All Flexibles articles – Page 22
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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.
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ArticleFood packaging: Balancing functionality and sustainability
Food loss and food waste remain a big challenge. How are packaging companies working to help address this problem while striking a balance between the sustainability of the packaging materials used and their function to keep food fresh?
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ArticleToppan develops fire extinguishing film for lithium-ion batteries
Toppan Printing has developed a fire extinguishing film that responds to heat by emitting aerosol particles.
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ArticleSüdpack, Recenso and Count join forces on chemical recycling project
Together with its partners Recenso and Count, Südpack hopes that its new chemical recycling project will allow it to demonstrate that reusable materials generated during the production of films are not waste, but can be a valuable resource.
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ArticleInterview: The challenge of integrating recyclate in flexible packaging
The inclusion of recycled plastics into diverse packaging formats is a challenge for the plastics and packaging value chains.
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ArticleLiquibox unveils range of bag-in-box solutions with mono-material bags
Liquipure, a new product family from liquid packaging and dispensing specialist Liquibox, is a range of mono-material bag-in-box solutions that the company says aligns with global design guidelines for flexible packaging.
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ArticleHighland Spring launches multipack with 100% recycled film
Highland Spring Group has presented its 12 x 500ml multipacks with Coveris’ Duralite R film in January, in what the company says is the first commercial application of the film.
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ArticleVTT collaborating with Arla, Paulig and Wipak on cellulose-based thermoplastic film
In cooperation with Arla Foods, Paulig, and Wipak, VTT is developing a thermoplastic film made of cellulose and fatty acids.