All Flexibles articles – Page 20
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ArticleIVK members express concern over production shutdowns and increasing prices for customers
IVK Europe e.V., which represents European companies that produce PVC films, sheets, and coated fabrics, releases a statement warning of the supply chain, pricing, and regulatory challenges facing the industry going in to 2022.
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ArticlePolymer Comply Europe warns of ‘devastating’ surcharges for plastics convertors
PCE, which provides advice on EU legislation to members of the plastics industry, has released a statement warning that energy surcharges being introduced by polymer suppliers could significantly undermine the profit margins of plastics convertors.
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ArticleThe path to a zero-waste future
Across the globe, two billion tonnes of waste are generated annually, according to The World Bank. Earlier this year, Avery Dennison teamed up with the Future Laboratory to compile the Zero Waste Futures report.
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ArticleRecyclable pouch for therapeutic pet food developed by Coveris
Coveris has partnered with the French pet food manufacturer, Demavic, to launch its range of new therapeutic pet kibble in a monomaterial, recyclable bag.
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ArticleSmithers predict world packaging demand to surpass $1 trillion in 2021
A study released by Smithers suggests that the global packaging industry has returned to solid growth following the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, with its total value expected to reach $1.1 trillion in 2021.
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ArticleAchieving higher recycling rates: could the Mass-Balance approach be the solution?
In a new position paper from Chemical Recycling Europe, the organisation argues that Mass-Balance is “essential” for achieving higher recycling rates through chemical recycling and reducing the plastics industry’s dependency on crude oil.
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Article‘UK first’ antibacterial, recycled and recyclable refuse sack launched by Cedo
Cedo’s Good Karma refuse sacks are reportedly made from 100% recycled plastic with incorporated antimicrobial technology. The sacks are intended for household use and can also be recycled, according to the company.
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ArticleEuPC declares industry concern over inconsistent implementation of single-use plastic laws
The EuPC says the industry is “very concerned” that not all EU member states have implemented the Single-use Plastic Directive (SUPD), which it claims has the potential to undermine the value of the single market.
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ArticleLow-density polyolefin sleeve from CCL offers recycling boost for PP dairy cups
CCL introduces a low-density polyolefin sleeve for PP dairy cups as part of its EcoFloat portfolio, which it says is certified as fully recyclable.
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ArticleTwo opposing views on the French plastic packaging ban
Is the French Government’s plastic packaging ban a watershed moment in the fight against excessive packaging, or a backward step in terms of food waste and overall carbon emissions?
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ArticleNew study shows benefits of bio-digestible barrier coatings
A new study commissioned by DS Smith and Aquapak shows that bio-digestible barrier coatings can increase paper recycling rates and fibre yield, without compromising functionality.
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ArticleOpening up the potential of air: PopPack on its air bubble seal for flexible packaging
We spoke to Cheryl Harrison from PopPack about the EasyPop solution, which features an air bubble that can be popped to break and open the seal of flexible packaging – championing accessibility without compromising on sustainability or security.
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ArticleHow to deal with potential allergens contained in packaging?
In this comment piece, Miriam Jiménez Serrallé, a member of of AIMPLAS’s Food Contact & Packaging Laboratory, explores the challenges of potential allergens in packaging made from plant- and animal based polymers.
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives: Flexible packaging for the healthcare market
In the latest edition of our Sustainability Perspectives podcast series, Noemi Bertolino, VP for R&D EMEA at Amcor Flexibles, talks to Tim Sykes about sustainable flexible packaging solutions for healthcare, one of the most demanding markets for packaging applications.
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ArticleFinnish dog food brand relaunches with Mondi monomaterial packaging
Mondi announces its monomaterial packaging developed for Hau-Hau Champion, a dog food brand from Prima Pet Premium Oy of the Vafo Group, which it says replaces unrecyclable plastic packs while offering high barrier protection and resealability.
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ArticleBerry bpi adds recycled content to film range
Berry bpi packaging solutions announces that it has incorporated up to 50% recycled content into its NorDiVent form, fill and seal (FFS) film, reportedly without any compromise in overall strength and moisture protection performance.
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ArticleKraft Heinz outlines progress towards sustainable packaging targets in new report
In its 2021 Environmental Social Governance (ESG) report, Kraft Heinz outlines the progress it has made so far to reach its target of using 100% recyclable, reusable, or compostable packaging by 2025.
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Article‘Recyclable’ monomaterial retort pouch unveiled by Mondi
Mondi launches RetortPouch Recyclable, a monomaterial solution apparently featuring a high-barrier film alternative to aluminium that means the pouch is “fully recyclable”.
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ArticleCollection – the foundation for flexible packaging’s circular economy
Collecting flexible packaging is key for a circular economy because it sources the feedstock for future sustainable products. CEFLEX thinks minor adjustments to Europe’s waste systems can help send more of these soft plastics where they need to go.