All Flexibles articles – Page 2
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ArticleCircularity roadmap for U.S PET packaging outlined in new study
A new study has been published by Systemiq outlining a roadmap to transition the U.S. PET packaging and polyester textile industries from the current linear single-use model towards circular, low-waste and low-emission systems by 2040.
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives: Flexible packaging and beyond
At this year’s Fachpack, Elisabeth Skoda caught up with Wipak’s Food Division Commercial Director Michael Martin. They discussed the transformation towards more sustainability in flexible packaging, innovations, Wipak’s plans beyond flexible packaging, wider industry trends and much more.
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ArticleParkside unveils compostable packaging solution for individual tea bags
Parkside has developed compostable packaging with “enhanced” barrier properties for Bird & Blend’s loose tea bag portfolio.
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ArticleThermapet Technologies unveils ‘fully circular’ APET containers for food and hot pour applications
Singapore-based startup Thermapet Technologies has revealed its patented technology for producing ‘fully circular’ amorphous-polyethylene terephthalate (APET) based trays and cups.
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ArticleBerry and Amcor to merge with an all-stock transaction
Amcor and Berry Global (Berry) have announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which Amcor and Berry will combine in an all-stock transaction.
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ArticleBerry reports 36% increase in PCR PE use in industrial, consumer and agricultural products
Berry Global’s European Flexibles division has reported a 36% year-on-year increase in the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) polyethylene (PE) across its industrial, consumer (non-contact sensitive), and agricultural film products.
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ArticleAmcor introduces bakery packaging with 82% carbon footprint reduction
Amcor has launched its AmPrima Flowpack Pro solution for bakery products, said to achieve a carbon footprint reduction of up to 82% compared to traditional packaging solutions, up to 77% reduction in non-renewable energy use and up to 89% reduction in water consumption.
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ArticleSurface-treated paper for medical cold seal coatings revealed by Billerud
Billerud has launched a virgin fibre, surface-treated paper for non-sterile synthetic cold seal coatings in medical applications, including plaster packaging and wrapping for single-use gloves.
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ArticleThe story behind Notpla’s €23 million funding round
Notpla, a producer of seaweed-based packaging materials, recently completed a €23 million Series A+ fundraising round – doubling its initial target. The company plans to use this money to scale its operations in the United States, with the goal of replacing over 100 million units of single-use plastic annually. We recently spoke with the company to learn more about this news – plus its recent “plastic-free” certification from the Dutch Government.
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ArticleBerry introduces LDPE bottle for eye treatment products
Berry Global has launched a new ‘easy-squeeze’ ophthalmic 10ml bottle that has been qualified for use with Aptar Pharma’s Ophthalmic Squeeze Dispenser (OSD), a solution used for preservative-free products including eye treatments.
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ArticleFocus on dairy: Exploring Constantia Flexibles’ new digital print solution for aluminium
At FACHPACK 2024, Constantia Flexibles showcased its “industry-first” aluminium prints, created specifically for die-cut dairy lids. At the event, Elisabeth Skoda sat down with Michael Harder, Senior Vice President Dairy and Thomas Schulz, VP Group Marketing Communication, to learn more about the new technology and the opportunities it can unlock.
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ArticleUPM and Eastman launch recyclable paper-based food pack with compostable biobased coating
UPM Specialty Papers and Eastman have created a pack for food applications requiring grease and oxygen barriers that has a compostable, biopolymer coating.
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ArticleDow reveals Packaging Innovation Awards winners
Dow has announced the winners of this year’s Packaging Innovation Awards (PIA) which include heat-shrink labels created from recycled PET bottles, flat core repair tape said to improve transport efficiency by 112% and a “first of its kind” handwash pouch for the Indian FMCG industry.
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ArticleUPM Specialty Papers and Michelman introduce new recyclable paper packaging structures
UPM Specialty Papers and Michelman have co-created three solutions designed to allow brand owners to replace multi-material, non-recyclable packaging with paper-based alternatives that meet their requirements for food contact and recyclability.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2024 Finalist Interview: Huhtamaki’s recyclable, heat-sealable barrier paper
Ahead of the Sustainability Awards next month, we spoke to Huhtamaki as part of our Finalist Interview series about its OmniLock Ultra Paper, nominated in the Commercialized Recyclable Packaging category.
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ArticleSyntegon machinery packs coffee in Constantia Flexibles’ mono-PE pouch
Syntegon’s advanced PMX packaging platform for coffee packaging now runs Constantia Flexibles’ EcoLamHighPlus mono-polyethylene material in pursuit of an ‘efficient, future-ready solution’ at no extra cost to brand owners.
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ArticlePlastics Recyclers Europe reports recession in the EU’s plastics recycling industry
Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) has expressed concern at the “alarming” downward trend in the European plastics recycling market, stating that recycling companies will continue to go out of business into 2024 “unless the situation is addressed urgently”.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2024 Finalist Interview: Lasso Loop’s ‘smart-bin’ recycling system
As part of our Finalist Interview series ahead of the Sustainability Awards, we spoke to Lasso Loop Recycling about its Lasso ‘smart-bin’ for recycling household plastics, glass, and metals, nominated in the Pre-Commercialized Driving the Circular Economy category.
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ArticleAldi to replace plastic savoury goods packaging with cardboard trays
Aldi has announced plans to remove the plastic windows and trays from several of its savoury goods lines, a move expected to eliminate 127 tonnes of plastic packaging per year once the changes are rolled out.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2024 Finalist Interview: John West’s recyclable multipack can solution
As part of our Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview series, we asked John West about its ECOTWIST aluminium foil stickers, used for the company’s multipack tuna cans. Said to reduce plastic waste and CO2 emissions, the entry is nominated in the Pre-Commercialized Recyclable Packaging category.