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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SEE seeks plastic usage and packaging cost reductions with ‘recycle-ready’ laminates
SEE has launched a new range of high-barrier, printable laminates across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, designed to help food processors use less plastic in packaging, improve recyclability and reduce total packaging costs.
Nampak, Fibre Circle and Infinite Industries create animal shelter roofing from recycled cartons
Nampak Liquid Cartons has partnered with Fibre Circle and Infinite Industries to provide the SPCA Roodepoort Krugersdorp in South Africa with roof sheets made from recycled cartons, aiming to provide a safer and more comfortable shelter for the animals.
Vertical bagger for coffee to be showcased by Syntegon at FACHPACK
At FACHPACK 2024, Syntegon will debut its PMX 4001 vertical bagger for ground coffee and whole beans – compatible with recyclable packaging materials and designed to produce protective, high-quality bags.
Paper protein canister and coffee refills among Nestlé’s redesigned packs
Nestlé has revealed paper-based packaging redesigns across its Smarties, KitKat, and Nescafé brands, among others – aiming to cut one-third of virgin plastics from its product lines and design 95% of its plastic packaging for recycling by 2025.
Guylian launches chocolate box redesign
Belgian chocolate brand Guylian has removed the plastic film from the outside of its chocolate boxes, replacing it with a central closure that opens in two parts for easy access to the marbled chocolates.
Indorama and Varun Beverages to launch multiple cutting-edge recycling facilities in India
Indorama Ventures and Dhunseri Ventures have formed a joint venture with Varun Beverages, PepsiCo’s second-largest bottling company globally outside the US, to establish several greenfield state-of-the-art PET recycling facilities in India.
LyondellBasell seeks boost in flexible LDPE recycling by acquiring APK
LyondellBasell is acquiring full ownership of APK AG in hopes of adopting the latter’s solvent-based recycling technology for low-density polyethylene and increasing recycling rates for hard-to-recycle flexible plastic waste.
Sustainability Perspectives: The machinery manufacturer’s view on flexibles
What are the key trends in the flexible packaging market right now? How does a machinery manufacturer tackle the sustainability demands on flexible packaging such as design for recycling and novel materials? How does collaboration help tackle these challenges? Bobst’s Sara Alexander discusses this…
Capri Sun petitions EU Commission to lift plastic straw ban for drink pouches
In a move that has sparked controversy, Capri Sun Group has called upon the European Commission to allow the re-introduction of its plastic straws to create a fully mono-material and recyclable pack.
Sustainability empowered by digitalisation: GreenChoice by Wipak meets digital watermarking for enhanced sustainability
In this edition of the Spotlight, Wipak explains how its GreenChoice portfolio, designed to reduce the carbon footprint of packaging materials, has been combined with digital watermarking technology.
Paperisation: a growing trend in flexible packaging - a sustainable shift or a new set of challenges?
In this edition of the Spotlight, Leipa outlines the ‘paperisation’ shift from plastic packaging to paper-based alternatives, and the benefits and challenges of paper composites.