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ArticleResearchers break down and rebuild PET and PP packs in new chemical process
At the University of California, Berkeley, a new chemical process claims to ‘essentially vaporize’ polyethylene, polypropylene, and mixed-plastic waste into building blocks for repolymerization into new plastics.
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ArticleTests suggest continuous inkjet print is suitable for sterilized food films
SÜDPACK and LEIBINGER have tested the suitability of continuous inkjet inks for printing on recyclable films for foods sterilized after being packaged, with a combined packaging and printing solution expected to save food manufacturers time and ensure investment security.
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ArticleFortress Technology publishes whitepaper on sharing best practice in milk powder market
In a new whitepaper published by checkweighing system manufacturer Fortress Technology, the company reviews the environmental benefits of sharing best practice in the global whole and skim milk powder market.
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ArticleEvery Can Counts reports over 100,000 cans recycled across festivals this summer
Every Can Counts has announced that this summer, it helped festival goers across the UK and Ireland recycle over 100,000 cans – a 59% year on year increase – while spreading the word about the importance of recycling.
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ArticleDigitally printable doypack revealed by UPM, Henkel, and Koenig & Bauer
UPM Specialty Papers, Henkel, and Koenig & Bauer have conceptualized a heat-sealable ‘doypack’ confectionary pouch, bringing together recyclability, high barrier properties, and suitability for both traditional and digital printing methods.
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ArticleCounting the human cost of the packaging waste crisis
For all our talk about the “mountains of packaging waste” created in the European Union every year, we rarely see actual physical evidence of this on our continent. Some other parts of the world aren’t so lucky.
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ArticleCompostable cellulose films become sachets for liquid wheatgrass shots
Green Heart Solutions is using Futamura’s NatureFlex cellulose film to produce compostable flexible sachets for Chilean health food producer Soy Silvestre’s wheatgrass shots and avoid single-use plastics.
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ArticleDart Container and Pulpac introduce Dry Molded Fiber production in North American market
Dart Container Corporation and PulPac have announced a strategic partnership to install the first Dry Molded Fiber production line in North America, PulPac Scala.
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ArticleAmcor targets weight and plastic reduction with new shrink bag
Amcor has launched its new Clear-Tite 40 shrink bag solution for fresh and processed meat, said to achieve a 19% reduction in weight when compared to standard 50µ shrink bags.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2024 Finalist Interview: Ardagh Glass Packaging’s NextGen Furnace
As part of our Finalist Interview series ahead of the Sustainability Awards, we spoke to Ardagh Glass Packaging about its NextGen Furnace, designed to reduce the carbon footprint of glass packaging and nominated in the Commercialized Climate category.
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ArticleECOWOOX certification for recyclable wooden packs expands across Europe
The Generalitat Valenciana is helping FEDEMCO, the Spanish Federation of Wooden Packaging and its Components, expand its certification mark verifying the eco-design and recyclability of wooden packaging throughout Europe.
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ArticleSabert boxes hot food to go in fibre-based Hot2Go pack with rPET window
Sabert Europe is targeting a 100% recyclable solution for hot food on the go with its dual-ovenable Hot2Go pack, constituting a natural fibre-based body and optional rPET window.
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ArticleUPM Specialty Papers to present recyclable packaging paper solutions at Fachpack
UPM Specialty Papers has announced it will be presenting its range of fibre-based, recyclable packaging papers at this year’s Fachpack, including solutions co-created with customers and partners across the packaging value network.
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ArticleWhy you should be listening to packaging podcasts
Whether it’s Cory Connors telling us everything we need to know about sustainable packaging, or Packaging Europe’s very own weekly interview series with leading experts, packaging-related podcasts are taking over. In this interview, we caught up with Daniel Willock to learn more about his brand-new podcast project.
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ArticlePakTech launches automated applicator for personal care products
PakTech has introduced its TwinKlip Applicator, aiming to provide ‘precise, consistent, and automated’ application of PakTech TwinKlip Handles to a variety of products such as shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.
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ArticleLinen-embossed label paper for reusable bottles unveiled by Sappi
Sappi Europe is adding a linen-embossed version of its Parade Label WS paper label to its portfolio of wet-glue wet-strength label papers, said to offer ‘outstanding’ performance and visual appeal in such applications as returnable beverage bottles.
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ArticleFermentation chemicals: A green revolution in bioplastics?
Recent technological advancements in fermentation processes are bringing bioplastics back into the spotlight. According to a new report by PreScouter, fermentation chemicals are showing increased potential to become the next disruptor in the green chemistry revolution.
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ArticleGR3N integrates ‘first’ open automation system for advanced plastic recycling
Schneider Electric and GR3N have partnered to develop the ‘first’ open automation system for advanced plastic recycling – which, in the scale-up of GR3N’s depolymerization technology, is set to reduce human error by 40% and engineering costs by 30%.
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ArticleEviosys aims to improve metal packaging accessibility with new closure
Eviosys has unveiled the latest addition to its Orbit closure range, the 66mm diameter closure for jars, designed to be opened without force.
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ArticleColpac launches paperboard packaging line for foodservice and retail
Colpac has introduced Stagione Light, a new line of paperboard food packaging in its Stagione range, designed for serving hot or chilled dishes in foodservice environments.