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ArticleTeysha Technologies partnership set to tackle microplastics in additives
Biopolymer specialist Teysha Technologies has partnered with an undisclosed additives manufacturer to begin joint testing and optimisation on a range of its materials, with a focus on developing alternatives to petroleum-based microplastics.
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ArticleHow drones are reshaping home delivery
Wing, which is owned by Alphabet – Google’s parent company – is already operating its drone delivery services in three countries. We spoke with the company to learn more.
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ArticleAluminium foil replacement developed for flexible packaging applications
Flex Films, the film manufacturing arm of flexible packaging group UFlex, unveils its new patented BOPET high barrier film, F-UHB-M, which it says is designed to replace aluminium foil in flexible packaging applications.
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ArticleRecyClass publishes sorting protocol for plastic packaging
RecyClass has unveiled its ‘Sorting Evaluation Protocol for Plastic Packaging’, which is geared towards companies that would like to analyse the recyclability and traceability of packaging innovations.
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ArticleWeetabix says 99% of packaging will be recyclable by summer 2022
Weetabix Food Company is aiming for 99% of its packaging to be widely recyclable by summer 2022, putting the company on track to make 100% of packaging recyclable ahead of the 2025 deadline set by WRAP for the UK Plastics Pact.
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ArticleAbsolut Vodka launches new limited-edition bottle
The spirits brand Absolut Vodka aims to champion diversity, connection, and sustainability through the launch of a new limited-edition bottle containing 80% recycled glass.
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Article‘First’ Natural Capital Partners certification for labelling material
Label materials supplier UPM Raflatac says RAFNXT+ is the world’s first label material certified as a CarbonNeutral product by Natural Capital Partners.
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ArticleTecnocap and BASF collaborate on metal closures for food packaging
The collaboration between Tecnocap and BASF will see the former’s metal closures for food packaging be manufactured with BASF’s Hexamoll DINCH BMB, a non-phthalate and biomass balanced plasticiser that it says is based on renewable raw materials.
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ArticlePACCOR launches ‘100% Bio-PP’ products
Packaging solutions supplier PACCOR announces it will produce biobased polypropylene (Bio-PP) products for Orkla, a leading supplier of branded customer goods to the grocery, specialised retail, pharmacy, and bakery sectors in the Nordic region.
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ArticleGold German Packaging Award 2021 winners announced
At this year’s FACHPACK trade fair at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, the German Packaging Institute unveiled the winners of its Gold Award for 15 of the most ground-breaking innovations from its pool of German Packaging Award 2021 winners.
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ArticleAmpacet ThermProtect product range reduces recycled PET thermal degradation and yellowing
In our latest Innovation Spotlight, global masterbatch leader Ampacet introduces ThermProtect PET, a new range of stabilising masterbatches which allow for the repetitive heating of rPET without yellowing.
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ArticleIMA FLX, specialised packaging machinery companies to act as a single provider in support of the Choco & Confectionery industry
In our latest Innovation Spotlight, flexible packaging supplier IMA FLX introduces its new collaboration, bringing together companies from across the chocolate and confectionery sector.
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ArticleRedefining machine flexibility
In the latest edition of our Innovation Spotlight, learn more about Rockwell Automation’s approach to the next big hurdle for machine builders: delivering smarter, highly flexible machines without compromising throughput.
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Articlemonta reTec 831 - the sustainable and strong packaging tape
Adhesive tapes expert monta discusses its new self-adhesive tape, monta reTec 831, made with post-industrial recycled polypropylene (rPP), in the latest edition of our Innovation Spotlight.
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ArticleBuilding a more resilient packaging supply chain
In this comment piece, PreScouter Technical Director, Dr Sofiane Boukhalfa discusses challenges and opportunities for the packaging supply chain to build resilience that will reverberate across industries following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ArticleNew VFFS packaging system from tna offers ‘advanced’ performance
Food and packaging solutions specialists tna unveils the newest addition to its flagship vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) packaging system: tna robag 3e, which it says can deliver up to 250 bags per minute with wastage as low as 0.1%.
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ArticleReusable tampon applicator launched by Lil-Lets
Period product brand Lil-Lets debuts its reusable tampon applicator, which is now available to purchase online, and announces it will phase out the manufacturing of its plastic applicator tampons.
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ArticleRanpak unveils 'sustainable' paper-based cold chain solution
Ranpak announces WrapPak, a cold chain solution that it says is recyclable and provides thermal protection for up to 48 hours for e-commerce food delivery.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2021 winners revealed
Last night, the winners of our Sustainability Awards 2021 were announced at FachPack!
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ArticleNew ‘shape your own’ customisation solution for airless products
Beauty packaging manufacturer Quadpack announces new airless product portfolio, CANVAS Airless, which it says allows custom shapes with minimum lead time and reduced investment, while using 15% less plastic.