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ArticleLyondellBasell seeks boost in flexible LDPE recycling by acquiring APK
LyondellBasell is acquiring full ownership of APK AG in hopes of adopting the latter’s solvent-based recycling technology for low-density polyethylene and increasing recycling rates for hard-to-recycle flexible plastic waste.
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ArticleCapri Sun petitions EU Commission to lift plastic straw ban for drink pouches
In a move that has sparked controversy, Capri Sun Group has called upon the European Commission to allow the re-introduction of its plastic straws to create a fully mono-material and recyclable pack.
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ArticleSIG and WWF launch project to support forest regeneration in Malaysia
In partnership with the WWF, SIG has launched a new project to improve the management of more than 170,000 hectares and pilot the restoration of 25 hectares in Malaysia’s Ulu Muda Forest Complex.
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ArticleDow announces finalists for the 35th edition of its Packaging Innovation Awards
Dow has announced the finalists of its 35th Packaging Innovation Awards (PIA). The winners will be unveiled at an award ceremony on October 24, 2024, held in conjunction with Tokyo Pack – where they will also be showcased at the exhibition.
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ArticleSiegwerk, Tripack and Multi-Plastics team up on fully recyclable water bottle
Siegwerk, Multi-Plastics and Tripack are set to unveil a fully recyclable shrink sleeve water bottle for the English Mountain Spring Water Company at Label Expo Americas 2024.
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ArticleAkzoNobel launches high-performance internal can body coating
AkzoNobel has launched a new internal coating for beverage cans that is free from BPA and other “materials of concern”, in a bid to deliver superior levels of corrosion protection while providing manufacturers with a solution to address current and future regulation.
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ArticleUse of digital watermarks validated for advanced sorting of flexibles through industrial trials
The HolyGrail 2.0 Initiative has announced the successful validation of digital watermarking technology in combination with NIR for advanced sorting of flexible packaging, with a focus on the separation of hygiene-grade LDPE films and food-grade PP films.
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ArticleSüdpack combines floatable top webs with mono-APET trays for recyclable concept
Südpack has unveiled a new range of PET floatable lidding films. When used on mono-APET trays, the low-density, sealable top webs can be separated during recycling from the APET bottom webs, with the aim of producing cleanly recycled materials.
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ArticleThe ultimate guide to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in 2024
Last December, we brought you a comprehensive rundown of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s development throughout 2023. Now we’ve passed the halfway mark of 2024, and there are further developments to record. In this edition of the Brief, we catch our readers up to speed with the legislation as it stands, and how the industry has responded.
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ArticleUnilever joins forces with US Government and EY on $21 million sustainability innovation fund
A new $21 million collaboration between Unilever, the United States Agency for International Development, and EY is aiming to support entrepreneurs and small businesses across the plastics value chain to scale solutions that reduce plastic use, tackle plastic waste, and build circular economies.
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ArticleXampla and Lehmann Ingredients partner to bring nutrient microencapsulation technology to market
Lehmann Ingredients has announced its partnership with Xampla to supply ‘breakthrough’ nutrient microencapsulation technology across food and beverage applications.
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ArticlePlant fibre-based packaging - LIVE
Plant fibre-based packaging, made from materials such as bamboo or bagasse, plays an important role to fulfil demands for sustainable packaging. What are some of the advantages and challenges around the material? Join the live webinar with YUTOECO on Linkedin.
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ArticleReturnity adapts shipping box solution for varying distribution line setups
Returnity has adapted its reusable shipping box solution to work with various distribution line setups in retail and e-commerce, aiming to meet the challenges of varying production lines, labelling systems and automation technologies.
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ArticleMeet the Swedish company creating bio-based plastic from forest residue
Swedish greentech company Lignin Industries recently announced the commercialisation of its Renol solution – a bio-based material developed from lignin, often found in trees. To learn more about the material and its potential applications, we spoke with the company’s CEO, Fredrik Malmfors.
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ArticlePizza Hut unveils boxes that turn into miniature tables
Pizza Hut has launched the Moving Box Table, a specialty pizza box that turns into a miniature table offering a practical solution for pizza lovers who need a quick and easy dining setup amidst the chaos of moving house
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ArticleAvery Dennison launches inlays and tags for identification and traceability of small medical items
Avery Dennison has announced the launch of its AD Minidose U9XM Ultra High Frequency (UHF) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) high memory inlays and tags, designed for the identification of small pharmaceutical and healthcare items such as syringes, vials and various packaging formats.
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ArticleActive Ants and Oriflame partnership seeks faster processing times for beauty products
E-fulfilment company Active Ants has announced its partnership with beauty brand Oriflame, with its automated operations processing orders ‘50% faster’ than traditional methods.
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ArticleGEA reveals ‘entry-level’ thermoforming packaging machine for the food sector
GEA has announced its new PowerPak 1000 thermoformer machine for packaging meat, meat substitutes, poultry and cheese – said to be an ‘entry-level’ machine for thermoforming with functions previously reserved for machines in the higher performance range.
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ArticleVote in Packaging Europe’s 2024 Readers’ Award!
The nomination period for Packaging Europe’s 2024 Readers’ Award has ended, the finalists have been selected, and now it’s time for you to choose the winner.
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ArticleAntares Vision Group launches cloud-based traceability platform for food and beverage brands
Antares Vision Group has introduced its new Food Safety Solution, a cloud-based platform designed to improve regulatory compliance, precision traceability and supply chain transparency for food and beverage brand owners.