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ArticleLANXESS and BP collaborate on ‘sustainable’ raw materials for plastics production
Speciality chemicals company LANXESS and energy company BP have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at increasing the use of sustainable raw materials in high-tech plastics production.
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ArticleTaghleef Industries unveils new shrink film range
Taghleef Industries launches its new SHAPE360 shrink film range, including an update to its SHAPE360 TDS shrink sleeve label solution, which it claims can improve PET bottle recycling quality.
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ArticleFibre-based beverage box produced with DS Smith’s Circular Design Metrics
DS Smith says it has designed and manufactured the “first ever” fibre-based box solution to use its Circular Design Metrics, which it will supply to a COP26 initiative led by Toast Ale to highlight the role of food waste in the climate crisis.
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ArticleATS Packaging Machinery launches new capping machine
ATS Packaging Machinery has unveiled a new Gemini capping machine incorporating its high-precision tightening technology, which the company says is the most advanced available on the market.
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ArticleWaddington’s ‘fully recyclable’ fruit punnets offer product protection without bubble pads
Novolex® brand Waddington Europe has unveiled what it claims is a 100% monomaterial punnet for soft fruit, which uses the company’s MONOAIR cushion technology to protect products while apparently reducing plastic content.
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ArticleMura Technology on recycling the unrecyclable
We spoke to Mura Technology to learn more about their HydroPRS™ (Hydrothermal Plastic Recycling Solution) process and the launch of their first commercial scale plant in Teesside.
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ArticleWhat does the future hold for advanced recyling?
A recent report from RaboResearch suggests that the advanced recycling industry continues to expand despite criticism, with a high volume of collaborations and projects being announced in 2021, and new players emerging in regions including East Asia.
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ArticleWebinar: Beverage Coding Solutions
The beverage industry is growing worldwide with opportunities driven by new drink formats and changing consumer preferences. The sector has a variety of containers to code across many material types, often at high speeds.
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ArticleSmurfit Kappa unveils ‘sustainable’ expansion to bag-in-box range
Smurfit Kappa is set to release Vitop Renew, a new version of its bag-in-box Vitop tap solution, which it says is made from bio-based PP resins using chemical recycling, and composed of 53% recycled and renewable content.
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ArticleThe Rapid Interview with Etykiety.pl
We discuss the printing and labelling industry, and how it can be more ecological in its approach, in our latest Rapid Interview with Etykiety.pl.
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ArticleSolvay announces new innovation for recycling PVDC
Solvay has conducted a proof of concept apparently demonstrating that polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC), which is used in food, beverage and healthcare multilayer packaging, has the potential to be recycled.
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ArticleLactips announces cellulose coating solution for sealable packaging
Lactips has developed a coating solution called Plastic Free Paper, which it claims provides an alternative to plastics in sealable packaging applications by maintaining the barrier properties of cellulose without impacting its end-of-life.
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Enabling circularity & improving efficiency of flexibles with laminating adhesives
The final of our series of three short videos exploring Bostik's sustainable lamination program investigates the opportunities to enable circularity & improve efficiency through laminating adhesives for flexible packaging.
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ArticleReusable packaging for automotive parts developed by Antalis
Antalis Packaging announces a reusable pack designed to reduce waste and increase efficiency in the distribution of car parts for its partner, an aluminium die casting company that supplies the automotive value chain.
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Article‘Recyclable’ monomaterial retort pouch unveiled by Mondi
Mondi launches RetortPouch Recyclable, a monomaterial solution apparently featuring a high-barrier film alternative to aluminium that means the pouch is “fully recyclable”.
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ArticleLaser marking – leave a mark without consumables!
In the latest edition of our Innovation Spotlights, Merck introduces its webinar on harnessing the potential of laser beams with Iriotec® 8000 laser-sensitive pigments.
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ArticleHow is HolyGrail 2.0 working in practice?
September was a busy month for the HolyGrail 2.0 project, which aims to simplify the process of sorting packaging waste through the use of digital watermarking technology.
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ArticlePlastic packaging for fruit and vegetables to be banned in France
The French Government has announced plans to ban fruit and vegetables from being sold in plastic packaging from January 1st, 2022, as part of its anti-waste law aimed at creating a circular economy with single-use plastic phased out by 2040.
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ArticleHow your business can avoid greenwashing
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published detailed guidance for businesses making environmental claims about their products and services.
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ArticleOMRON launches new PCB inspection system
OMRON announces its new inspection system, the VT-S10 Series, which uses imaging technology and AI to automate high-precision processes for PCB sub-assemblies, apparently eliminating the need for specialist operator skills.