All Flexibles articles
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Sponsored ContentWrapping products in heat-sealable cellulosic flexibles with SWM International
In this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series, Philippe Ragot, vice president and general manager for Packaging at SWM International, walks us through the company’s lightweight, heat-sealable cellulosic wrappers, designed to replace flexible plastics.
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ArticleCompostable wood pulp films recommended to replace polymer-based glitter
Futamura recommends the use of its certified compostable, fibre-based NatureFlex films to manufacture glitter in line with upcoming EU restrictions on microplastic leakage.
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ArticleCortec introduces re-pulpable, biodegradable barrier paper
Cortec has unveiled its new EcoBio Barrier Paper, a ‘recyclable, re-pulpable, biodegradable’ barrier paper without PFAS or intentionally added plastics.
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ArticleCEFLEX appoints new leadership team
The Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging initiative (CEFLEX) has announced a new leadership team to guide the next phase of the initiative, following the planned transition of Project Coordinator and founder Graham Houlder towards retirement.
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ArticleLiquid medicines packaged in single-serve pouches with tethered caps
SIG and Zydus Lifesciences will distribute liquid cough and cold medication in single-serve, tethered spouted pouches – aiming for precise dosing, improved hygiene, and reduced waste.
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ArticleINEOS files major anti-dumping cases with the European Commission
Global chemical company INEOS has revealed that it has filed - or is in the process of filing - 10 major anti-dumping cases with the European Commission, citing the need to safeguard European customers, suppliers and contractors from low-cost imports from Asia, the Middle East and the United States.
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ArticleWinners of the Sustainability Awards 2025 announced!
After much anticipation, the winners of the Sustainability Awards 2025 – the “Nobel prize” for sustainable packaging innovations – have been announced!
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ArticleToppan introduces hybrid manufacturing line for BOPP and BOPE films
Toppan and its subsidiary Toppan Speciality Films (TSF) have installed a hybrid manufacturing line capable of producing both biaxially-oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film and biaxially-oriented polyethylene (BOPE) on the same machine.
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ArticleAlbert Heijn’s assorted chicken product bags use 60% less plastic
After switching their rigid plastic containers to flexible bags, Albert Heijn’s assorted chicken products are said to use 60% less packaging and save over 200,000kg of plastic annually.
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ArticleMcDonald’s Japan ditches paper straws for ‘strawless’ rPET lids – and more
McDonald’s Japan will replace its paper straws with ‘strawless’ rPET lids, transport food in 95% biomass plastic, and pack its Happy Meal toys in FSC-certified paper bags, all in hopes of avoiding 6,600 tons of virgin plastic annually.
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ArticleUPM wraps sticky notes in transparent, recyclable paper to reduce CO2
UPM Adhesive Materials has teamed up with One.Five to package stationery in transparent paper, intending to bring down CO2 emissions and streamline recycling.
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ArticleEurostat data reveals over 79 million tonnes of packaging waste generated in EU
Eurostat has published data revealing that 79.7 million tonnes of packaging waste were generated in the EU in 2023, equivalent to 177.8 kg per inhabitant. While this is a reduction of 8.7 kg per capita compared with 2022, the figure remains 21.2 kg higher than in 2013.
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ArticleReflections on K 2025
Under the theme ‘The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible’, a reported 175,000+ trade visitors from around 160 countries gathered in Düsseldorf, Germany for K 2025, with over 3,000 exhibitors presenting their technologies, products and processes. We reflect on the innovations, discussions and solutions displayed at this year’s event.
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ArticleUniversity researchers develop natural plastics to replace petroleum-based packaging
Researchers at Monash University in Australia have published a study highlighting the potential of a new type of biodegradable plastic, by converting food waste sugars into polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) biopolymers.
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ArticlePushing what’s possible in mechanical recycling: A conversation with P&G’s Lee Ellen Drechsler
At K 2025, P&G unveiled an innovation in mechanical recycling developed in collaboration with Lindner - Flexloop. The new process uses a solvent-based extraction process to remove impurities, odours, adhesives and printing inks from used plastic packs. Packaging Europe’s Elisabeth Skoda sat down with Lee Ellen Drechsler, Senior Vice President for Research and Development at P&G to discuss the recent launch, developments in mechanical recycling especially in the area of flexibles and the company’s sustainability pledges.
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ArticleItalian Coca-Cola bottler uses Sidel machines in fully aseptic PET line
The Coca-Cola Company’s Sicily-based bottler, Sibeg, will install a complete aseptic PET line with the help of Sidel – enabling the company to package sensitive products in-house while reducing plastic and energy consumption.
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ArticleRecyclable label, sleeve, pouch and lid portfolio for dairy packs revealed
CCL Label has unveiled a portfolio of labels, sleeves, pouches, and lids for dairy packaging, collectively designed for existing recycling streams with the aim of Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) compliance.
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ArticleClosed-loop system recycles used medical plastics into new device packaging
Coveris and SABIC report that they are recycling Zuyderland Medical Centre’s medical plastic waste into new contact-sensitive packaging, using it to ship guidewires back to the same hospital in a closed-loop system.
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ArticleLive updates from K 2025
Plastics and rubber trade fair K is due to be held in Düsseldorf, Germany from the 8th -15th October this year, and we’ll be reporting on all the key moments. In this article, we’ll be providing you with all the essential information about the event, including interviews, news, commentary and the standout innovations throughout the week.
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ArticleCertified home-compostable coffee pod portfolio revealed by Ahlstrom
Ahlstrom has launched GreenPod Home, its TÜV-certified home-compostable coffee pod portfolio. It is designed to break down in domestic conditions without contaminating the environment.