All Flexibles articles – Page 4
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ArticleProseal introduces automatic tray sealer for medium-sized production facilities
JBT Marel company Proseal has unveiled its new sealing optimization solution, the XTP Automatic Tray Sealer, designed for medium-sized production facilities.
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ArticleWhat to expect at the Sustainable Packaging Summit 2025
This year’s Sustainable Packaging Summit (SPS) will be taking place at Jaarbeurs Event & Exhibition Centre in Utrecht on the 10th-12th November, with an extra day of content, more networking opportunities and an exclusive block party in the exhibition hall. The event is due to host over 700 delegates, 100+ speakers and more than 55 exhibitors.
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ArticleJoint initiative publishes guidance on quality assurance for recycled materials
A joint initiative involving EuPC, EXPRA, EPRO, NMWE, PETCORE Europe, and UNESDA has published a guidance document aiming to support waste management operators and sorters in setting up third-party certification of quality assurance systems for recycled materials and articles.
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ArticleWhat’s next for the INC Plastics Treaty negotiations?
Following the last round of INC talks in South Korea, the French government recently shared a statement of ambition supported by 95 countries, calling on all INC members to conclude an ‘ambitious, universal and effective’ treaty at the upcoming INC-5.2 negotiations taking place in Geneva in August. We take a closer look at the Nice ‘Wake Up Call’ statement and what to expect in the next round of negotiations.
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ArticleCortec transports metals in ‘first’ compostable vapour corrosion inhibitor paper
Cortec claims to have developed the ‘world’s first’ certified industrially compostable vapour corrosion inhibitor paper to package protective metals, highlighting its 92% USDA-certified biobased content.
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ArticleNew Chapelton paper and board range includes black pigment made from wood waste
Paper and board supplier Chapelton has launched its Sustaina range of packaging papers and boards, featuring Sustaina Black – said to be the ‘world’s first’ carbon-free black pigmented barrier-coated paper and board.
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ArticleSaga Nutrition implements Mondi’s recyclable, mono-material pet food pack
Mondi has worked with Saga Nutrition to develop mono-material dry pet food packaging that balances a recyclable design with high-barrier protection.
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ArticleBoston Industrial Solutions introduces ‘world’s first’ acrylic adhesion promoter for latex based inks
Adhesive and industrial printing company Boston Industrial Solutions has introduced what it claims is ‘the world’s first’ adhesion promoter to help latex-based inks bond effectively with acrylic and metals, aiming to tackle the issue of latex ink adhesion to acrylic surfaces in the signage industry.
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ArticleAutomated reel loading solution for beverage labels revealed by Sidel
Sidel’s CoboREEL, an automated reel loading solution for beverage packaging labels, utilizes cobots in a bid to triple the reel capacity of other solutions on the market and bolster production efficiency.
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ArticleAnnouncing the finalists of Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Awards 2025!
After another year of top-tier entries across the board, the first round of judging has come to a close – now the international, expert jury of the world’s most prestigious sustainable packaging competition reveals the finalists of the Sustainability Awards 2025!
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ArticleEUROPEN releases interactive PPWR guidebook for businesses
EUROPEN has released a new interactive guidebook designed to help businesses navigate the requirements of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and provide an overview of the regulatory landscape and its implications for the packaging value chain.
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ArticleNOVA Chemicals announces first PE film recycling facility
NOVA Chemicals has announced its first polyethylene (PE) film recycling facility SYNDIGOI in Indiana, USA, set to produce100 million lbs. of SYNDIGO recycled PE (rLLDPE), suitable for food- and non-food grade packaging applications.
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ArticleTaghleef Industries unveils new opaque polyolefin label film
Taghleef Industries has introduced its new polyolefin (PO) TD shrink sleeve film, SHAPE360 TDSW, designed for applying opaque white labels to clear PET bottles.
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ArticleFreshr’s antimicrobial, recyclable, compostable fish films receive funding
Freshr has completed an oversubscribed seed funding round for its proprietary antimicrobial coating for recycled, recyclable, and compostable fresh fish packaging – a solution designed to extend shelf life, reduce waste, and save money.
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ArticleConstantia Flexibles develops ‘recyclable-ready’ mono PP solution for coffee packaging
Constantia Flexibles has implemented its mono PP laminate EcoVerHighPlus into a soft bag for coffee packaging in partnership with Delica, part of Migros Industrie – a Swiss producer of chocolate, snacks, cooking products and coffee.
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ArticlePoultry waste and sugar byproducts converted into bioplastic food packaging
Aiming to replace fossil-based polymers in food packaging, the European ViSS project is converting poultry waste and sugar byproducts into the biopolymer PHB – but highlights logistical and financial roadblocks in the process.
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ArticleRecyclable, mono-PP blister concept for nutraceuticals revealed by SÜDPACK
SÜDPACK Medica has unveiled a mono-polypropylene blister solution for dietary supplement packaging, intending to align with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s recyclability requirements while maintaining contact safety and product performance.
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ArticleCEFLEX issues assessment of new recycling technologies for flexible plastics
A study by CEFLEX and Ghent University finds ‘significant challenges’ in upscaling delamination, deinking, dissolution, and contaminant extraction technologies to meet the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s flexible plastic recycling and recycled content deadlines by 2030.
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ArticleAmcor seeks carbon footprint reduction with mono-material pouches
Amcor has launched its flexible Liquiflex AmPrima pouches in Europe for bulk foodservice products, said to offer a carbon footprint reduction of up to 79% and an 84% reduction in water consumption.
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ArticleSpringpack announces 100% PCR recyclable pallet wrap
Springpack has introduced Armour Wrap ECO, a hand and machine pallet wrap made from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content and said to be fully recyclable through household and commercial recycling streams.