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ArticleAmcor furthers investment in ePac Flexible Packaging by $45 million
Amcor has announced a further strategic investment of $45 million in the digitally-based ePac Flexible Packaging – manufacturers of stand-up pouches, lay flat pouches, and roll stock, with a self-claimed advantage in print technology – to increase its minority shareholding in ePac Holdings LLC.
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ArticleUkrainian start-up Releaf Paper enters EU market with online launch
Releaf Paper, a Ukrainian-based start-up that uses a patented technology to process fallen leaves into cellulose for paper production, has launched its paper bags for the EU and UK markets with a dedicated webstore.
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ArticleAIPIA Summit Chicago latest: Speakers offer key insights into consumer connectivity
With the biggest line up of smart packaging expert speakers since pre-pandemic, the AIPIA Smart Packaging Summit in Chicago, (hosted by Pack Expo International, McCormick Place, 25 October 2022) will offer an important overview of the latest developments in connected and digital packaging.
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ArticleUPM unveils new food-safe, pulpable and recyclable paper for packaging
UPM Specialty Papers has announced its new Confidio and Confidio Pro designs, which are resistant to moisture and grease and compatible with heat sealing.
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ArticleGetting the sustainable message across: What is the role of Smart Packaging?
How can our industry empower consumers to play a larger role in recycling and packaging sustainability in general? The answer, according to AIPIA’s communications director Andrew Manly, lies in smart packaging.
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ArticleWhat role can packaging play in the reduction of carbon footprints?
Against a backdrop of rising greenhouse gas emissions and extraordinarily high levels of food waste, what role can packaging play in terms of carbon reduction? Dr. Thomas Gröner, director at TG Pack Solutions, gives us his thoughts on this in his latest opinion piece.
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ArticleDow and Mura announce plans for ‘Europe’s largest’ advanced recycling facility
Mura Technology has announced plans to construct a new advanced recycling facility at Dow’s Böhlen site in Germany, which the companies claim will be the largest facility of its kind to date in Europe with a potential capacity of 120 kilo tonnes per annum.
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ArticleSOMIC Verpackungsmachinen to display flexible packaging machine at Fachpack 2022
SOMIC is set to display its flexible 424 DT end-of-line packaging machine at this year’s Fachpack convention in Nuremberg.
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ArticlePeli BioThermal launches reusable cold chain shipping solution
Peli BioThermal has announced a new reusable, flexible, temperature-controlled shipping solution. It says Crēdo Go is designed to adapt to customer programs, as well as helping pharmaceutical companies reach environmental, social and governance goals, cost reduction targets and operational performance indicators.
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ArticleHuhtamaki and Stora Enso launch industrial scale recycling programme for paper cups in Europe
Huhtamaki and Stora Enso have collaborated to launch a new paper cup recycling initiative, The Cup Collective. The programme aims to recycle and capture the value of used paper cups on an industrial scale.
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ArticleInvisible message embedded in labels can help fight against counterfeit products
Talon International, which invented the first zipper in 1893 and today offers solutions in tags, labelling and printed marketing, has launched a new anti-counterfeit and consumer engagement technology.
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ArticleWhat’s next for PepsiCo’s sustainability drive under its new Chief Sustainability Officer?
We spoke to Katharina Stenholm, PepsiCo’s new Chief Sustainability Officer and Senior Vice President, to check in on the company’s progress and her role within it.
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ArticleCircularise leads value chain collaboration on public blockchain for mass balance certification
Circularise has announced a joint project with ISCC, bringing together material suppliers, OEMs, brands, and trading companies to test a public, blockchain-based digital system, with the aim of supporting transparency and data integrity for mass balance certification.
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ArticleWinners of the Sustainability Awards 2022 announced!
The winners of the commercialized innovations & initiatives categories of the Sustainability Awards 2022 – as well as our annual Readers’ Award – were revealed last night at the Sustainable Packaging Summit, in Lisbon.
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ArticleUNITED CAPS and Mimica partner on cap aiming to increase accessibility and reduce food waste
UNITED CAPS and Mimica have collaborated on a cap which is reportedly an accessible freshness indicator for all types of perishable products. The project aims to reduce food waste and increase consumer food safety.
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ArticleFinalist interview: WestRock’s fibre-based mailer solution
WestRock’s fibre-based mailer solution, KD-fold™, is a curbside recyclable replacement for single-use plastic mailer bags. Find out more about the solution in this interview with WestRock, which is a finalist in the E-Commerce category of the Sustainability Awards 2022.
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ArticleFinalist interview: Pre-cutting recyclable resins for FFS with Synerlink’s Snapcut tool
A finalist in the Machinery Category of the Sustainability Awards 2022, Synerlink’s Snapcut tool is an equipment modification that allows for the pre-cutting of recyclable and recycled materials like rPET to the correct depth for Form Fill Seal (FFS) applications, without compromising on quality and safety.
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ArticleFinalist Interview: Henkel’s ‘carbon-negative’ hot melt adhesive
With only hours to go until the Sustainability Awards 2022, we speak to Henkel about its ‘carbon-negative’ hot melt packaging adhesive, which has been nominated for our award under the Climate category.
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ArticleMondi launches Hug&Hold, a new alternative to plastic shrink wrap
Mondi has created a recyclable paper packaging solution to wrap and transport PET beverage bottles, which it says can replace plastic shrink wrap.
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ArticleThat’s the spirit! Augmented Reality App connects to new consumer segment
Last November AIPIA reported on a new Augmented Reality (AR) experience aimed initially at the beer sector called SWIGR, which is a clever way for consumers to discover the story behind their favourite drinks. The company now reports the experience will soon feature on whisky, gin, and vodka, expanding it beyond the beer industry.