We commit to keeping you informed of the process and will provide regular updates. In the coming days and weeks, the team will be spending time with customers to discuss and explore the benefits of the TASKI-NSS enhanced offering. If you have any questions, please feel free to speak to your NSS and/or TASKI sales representative, who will be happy to discuss, in more detail, the benefits TASKI-NSS can bring to your business.