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ArticleALPLA and zerooo create reusable PET bottle for cosmetic products
ALPLA and zerooo have developed a standardized solution for cosmetics and care products, using reusable and recyclable PET bottles.
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ArticleHow Saica Flex targets a circular future for flexible packaging
How does Saica’s flexible packaging division prioritize innovative and environmentally conscious practices? Miguel Angel Dora, general manager of Saica Flex, explains
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ArticleCoveris counteracts retail theft with increased security label production
In response to rising prices and increasing retail theft, Coveris has set its sights on bolstering its security label production through further investments and R&D.
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ArticleEuropean Commission permits 'first-of-its-kind' microchip manufacturing plant
The European Commission has approved a €5 billion German measure to help European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) build and operate a ‘first-of-its-kind’ microchip manufacturing plant in Dresden – planning to produce 480,000 silicon wafers annually when it operates at full capacity by 2029.
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ArticleInfinium and Borealis to produce low-carbon-footprint plastics from waste CO2 emissions
Infinium and Borealis have entered into an agreement to enable the production of low-carbon-footprint polyolefins generated from waste carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere.
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ArticleEFI and Packsize create on-demand box system and water-based digital press
EFI and Packsize collaborated in May to produce ‘the world’s first’ on-demand box system that integrates full-colour printing on boxes using a single automated solution, and a water-based version of the Nozomi single-pass digital press for corrugated packaging.
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ArticleBehind the scenes at the German Packaging Awards: standouts, trends, and more
Last month, we reported on the winners of the German Packaging Institute’s German Packaging Awards 2024. Now, in a unique opportunity to gain insight into the jury process, we spoke to jurors Simone Marquardt, head of Packaging Development & Packaging QA at Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli; Norbert Menzel, head of Packaging Technology at Beiersdorf; and Christoph Waldau, CEO of B+P Creality – learning more about their experiences on the panel, the entries that impressed them this year, and the packaging trends they’ve noticed.
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ArticleSeaweed packs from PA Consulting and Searo Labs to lessen SUPs and PFAS
PA Consulting and Searo Labs have unveiled seaweed-based packaging items in hopes of cutting down on the global consumption of plastics, single-use packaging, and PFAS within the food, personal care, and home care sectors.
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ArticleWipak to present dairy product cup and GreenChoice solutions at Fachpack 2024
Wipak has announced it will be presenting its FlexPod alternative cup for dairy products, aiming to eliminate the need for consumers to separate components for sorting and recycling, and its other GreenChoice solutions at this year’s Fachpack 2024 in Nuremberg from 24th-26th September.
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ArticleMarks & Spencer ‘first’ UK retailer to use paper packaging for garlic baguettes
Marks & Spencer (M&S) claims it is the first UK retailer to move to paper packaging for its garlic baguettes, a move predicted to eliminate 5.5 million units of plastic from its supply chain.
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Article‘World’s first’ mono-material vacuum pack for coffee among Mondi’s FACHPACK lineup
Mondi will showcase the ‘world’s first’ mono-material vacuum packaging solution designed for coffee producer Paulig among its range of paper, plastic, and combined material solutions at FACHPACK 2024.
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ArticleSmurfit Westrock designs ‘shelf-ready’ Woodforde’s beer boxes to attract and protect
Smurfit Westrock has produced ‘shelf-ready’ beer boxes for Woodforde’s – designed to catch a consumer’s eye on a crowded supermarket shelf, attract repeated purchases, and resist water damage.
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ArticleSiegwerk announces new barrier and heat-seal coatings for paper mills
Siegwerk has revealed its new coating applications for paper mills, said to combine barrier functionality against liquids and water vapour with heat-seal capabilities, aiming to enable paper solutions without the need for separate plastic lamination.
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ArticleRadnor Hills and Ardagh partner on recyclable canned water for golf events
Radnor Hills and Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) have teamed up to produce bespoke ‘infinitely recyclable’ canned water, aiming to help keep golfers hydrated at professional events this year.
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ArticleGear pump metering systems from CIRCOR dispense foam, adhesives and sealants
CIRCOR International has revealed its Zenith 2K Precision Gear Metering Systems, intended for precise, efficient multi-component material dispensing in the foam, adhesive, and sealant industries.
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ArticleAmazon to trial Prime Air drone delivery service in UK and Italian airspaces
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority has permitted Amazon to fly drones beyond a human operator’s line of sight and trial small e-commerce deliveries via its Prime Air service. Amazon also plans to run a similar project in Italy this year.
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ArticleWiliot helps businesses communicate with packaging through generative AI
Wiliot’s WiliBot – a generative AI chatbot that communicates with ambient IoT-connect products – seeks to improve visibility throughout supply chains by facilitating conversations between businesses and their stock.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2024 Finalist Interview: thyssenkrupp’s CO2-reduced tinplate
As part of our Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview series, thyssenkrupp spoke to us about its CO2-reduced tinplate, aiming to reduce emissions in the packaging steel process and nominated in the Commercialized Climate category.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2024 Finalist Interview: Paptic’s renewable material for surface-sensitive products
As part of our Finalist Interview series ahead of the Sustainability Awards, we spoke to Paptic about its renewable material, designed to be a recyclable material alternative to pack surface-sensitive items, nominated in the Commercialized Renewable Materials category. You’re a finalist in the Sustainability Awards 2024. Congratulations! ...
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ArticleAvery Dennison launches industrial inlays and tags featuring Impinj M830 chip
Avery Dennison has announced AD Dogbone and AD Squarewave as its first industrial Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) inlays and tags to feature the Impinj M830 chip, designed for maximum performance in a range of automotive, logistics, and industrial environments.