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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Skin pack top webs from SEE target plastic reduction in food packaging
SEE is releasing three new skin packaging top webs with its sights set on improved performance, cost efficiency, and plastic reduction for food packaging.
Vytal directs €6 million in funding into data-driven reusables at events venues
Having secured over €6 million in a funding round led by Emerald Technology Ventures, Vytal plans to bring its software-enabled reusable packaging to events and entertainment venues – harnessing technology and data in pursuit of maximum value and circularity.
LabelExpo Americas 2024
10 – 12 September 2024 | Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont, IL USA Labelexpo Americas 2024 is the largest dedicated label and package printing industry event in the Americas.
Sonoco and Cristalco collaborate on recyclable cardboard container for icing sugar
French sugar brand Cristalco has replaced its previous plastic container with a Sonoco cardboard container fitted with a polypropylene (PP) sprinkler, which it claims makes the pack fully recyclable.
Absolut launches limited edition Andy Warhol bottle for travel retail
Absolut is launching a limited-edition bottle exclusively for global travel retail, in collaboration with The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, inspired by the rediscovery of Warhol’s Absolut ‘blue’ painting.
How is Google phasing plastic out of its electronics packaging?
Google has released a Plastic Free Packaging Design Guide, intended to help the consumer electronics sector phase out mixed-material packaging and transition into plastic-free alternatives – all while balancing product protection, accessibility, aesthetic appeal, responsible disposal, and costs.…
Carbios and Zhink Group bring enzymatic PET recycling to China with new plant
In a joint Letter of Intent with Zhink Group, Carbios will build a bio-recycling plant for its enzymatic depolymerization technology in China – setting its sights on a minimum annual processing capacity of 50,000 tons of prepared PET waste and an uptake of enzymatically recycled rPET in Asia.
Trinseo opens depolymerization facility for acrylic solutions
Trinseo has announced the opening of its polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) depolymerization facility in Rho, Italy, on June 25, hoping to advance a circular infrastructure for acrylic solutions.
evian and Wimbledon bring water refill system to Wimbledon attendees
On the first day of The Championships, evian has teamed up with Wimbledon to announce that, for the first time, spectators can stay hydrated with evian natural mineral water through a refill system – a move aiming to encourage refill and reuse behaviour throughout the day.
Sonoco envisions global leadership in metal can production as it buys Eviosys
Sonoco, the company behind the Pringles can, is purchasing Eviosys from KPS Capital Partners for $3.9 billion; the move is expected to make Sonoco the ‘leading’ metal food can and aerosol packaging manufacturer worldwide.
Suzano backs out of International Paper acquisition – potentially leaving DS Smith deal intact
Suzano will not proceed with its plans to acquire International Paper, with Reuters explaining that the latter ‘did not engage’ with an offer of over $15 billion – meaning its deal to acquire DS Smith may go ahead as planned.
Steel for Packaging Europe confirms new 80.5% steel recycling record
Steel for Packaging Europe (formerly APEAL) has confirmed a new record recycling rate of 80.5% for steel packaging, following the harmonized method for calculating packaging recycling rates within the EU.