All Sustainability articles – Page 172
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Article‘First’ Natural Capital Partners certification for labelling material
Label materials supplier UPM Raflatac says RAFNXT+ is the world’s first label material certified as a CarbonNeutral product by Natural Capital Partners.
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ArticleTecnocap and BASF collaborate on metal closures for food packaging
The collaboration between Tecnocap and BASF will see the former’s metal closures for food packaging be manufactured with BASF’s Hexamoll DINCH BMB, a non-phthalate and biomass balanced plasticiser that it says is based on renewable raw materials.
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ArticlePACCOR launches ‘100% Bio-PP’ products
Packaging solutions supplier PACCOR announces it will produce biobased polypropylene (Bio-PP) products for Orkla, a leading supplier of branded customer goods to the grocery, specialised retail, pharmacy, and bakery sectors in the Nordic region.
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ArticleGold German Packaging Award 2021 winners announced
At this year’s FACHPACK trade fair at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, the German Packaging Institute unveiled the winners of its Gold Award for 15 of the most ground-breaking innovations from its pool of German Packaging Award 2021 winners.
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ArticleAmpacet ThermProtect product range reduces recycled PET thermal degradation and yellowing
In our latest Innovation Spotlight, global masterbatch leader Ampacet introduces ThermProtect PET, a new range of stabilising masterbatches which allow for the repetitive heating of rPET without yellowing.
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ArticleNew VFFS packaging system from tna offers ‘advanced’ performance
Food and packaging solutions specialists tna unveils the newest addition to its flagship vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) packaging system: tna robag 3e, which it says can deliver up to 250 bags per minute with wastage as low as 0.1%.
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ArticleReusable tampon applicator launched by Lil-Lets
Period product brand Lil-Lets debuts its reusable tampon applicator, which is now available to purchase online, and announces it will phase out the manufacturing of its plastic applicator tampons.
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ArticleRanpak unveils 'sustainable' paper-based cold chain solution
Ranpak announces WrapPak, a cold chain solution that it says is recyclable and provides thermal protection for up to 48 hours for e-commerce food delivery.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2021 winners revealed
Last night, the winners of our Sustainability Awards 2021 were announced at FachPack!
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ArticleNew ‘shape your own’ customisation solution for airless products
Beauty packaging manufacturer Quadpack announces new airless product portfolio, CANVAS Airless, which it says allows custom shapes with minimum lead time and reduced investment, while using 15% less plastic.
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ArticleWood-based plastic packaging introduced to HKScan’s grilled sausage series
HKScan says it is furthering its commitment to a carbon neutral food chain by introducing Woodly’s wood-based plastic packaging to the Finnish market for its HK grilled sausage series.
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ArticleSiegwerk announces sustainable business agenda
HorizonNOW, the sustainability agenda announced by Siegwerk, one of the leading printing ink suppliers for packaging applications, will build on the company’s circular economy goals with targets set for 2025.
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ArticleNew report evaluates sustainability in the retail sector
Avery Dennison has collaborated with forecasting consultancy The Future Laboratory to produce a report assessing the issue of sustainability in retail and the shift towards regenerative retail systems.
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ArticleFACHPACK 2021 launch for new Coveris food packaging solution
Coveris has collaborated with Austrian paper manufacturer Brigl & Bergmeister to develop PaperBarrier Seal, a packaging material for the food market that it says is fully recyclable and sustainably sourced.
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ArticleWatch the Sustainability Awards 2021 ceremony
On 29th September, we’ll be announcing and meeting the winners of the Sustainability Awards 2021!
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ArticleFlexible packaging companies collaborate on ‘recyclable’ solution for hot pouches
UFlex, Mespack and Hoffer Plastics have worked together on a turnkey solution that the group says will “address the issue of full recyclability” of hot-fill pouches for the ready-to-eat food segment, using a mono-polymer structure and spout cap.
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ArticleFinalist interview: Nivea Naturally Good body lotion
On the day before the big day, we speak to Beiersdorf, a Resource Efficiency finalist, and find out about the Nivea Naturally Good body lotion packaged in a bottle that is made from 50% less plastic and is rollable.
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ArticleFinalist Interview: Fibers365
In the latest of our interviews with the finalists of the Sustainability Awards 2021, we speak to Fibers365 about their SteamFiber technology for the production of cellulose pulp from biomass sources such as local farming.
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ArticleEmballator launches rigid water-soluble packaging
Packaging solutions manufacturer Emballator has announced its new water-soluble packaging made from polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), which can dissolve after use in a bid to “reduce plastic waste”.
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ArticleWhat to expect at FACHPACK 2021
FACHPACK returns after a two-year break, with the European trade fair for packaging, processes, and technology running live from the 28th to the 30th of September 2021 at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, Germany.