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ArticleHow is the Italian packaging industry preparing for a new era of label information requirements?
As Italy’s deadline requiring companies to inform consumers of the material contents and final destination of their packaging approaches, Giunko launches a QR- or barcode-enabled label that connects to an online database of geolocated information.
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ArticleNew ultra-cold chain solution for pharmaceuticals developed by Tower
Tower has launched a new pallet solution for the transport of ultra-cold temperature-critical pharmaceuticals, including vaccines.
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ArticleCan the packaging industry cope with a supply chain in crisis?
With the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, surging prices for energy and raw materials, and Forces Majeures destabilising the global supply chain, we spoke to Cepi and the Polymers for Europe Alliance to find out how the packaging industry is faring.
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ArticleEco-Products expands range of sugarcane foodservice containers
Eco-Products adds seven new items to its Vanguard portfolio, a line of containers for foodservice applications made from sugarcane and without chemicals of high concern.
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ArticleEuropean bioplastics industry criticises EU methodology comparing fossil-based and bio-based plastics
In a statement released today by the European Bioeconomy Alliance, the coalition details its criticisms of a new methodology for life cycle analysis (LCA) developed by the European Commission’s Joint Research Committee (JRC).
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Sustainability Perspectives: Avery Dennison’s Circular program for recycling label liners
In the latest episode of our Sustainability Perspectives Series, Melina Spanoudi speaks with Niels Christian Schou from Avery Dennison to learn more about their AD Circular program for recycling paper and filmic label liners.
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ArticleHeidelberg commits to climate neutrality by 2030
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG says it will commit to becoming climate neutral by 2030 and establishes an Environmental Social Governance (ESG) panel to define and develop its sustainability strategy.
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ArticleTaking the next steps in the digitization of packaging
Andrew Manly, communications director at the Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association, looks back at this year’s AIPIA congress and at some of the main takeaways.
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ArticleUsing packaging to make period care more sustainable – and more inclusive
We spoke with Nick Jain, COO and co-founder of August, about how the company is using its packaging to make sustainable period products more accessible and inclusive.
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ArticlePlans to expand bio-based packaging foam portfolio announced by Stora Enso
Stora Enso announces a new portfolio of what it claims are fully recyclable, bio-based foams made from wood, which can be used for protective and thermal packaging.
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ArticleMULTIVAC Smart Services: Greater efficiency and machine availability thanks to digital solutions
In the latest edition of our Innovation Spotlight, MULTIVAC introduces its Smart Services, which offer transparent processes and data processing in real-time to contribute to the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of systems and lines.
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ArticleSABIC polymer ‘first’ to receive circular accreditation from Zero Plastic Oceans
Working in collaboration HHI, SABIC claims to have used the advanced recycling of recovered mixed and used ocean-bound plastic to develop certified circular polymers – a world first, according to the companies.
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ArticleAccount for consumer safety before expanding e-commerce, urges food industry expert
ULMA Packaging UK has released details of new research examining the “e-commerce boom” and how food packaging might be reconfigured for consumer safety in response to the significant growth of online platforms for the food industry.
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ArticleSmurfit-Kappa launches new thermo-laminated film for bag-in-box portfolio
The Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box Ibi facility in Spain has started the production of bags with a new thermo-laminated metallised film, M-Compact 77, which the company says is a more sustainable option.
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ArticleThe Week in Brief: 22nd-26th November
End of life took centre stage this week - with news regarding ‘Europe’s first’ polystyrene advanced recycling plant, and the flexibles value chain calling on legislators to develop a specific recyclability framework for their industry.
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ArticleProseal expands end of line solutions
Proseal announces that, following the introduction of new case packing machines and AutoCoding Systems (ACS) joining the JBT Corporation, it now offers customers complete end of line packaging solutions for a range of applications.
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ArticleWestpak launches heat-sealable card punnets
Westpak Group Ltd has unveiled a range of new punnet and tray designs, which the company says will offer grocery suppliers and retailers a paper-based, heat-sealable alternative to plastic punnets.
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ArticleThe Ellen MacArthur Foundation on the key takeaways from COP26
Governments lead at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation Miranda Schnitger discusses learnings from the historic COP26.
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ArticleOver 21 million items could be delivered broken during Black Friday sales period
According to research by DS Smith, 41% of people expect to receive up to six faulty or damaged items – partially due to poor packaging – following the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, representing a total cost of at least £739 million.
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ArticleInvestment secured for ‘Europe’s first’ polystyrene advanced recycling plant
Ineos Styrolution has today confirmed that it will invest in a chemical recycling facility for polystyrene, with what is reportedly the first facility of its kind in Europe expected to be operational by the second half of 2022.