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and the High-Level Champions, has of tracking announcements and ini- the global fight against climate change.
released a summary report detailing tiatives made during COP 28. For the The industry’s initiatives, commit-
ments, and declarations signal a shift
towards more sustainable and envi-
ronmentally friendly practices.

As the world continues its journey to-
wards a more sustainable future, the
packaging sector’s active engagement
in global climate action is a testament
to its commitment to making a posi-
tive impact on the planet.
Heading: Thermochromic Master-
batches
Description: Kandui has developed
Thermochromic masterbatch, a kind
of additive masterbatch which brings
reversible colour changing properties
to the fiber or moulded items.
These masterbatches have an activa-
tion temperature. The end product
becomes fully coloured below the
key outcomes from the Global Cli- packaging sector, this means staying activation temperature & colourless
mate Action Agenda. informed about developments that above the activation temperature.

Packaging professionals should pay can influence industry practices and This property is utilised in the secret
close attention to this report, as it standards. coding of fabrics and other moulding
highlights the industry’s potential im- The sector’s active participation in items, adding a security feature to the
pact on achieving the goals set forth in global climate action aligns with the original branding. It is also extensively
the Paris Agreement. broader efforts to combat climate used in children toys such as bottles/
change, contributing to the first Glob- ice-cube storage containers wherein
Tracking progress for a sustainable fu- the toy will change colour if refriger-
ture al Stocktake concluded at COP 28. ated.
In the end, COP 28 positioned the
The executive secretary of the UN-
FCCC emphasised the importance packaging sector as a key player in

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