All Flexibles articles – Page 8
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ArticleSABIC, FONTE, and Napco National wrap bread in certified circular PE bags
SABIC has worked alongside FONTE and Napco National to roll out bread bags made of ‘fully recycled’ post-consumer polyethylene across stores in Saudi Arabia, intended as another step towards achieving circularity for plastics.
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ArticleParkside launches recyclable paper-based Recoflex range
Parkside has announced its Recoflex range of recyclable, paper-based flexible packaging materials, said to offer durability, barrier performance, and heat sealability in several market applications.
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Article‘Pipeline’ of recyclable mono-materials from Siegwerk and Borouge in progress
Siegwerk is working with Borouge to develop a ‘pipeline’ of fully recyclable, mono-material packaging solutions, including multi-material packs with advanced mono-material structures, in a bid to meet converters’ increasing demand for sustainable options on the market.
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ArticleBlade-free paper cushioning system launched by Storopack
Storopack’s new paper cushioning system, PAPERplus Classic CX, produces paper cushions that adapt to the shape of shipping goods and protect medium-sized and large shipping cartons from damage.
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ArticlePapair partners with Harbour Investment Holding to scale production
Startup Papair has announced its partnership with Harbour Investment Holding to scale the production of its paper bubble wrap, PapairWrap, and drive the development of further packaging solutions.
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ArticleArchroma launches PFAS-free barrier coating for oil and grease applications
Specialty chemicals company Archroma has announced the launch of its Cartaseal OGB F10 barrier coating, designed for PFAS-free oil and grease resistance in food and non-food paper and board packaging.
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PodcastPaptic & Emerald: collaboration reflections from a start-up and VC
Tuomas Mustonen from Paptic and Fredric Petit from Emerald’s sustainable packaging fund reflect on the long journey of a renewable flexible packaging start-up from spin-out to a fast growing business with a mix of VC and corporate backers, what (apart from a winning technology) makes a start-up an investable proposition, and the benefits of a diverse shareholder base.
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ArticleProwrap dispensers target safe and efficient wrapping with recyclable kitchen films
Prowrap has implemented a patented sheathed safety blade, antimicrobial technology, and compatibility with recyclable film into two new models of its Speedwrap Pro dispenser – aiming for a safer, more efficient, and more sustainable wrapping process.
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ArticleSharing bags of Tyrrells crisps now contain 25% recycled soft plastics
KP Snacks’ Tyrrells sharing range will now incorporate 25% recycled soft plastics into its packets in a bid to lower the brand’s reliance on virgin plastics.
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ArticleBerry Global increases recycling capacity for flexible films
Berry Global’s flexibles division has announced that it has increased its recycling capacity across three of its European recycling facilities as part of a pan-European project to expand production of its Sustane range of recycled polymers.
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ArticlePET on the road to circularity, but disparities are creating potholes
Plastics Recyclers Europe reports the average EU PET beverage bottles’ recycled content rate reached 24%, but that disparities between EU Member States need addressing to achieve 2025 EU targets.
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Article‘First’ fully recyclable paper crisp packet with compostable laminate enters UK market
The British Crisp Co. claims to have released the ‘first’ fully kerbside-recyclable paper crisp packet in the UK, intended to counteract eight billion annual crisp packets ending up in landfill or incineration.
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ArticleUPM Raflatac receives RecyClass recognition for UV adhesive PE films
UPM Raflatac has received RecyClass recognition for PE films with its multipurpose UV acrylic adhesive technology, reportedly the first pressure sensitive laminate producer to receive technology approval in this category.
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ArticleDow and P&G seek to recycle challenging plastics in low-emissions process
In a joint development agreement, Dow and P&G aim to create a new recycling technology that converts hard-to-recycle plastic packaging into ‘near-virgin quality’ recycled polyethylene with a low greenhouse gas emissions footprint.
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ArticlePlastics manufacturers oppose ‘discriminatory’ recyclate, paper and board rules in PPWR
IK Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen argues that ‘material-discriminatory’ measures remain in the provisional Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, and it is feared that resultant loopholes will exacerbate trade conflicts and adverse environmental effects.
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ArticleNew Polysecure technology demonstrates automated plastics separation and sorting
Technology company Polysecure has reported several milestones achieved with its Sort4Cycle technology, which apparently proves the feasibility of a CO2-efficient circular economy for plastics.
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ArticleAdapa produces customized lid film for Dutch cheese company
Flexible packaging company Adapa has introduced its FlexiClose(re) AMX top film for Dutch cheese company Vergeer’s sliced Gouda products, in line with its Designed for Recycling specifications.
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ArticleEuropean tube market reported stable in 2023 despite adverse conditions
The European tube market remained stable in 2023 despite adverse conditions, according to the european tube manufacturers association, etma, with deliveries by its tube manufacturers at the previous year’s level with a total volume of just under 11.9 billion units.
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ArticleOpaque, floatable PO shrink film from Innovia Films geared towards higher rPET yield
Aiming to boost recycling for food-grade PET packaging, Innovia Films has unveiled a low-density white polyolefin shrink film that reportedly maintains its floatability when printed.
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ArticleAsda vacuum-packs beef mince line in 60% less plastic than trays
Asda is replacing the traditional tray packaging for its Just Essentials beef mince range with a lighter, recyclable plastic film said to contain 60% less plastic – a move hoped to save over 60 tonnes of plastic every year.