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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How can banding drive packaging sustainability?
Can banding serve as a viable alternative to traditionally resource-intensive labelling and bundling techniques, and in what ways is it more efficient than traditional options? Thomas Weber, content manager at ATS-Tanner, gives us his thoughts.
PlantSea offers ‘first’ seaweed-based packaging with OPRL ‘Recycle’ label
In a reported first for seaweed-based packaging, PlantSea’s packaging materials have received OPRL’s ‘Recycle’ label, indicating their recyclability in standard paper waste streams.
A closer look at KURZ’s new labelling innovation
In February 2024, KURZ launched TTR NOVA - an innovative new solution that offers holographic thermal transfer ribbons that can enhance product labels with diffractive finishes and dynamic depth effects. We caught up with Ivo Kionka, CEO KURZ Typofol GmbH, to find out more.
New range of self-adhesive solutions for compostable packaging launched by Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives
Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives has announced its new range of compostable self-adhesive materials, developed with the aim of providing high-performance labels for fully compostable packaging.
PET on the road to circularity, but disparities are creating potholes
Plastics Recyclers Europe reports the average EU PET beverage bottles’ recycled content rate reached 24%, but that disparities between EU Member States need addressing to achieve 2025 EU targets.
Are you using the right barcode?
In anticipation of the upcoming webinar hosted by Packaging Europe and Markem-Imaje, Tim Sykes discovers why now is the time to discuss GS1-128 barcodes with Derek Dorsey, manager of strategic accounts.
Moving the needle on reuseable packaging
If the packaging industry wants to make reusable packaging systems more mainstream and widely used, boosting efficiency is key. One company aiming to facilitate this is Sykell, whose ‘Circular ERP’ product has been designed to revolutionise how companies manage and judge the performance of reuse…
‘First’ fully recyclable paper crisp packet with compostable laminate enters UK market
The British Crisp Co. claims to have released the ‘first’ fully kerbside-recyclable paper crisp packet in the UK, intended to counteract eight billion annual crisp packets ending up in landfill or incineration.
Recyclable mono-polypropylene pouch revealed by Capri Sun
Capri Sun Group has unveiled a recyclable, mono-polypropylene drinks pouch, expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 25% compared to its previous design and support the brand’s mission to adopt fully recyclable packaging.
Watttron secures €12 million in funding to develop technological capabilities and market expansion
Temperature control systems company Watttron announced it has successfully raised €12 million in SERIES B funding to develop the technological
New webinar: Sustainable cardboard packaging for consumer goods
Join Packaging Europe for a webinar with Bostik, exploring the benefits of recyclable, compostable and bio-based hot-melt adhesives for cardboard packaging on March 24th, 2020 at 15:00 GMT.