All Flexibles articles – Page 15
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ArticleEnvopap interview: How can agro-waste help address the sustainability challenge?
Victoria Hattersley spoke with Kaushal Shah, CEO and founder of envoPAP, a company that is creating value from agro-waste in a bid to offer a more sustainable alternative to traditional wood fibre-based paper.
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ArticleYarrah Organic Petfood transitions to mono PE structures
Yarrah, a Dutch producer of organic dog and cat food, is set to transition the packaging for its entire kibble range to recyclable mono PE bags.
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ArticleMars Wrigley turns to Danimer Scientific for biodegradable packaging
Mars Wrigley and Danimer Scientific have announced a new two-year partnership to develop home compostable flexible and rigid packaging for some of the brand’s biggest sellers – including Skittles.
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ArticleSaica Flex reveals ready-to-recycle pouch range offering over 50% recycled content
Saica Flex, the flexible packaging division of Saica Group, has developed a new range of ready-to-recycle monomaterial pouch laminates that can include over 50% recycled materials.
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives - exploring PCR with Amcor
Lucie Charbonnel, responsible for Sustainability at Amcor EMEA, explains not only why high-quality post-consumer recyclate (PCR) is so vital for the overarching goal of building a circular economy, but how this can be achieved in practical terms.
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ArticleEuropean flexible packaging manufacturers voice concern at ongoing tension in polymer market
Members of the flexible packaging value chain are voicing concern at tensions in the polymer market which have been going on for some time, according to a new report.
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ArticleMondelēz International commits to further reduction in use of virgin plastic
Global food and beverage giant Mondelēz International has announced an increased commitment to reducing its use of virgin plastics in its packaging.
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ArticleThe journey towards paper packaging for chocolate
Elisabeth Skoda speaks with Katja Binder, Head of Packaging Development at Ritter Sport about the company's chocolate paper packaging trial.
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ArticleEnhancing the properties of polymers
As we settle into 2021, we take a glance at how some of the leading players in materials science are continuing to address the need to improve the recyclability and functionality of packaging polymers.
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ArticleIMA Ilapak on finding sustainable solutions to packaging challenges
In this Innovation Spotlight, IMA Ilapak introduces its range of flexible packaging solutions which it says can satisfy every form, fill and seal packaging requirement for the food, pharma, medical devices and wet wipes industries.
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ArticleThe Circular Economy in 2021
The value chain will continue to progress on design for recycling this year – but needs to continue to build cross-industry alignment and will look to regulators to provide a supportive landscape.
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Article‘Our struggle is our strength’: A closer look at KIDV’s Community of Practice
We talked to the CoP to learn more about the current state of circularity in flexibles, the challenges the industry faces, and the actions it can take to meet these challenges.
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ArticleNew initiative launched to promote place of mono PET flexible packaging in circular economy
BOPET Films Europe and Searious Business have launched Vita Nova - a new consortium of industry players promoting the use of mono-PET flexible packaging in the circular economy.
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ArticleExploring the sustainability potential of seaweed
SYSTEMIQ set up the Seaweed for Europe coalition in June 2020 to advance and scale a sustainable and innovative seaweed industry in Europe. Packaging Europe takes an in-depth look at the sustainability potential a growing seaweed industry could have.
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ArticleProAmpac launches recyclable film for frozen food products
In the hopes of filling the market gap for premium and high-performance recyclable frozen food packaging, ProAmpac has announced the launch of ProActive Recyclable R-2000F.
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives podcast: Taghleef Industries
Accompanying our Sustainability Awards 2020 and the Sustainable Packaging Summit, we are speaking to a range of thought leaders from across the packaging value chain to share their insights on major sustainability topics.
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ArticleCEFLEX shows new market potential for recyclates from flexible packaging
A new Quality Recycling Process (QRP) for flexible packaging from CEFLEX and its stakeholders reportedly shows that high-value applications for recycled polymers from a mechanical recycling process are viable.
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ArticleBarrier papers or plastics? It’s not so simple
Victoria Hattersley spoke with René Köhler, Head of Business Development Packaging Solutions at Sappi Europe, to delve into the topic of barrier papers and Sappi’s aim to ensure their wider use as the industry begins to phase out fossil-based materia
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ArticleFreeForm Packaging AB launches one-sided paper-based laminate
FreeForm Packaging is launching a new stretchable paper laminate based on 85% paper.
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ArticleMondi unveils range of recyclable barrier papers
Mondi has successfully developed a new recyclable functional barrier paper range.