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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rPET tray made entirely from recycled trays revealed by Klöckner Pentaplast
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has released what is claimed to be the first food packaging tray composed entirely of recycled tray material, utilizing its Tray2Tray closed-loop initiative to recover PET waste.
Paptic & 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…
JumboLoadBaler compacts plastic, fibre, and metal waste into bales
Strautmann Umwelttechnik has unveiled its JumboLoadBaler machine, which claims to compact cardboard, paper, octabin, film, PET bottle, and beverage can waste for disposal at a throughput of 800kg per hour.
Fujifilm to show integrated printing solutions at drupa 2024
Fujifilm has announced it will be exhibiting its integrated analogue offset and digital printing solutions at drupa 2024, including its new water-based ink, a ‘processless’ plate for offset printing, and a printing press that utilizes dry toner for compatibility with paper packaging.
Cox & Co develops flow wrap chocolate paper packaging
Single origin chocolate brand Cox & Co has created paper flow wrap chocolate packaging, allowing it to phase out all plastics and give consumers a kerbside recyclable wrapping.
A closer look at Meetingpack with Lorena Rodríguez Garrido
MeetingPack, a conference organised by AIMPLAS and AINIA which aims to bring together the entire packaging value chain, will hold its sixth edition in Valencia in Spain on April 10th and 11th, 2024. Ahead of the event, we spoke to Lorena Rodríguez Garrido, lead packaging researcher at AIMPLAS,…
Lubricant closure from BERICAP and TotalEnergies contains 50% PCR
TotalEnergies Lubrifiants and BERICAP have come together to incorporate 50% post-consumer recycled plastic into a closure for 20-litre lubricant packaging, a move intended to reduce virgin plastic consumption.
SABIC and Pashupati Group strive for local used plastics recycling in India
SABIC and Pashupati Group have joined forces to enhance local business opportunities for used plastics in India, which includes converting plastic waste into pyrolysis oil for use as feedstock in the production of SABIC’s certified circular polymers.
How to design and produce food and beverage packaging for the circular economy
In an era where sustainability is no longer just a buzzword, the food and beverage packaging industry is increasingly required to be at the forefront of this innovation.
New technology and concepts for food and energy use shown at Anuga FoodTec 2024
The Anuga FoodTec 2024 trade fair centred around the theme of ‘Responsibility’ and featured solutions from fields including energy and water management, digitalization and artificial intelligence.
BOBST strives for efficient, digital, environmentally conscious packaging lines at drupa
As drupa 2024 approaches, BOBST has revealed recent developments in its packaging machinery, including energy and cost tracking via the cloud, compatibility with fibre-based and recyclable packaging, reduced waste and energy consumption, and increased productivity.
Marking time: Staying compliant with new EU wine labelling requirements
Starting in December 2023, important new EU rules came into effect around wine labelling. Since then, all wines made or sold in the EU must have all their ingredients and nutritional information listed on the bottle. What is the best way to comply with these new laws? Geoffrey Tarret, software…