All Flexibles articles
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ArticleBASF, SÜDPACK and Werz collaborate on polyamide packaging for HORECA sector
Packaging film supplier SÜDPACK, food service company Werz and BASF Gastronomie have teamed up to utilize BASF’s polyamide Ultramid Ccycled material for meat and sausage packaging in the hotel, restaurant and catering sector.
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ArticleFibre-based bottle from Zipform contains 50% PCR and avoids plastic liner
Zipform Packaging has developed a bottle made with 95% wood-based fibre and over 50% post-consumer recycled content, replacing the conventional plastic liner with a moisture- and oxygen-resistant barrier layer to improve recyclability.
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ArticleAmcor and Fedrigoni unveil ‘recycle-ready’ wet wipe packaging
Amcor and Fedrigoni have teamed up to develop ‘recycle-ready’ flexible packaging for wet wipes, said to be recyclable in PE recycling streams across Europe.
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ArticleThe Swedish Rheumatism Association launches label for ‘easy to use’ products
The Swedish Rheumatism Association has launched a product label for packaging and products certified as ‘easy to use’, giving consumers the opportunity to choose packaging tested and approved by people with impaired hand function.
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ArticleRecyclable, fibre-based thermal insulation liner to cut EPS from supply chains
Visy’s fibre-based thermal insulation liner is intended to replace expanded polystyrene with a kerbside recyclable alternative while maintaining the protective properties of conventional solutions.
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ArticleConsumer purchases most influenced by recyclability claims, Amcor research suggests
New research from Amcor suggests that recyclability claims are the most influential on consumer purchase decisions, with 84% of consumers reporting that they check on-pack instructions to inform how they dispose of products.
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ArticleMEPs insist PPWR’s industrial packaging reuse quotas need more work
Various MEPs have urged the European Commission to revisit the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s reuse quotas for industrial packaging, arguing that failing to consider contamination in transit or the availability of alternative materials will impact European supply chains.
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ArticleReichmuth & Co and Enviroo to construct PET recycling plant
Reichmuth Infrastructure (Reichmuth & Co) has announced it will be financing the construction of a PET recycling plant in the north-west of England, in cooperation with developer and operator Enviroo.
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ArticleClosed Loop Partners reveals high volumes of recycled food-grade PP at MRFs
Closed Loop Partners has published new data - retrieved through utilizing AI-powered vision systems - which reveals high volumes of recycled food-grade polypropylene (PP) has been captured at materials recovery facilities (MRFs).
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ArticleCollation shrink films containing PCR unveiled by ExxonMobil and partners
ExxonMobil has helped Plastilene and Reciclene develop collation shrink films with post-consumer recycled content, claiming to reinforce their strength and durability with its polyethylene polymer.
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ArticlePortugal to launch Deposit Return Scheme in 2026
Portugal is set to launch its national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for single-use beverage packaging in 2026, with non-profit SDR Portugal as scheme administrator and waste management company Sensoneo as IT solution provider.
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ArticleAgilyx launches Plastyx Ltd. to supply feedstock for European plastic recycling industry
Agilyx has announced the launch of Plastyx Ltd. in collaboration with Plastic Energy founder Carlos Monreal, designed to source and supply feedstock for Europe’s advanced plastic recycling market.
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ArticleTOPPAN to acquire BOPP film manufacturer Irplast
TOPPAN has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 80% of the issued shares of Italian based BOPP film manufacturer Irplast from the current majority shareholder, investment fund Cheyne Strategic Value Credit.
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ArticleCoffee refills to be packed in ‘recycle-ready’ paper pouch from Amcor
Designed to be a ‘recycle-ready’ refill pack for dry beverage products like instant coffee, Amcor’s new paper-based stand-up pouch claims to offer a 73% reduction in carbon footprint and meet consumer demand for recyclable refills.
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ArticleXact Prepack and Termoformas produce plastic trays and punnets with 80% recycled content
Xact Prepack has partnered with Termoformas to create plastic punnets and trays for the food industry with a minimum of 80% recycled content, designed for applications including meat and fresh produce.
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ArticleLecta reveals new barrier base paper for flexible packaging
Lecta has introduced its Linerset FP barrier base paper for converters and printers, designed for flexible packaging and seeking to offer a strong translucent alternative for bags, pouches and wrapping applications.
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ArticleNextek and Coveris to convert post-consumer packaging waste into recycled resins and films
Nextek and Coveris have announced a partnership aiming to convert post-consumer polyolefin (PE and PP) packaging waste into food-grade recycled resins and films using Nextek’s COtooCLEAN process.
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ArticleNew data says Swedish DRS recycled 2.8 billion beverage containers in 2024
According to new data from Sweden’s Deposit Return System (DRS) operator Pantamera (Returpack), more than 2.8 billion PET bottles and aluminium cans were returned in 2024 – a 6% increase from the previous year, with every person in Sweden recycling 271 containers on average.
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ArticleAustralian advanced chemical recycling criteria target food-grade plastic packs
GPT Circular and iQRenew have finalized quality and specification criteria for the use of Australian soft plastics in global advanced chemical recycling – a move set to keep contamination low, ensure efficient processing, and result in food-grade packaging materials.
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ArticleAhlstrom introduces new base paper for flexible food packaging
Ahlstrom has introduced LamiBax Flex to its portfolio of base papers, designed specifically for flexible packaging and said to achieve ‘exceptional’ barrier properties while optimizing costs.