Siegwerk launches ink that also acts as oxygen barrier
Siegwerk has launched a new white printing ink that also provides an oxygen barrier – an innovation that aims to combine two layers into one.
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Industry partnership unveils ‘copy and paste’ solution for building chemical recycling plants
Neste, Alterra and Technip Energies have launched a project that offers a standardized, modular solution for building chemical recycling plants.
Lufthansa and WasteAid join forces to combat airline waste
WasteAid and Lufthansa Group have launched a new partnership that will aim to reduce the amount of packaging waste generated on its flights that ultimately ends up in landfill.
Could this technology make closed-loop recycling a reality?
One of the biggest barriers standing in the way of truly closing the circular recycling loop is ineffective sortation technology. In this article, Ravi Sharma, Vice President of Research and Development at Digimarc, tells us more about a potential solution to this conundrum.
Millennials claim to champion sustainability, but do the statistics tell a different story?
Millennials are widely regarded as champions of eco-consciousness, often demanding that brands align with their values on sustainability. However, in a world where 30% of items purchased online are returned, with millennials at the forefront of this trend, is this perception truly accurate? Jenna…
Focus on dairy: Exploring Constantia Flexibles’ new digital print solution for aluminium
At FACHPACK 2024, Constantia Flexibles showcased its “industry-first” aluminium prints, created specifically for die-cut dairy lids. At the event, Elisabeth Skoda sat down with Michael Harder, Senior Vice President Dairy and Thomas Schulz, VP Group Marketing Communication, to learn more about the…
UPM and Eastman launch recyclable paper-based food pack with compostable biobased coating
UPM Specialty Papers and Eastman have created a pack for food applications requiring grease and oxygen barriers that has a compostable, biopolymer coating.
CIRCPACK: your packaging recycling partner
In this edition of the Spotlight, CIRCPACK outlines its operational assessment and certification services and explains its ReCoRe platform for waste legislation.
Mattoni 1873 mineral water brand installs complete canning line from KHS
In this edition of the Spotlight, KHS tells us how its canning line technology has been utilized for drinks brand Mattoni 1873’s mineral water.
Warnings of ‘chaos’ in Europe over rPET legislation confusion
With fewer than three months to go until the EU’s 2025 target for 25% recycled content in PET bottles comes into effect, the market faces ‘chaos’ amid uncertainty. Caroline Murray, Senior Editor at ICIS, takes a closer look at the key issues.
GASTOP-Flex boosts flexible packaging barrier performance in compliance with circular economy design guidelines
In the latest edition of the Spotlight, Ampacet explains how its GASTOP-FlexTM technology allows it to address the trends towards reducing plastic packaging wastes and higher circularity.
Taking a closer look at DS Smith’s recyclability evaluation service
DS Smith’s Recyclability Evaluation Service (RES) aims to offer a detailed assessment of the recyclability of fibre-based packaging, particularly in regard to primary or consumer-based packaging.
UPM Raflatac launches wash-off linerless label
UPM Raflatac has launched OptiCut – a new wash-off label solution designed for returnable and reusable plastic food containers, including PP, HDPE and PET crates used in food logistics.