All Flexibles articles – Page 36
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ArticleMarine bioplastic packaging solution nets James Dyson Award
This year’s UK national James Dyson Award winner, 23-year-old Lucy Hughes from the University of Sussex, attempts to solve the problem of both single-use plastics and inefficient waste streams
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ArticleAlternatives to plastics: more questions than answers
Since early 2018, plastic packaging has been vilified and scapegoated by mainstream media, governments, ‘greenwashing’ PR campaigns, and consumers alike, drawn into the epicentre of the sustainability debate as the plague of our planet.
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ArticleFinalist interviews: Jindal Films talks recyclable mono-materials
One week to go until the live Sustainability Awards 2019 ceremony at FachPack! Join us to discover the worthy winners of the most prestigious sustainability competition for packaging innovation.
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ArticleInside the world’s top packaging innovations
Dow has today announced the results of the 2019 Packaging Innovation Awards. Tim Sykes, who was privileged to participate in the competition’s jury for a second consecutive year, reports on the winners.
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ArticleFinalist interviews: CADEL DEINKING explains unique deinking process
CADAL DEINKING, a finalist in the 'Driving the circular economy' category for its delamination and deinking of plastic surfaces process discusses its solution ahead of the Sustainability Awards 2019.
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ArticleFinalist interviews: DuPont Teijin Films 'upcycles' post consumer waste
Today, we turn our attention to the LuxCR™ process from DuPont Teijin Films, which 'upcycles' post consumer waste.
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Article“Paper where possible, plastic when useful”
Mondi is on a journey to contribute to a better world through its focus on sustainable product innovation, responsible manufacturing and an innovative approach to value chain partnership. Packaging Europe follows that journey
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ArticleFinalist interviews: Plafco Fibertech's biodegradable & marine degradable fibre composite
We talk to Plafco Fibertech Finland about its biodegradable and marine degradable fibre composite, which has been nominated in the 'Resource Efficiency' category.
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ArticleGreiner Packaging presents solutions for a successful circular economy at FachPack 2019
Greiner Packaging will be showcasing its wide range of products in Nuremberg, Germany, from September 24 to 26. This year’s clear focus will be on sustainable packaging solutions that can help in various ways to deliver a circular economy.
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ArticleCargill launches new high-performance wet-end starch to improve packaging paper making process
Cargill has expanded its range of packaging ingredients with the launch of C*iBond® 25957, a high-performance, cationic, wet-end starch specifically designed for packaging paper applications.
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ArticleSchur Flexibles Group to present sustainable packaging solutions at FachPack
Whether it’s FoodTray, EcoString bag, CoffeeGuard(re) or VACUflex(re) EX-T, Schur Flexibles is introducing innovative, recyclable packaging solutions at the Nuremberg trade show.
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ArticleInvestment accelerates CuanTec's bioplastic food packaging developments
CuanTec, the blue biotech company based in Motherwell and Oban, have completed an investment round with Sky Ocean Ventures and Scottish Enterprise that will enable them to process at pilot production scale and finalise their formulations.
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ArticleCoveris launches new solutions at FachPack 2019
Coveris, a leading European manufacturer of flexible packaging solutions, is launching new additions to its sustainable range of products at FachPack 2019 trade show.
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ArticleFinalist interviews: popular packaging talks Globe Soap and sustainability strategies
We explore the 25 standout solutions that made it to the finals of the Sustainability Awards, handpicked by our independent, expert judging panel.
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ArticleE-commerce packaging: BillerudKorsnäs launches Xpression E-Com
Packaging materials and solutions provider BillerudKorsnäs has introduced Xpression E-Com - a paper quality specially designed for e-commerce bags providing a 'superior and direct substitute' for single-use plastic mailing bags and other solutions.
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ArticlePublication of DIN SPEC for assessment of print quality of primary sales packaging made of plastic films and film composites
There have so far been no general standards, rules or guidelines for assessing the print quality of primary sales packaging made of plastic. A norm or standard may provide assistance in this case.
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ArticleThe Rapid Interview with SN Maschinenbau
Olaf Clemens, owner and CEO of SN Maschinenbau, is the first to step into the hot seat of the new Packaging Europe Rapid Interview, where we pose fundamental questions to uncover often surprising answers.
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ArticleMondi to feature sustainable packaging solutions at FachPack, using paper where possible, plastic when useful
At Germany’s FachPack 2019 trade show, Mondi Group will showcase its collaborative approach with customers that creates tailor-made packaging solutions that are sustainable by design.
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ArticleHenkel to showcase new wash-off technology, sustainability, and smart labels at Labelexpo
When it comes to packaging, sustainability and smart solutions are more important than ever for consumers. This shift is happening fast and its consequences for the industry are immediate.
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ArticlePRIMA 2019 speakers share thoughts on challenges facing the paper industry
The conference, taking place this year in Prague, Czech Republic from 17-18 September, brings together industry leaders from the paper, print and packaging sectors for a two-day learning and networking experience like no other.