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ArticleNew connected paper packaging experience uses ‘eco-friendly’ conductive ink
International Paper has announced the availability of OHMEGA® Conductive Ink + Touchcode™, its latest technology that it says provides a ‘new dimension’ in brand protection to the packaging industry.
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ArticleMondi expands range of recyclable high-barrier paper packaging solutions
Mondi has expanded its FunctionalBarrier range of medium, high, and very high-barrier paper-based packaging to create what it describes as a recyclable substitute for multi-material, aluminium-based alternatives and unrecyclable plastic laminates.
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ArticleWhat will the future of deposit return schemes look like?
In order to make deposit return systems a success, understanding consumer behaviour is crucial. An innovative pilot scheme is currently underway in Serbia, which is using smart technology to gather data on how consumers interact with DRS in a bid to make its use more widespread.
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ArticleStudy suggests that mechanical recycling is most environmentally-friendly method of closed-loop polymer recycling
A new study has compared closed-loop recycling technologies for widely consumed polymers – concluding that mechanical recycling has the lowest impact on the environment, yet generates a lower quality recyclate than alternative solutions.
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ArticleAhlstrom expands greaseproof paper range for food-contact applications
Ahlstrom has developed its FluoroFree greaseproof technology to achieve grease resistance in its fibre-based food packaging for pet food, popcorn, and quick service restaurant applications.
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ArticleALPLA and joint venture partners open PET recycling plant in Romania
In a joint venture with Ecohelp and United Polymer Trading, the ALPLA Group has opened its first PET recycling plant in Romania, which now claims to produce around 18,000 tonnes of recycled material from household waste every year and supply food-grade rPET for the southeast European market.
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Article2023 and packaging: What have we seen so far?
Although we’re still at the very start of 2023, numerous European countries have already introduced significant packaging-focused legislation this year. Elena Rotzokou, global EPR researcher at environmental compliance data consultancy Ecoveritas, talks us through the changes that you need to know about.
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ArticleA closer look at P&G’s recyclable plastic pump
P&G has created a pump dispenser made entirely from plastic that does not need to be disassembled in order to be recycled, including a plastic spring that the company says does not lose stiffness over time.
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ArticleSupply chain transparency helps berry producer to connect with and protect customers
Antares Vision Group, an AIPIA member that is headquartered in Italy and is a leading provider of track and trace and quality control systems, has successfully piloted a supply chain transparency solution for a prominent berry company.
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ArticleSirane announces ‘world first’ ovenable packaging printed with water-based inks
Sirane has released a range of ovenable films and pouches printed with water-based inks in a reported first for the packaging industry.
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ArticleGlass packaging preserves flavour of milk more effectively than paperboard cartons, according to study
A new study has sought to discover whether the material used to package fluid milk has an impact on its flavour, suggesting that glass is the ideal barrier for flavour preservation and paperboard cartons can impact taste throughout the product’s shelf life.
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ArticleNew NFC tag from Toppan replaces plastic with paper as substrate
Toppan, a longstanding AIPIA member with interests globally in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, has developed a near-field communication (NFC) tag label that uses paper material as the substrate for the antenna instead of conventional PET film.
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ArticleMespack and Hoffer launch spout and cap closure made of monolayer material, utilising ‘20% less’ plastic
Mespack and Hoffer Plastics have announced the market launch of the P-15 spout and cap for stand-up pouches – now designed to be compatible with both monolayer materials and Mespack’s horizontal form-fill-seal machines.
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ArticleDow set to reduce workforce by 2,000 roles in bid to deliver $1 billion in cost savings in 2023
Dow has set out a list of targeted actions in its pursuit of $1 billion in cost savings in 2023, which includes optimising labour and service costs – involving the reduction of around 2,000 roles.
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ArticleIntraplás set to commercialise TotalEnergies’ bio-based polymer through food packaging
Intraplás has revealed that it will bring TotalEnergies’ bio-based RE:newable polymer to the packaging market via food-contact drop-in packaging solutions in a move hoped to reduce customers’ carbon footprint.
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Article20% of organisations to prioritise carbon emissions reduction over recyclability and plastic elimination goals by 2026, says Gartner
Gartner, Inc. has predicted that, by 2026, 20% of organisations are going to turn their attention to reducing the carbon footprint of their packaging over eliminating plastics and facilitating recycling.
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ArticleJames Cropper wraps Maison Perrier-Jouët wine in gift wrap made from vine shoots and paper pulp
Maison Perrier-Jouët has partnered with Colourform by James Cropper to produce a luxury gift wrap made of paper pulp and vine shoots with the intention of bringing sustainability to the luxury market.
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ArticleCrown Van Gelder declared bankrupt with increased energy and material costs causing liquidity shortfall
Crown Van Gelder B.V. has been declared bankrupt by the District Court of Noord-Holland with its financial difficulties partially attributed to the high costs of energy and raw materials.
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ArticleStart-up innovation at Pharmapack 2023
Pharmapack Europe 2023’s start-up zone is dedicated to exploring the technologies that are currently being launched or will come on to market in two- or three-years’ time. One of the realities of the industry is that many of its’ next generation technologies are developed by smaller companies before receiving investment, partnering or acquisition, which is why Pharmapack provides start-ups, university spin out and smaller suppliers a platform to showcase new innovations.
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ArticleShip goods, not air
The EU has set its sights on reducing empty space in packaging, with new rules on this issue forming a core part of its recently announced Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive revisions. How will all of this affect the industry, and how can companies get ahead of the curve? Jo Bradley, business development manager at Sparck Technologies, explores the options.