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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UPM Specialty Papers keeps plastic out of new Fazer Oat Rice Pies packs
Fazer has adopted a laminate-free paper pack for its Oat Rice Pies product; the solution was designed by UPM Specialty Papers to enhance recyclability while maintaining the barrier protection and heat seal properties of conventional plastics.
Plastics manufacturers oppose ‘discriminatory’ recyclate, paper and board rules in PPWR
IK Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen argues that ‘material-discriminatory’ measures remain in the provisional Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, and it is feared that resultant loopholes will exacerbate trade conflicts and adverse environmental effects.
Systech launches exception handling and rework solution for pharmaceutical industry
Systech has launched a rework solution for exception management designed to help manufacturers, CMOs (Contract Manufacturing Organization), CPOs (Contract Packaging
New Polysecure technology demonstrates automated plastics separation and sorting
Technology company Polysecure has reported several milestones achieved with its Sort4Cycle technology, which apparently proves the feasibility of a CO2-efficient circular economy for plastics.
ECOLEAF – Mindful Metallization
Eye-catching metallic label embellishments with a significantly improved environmental profile. Gain insights into the many advantages that the technology offers and how it can help to reduce the scope 3 CO2 impact. A special focus will be placed on the requirements of the cosmetics and personal…
Flat, lightweight rPET wine bottles revealed by Aldi and Packamama
Aldi and Packamama have produced ‘flat’ wine bottles made entirely from recycled PET, said to be almost seven times lighter than glass alternatives and streamline both transportation and storage.
German plastics manufacturers hit by high prices in 2023 but remain hopeful
According to Plastics Europe, high energy prices, increased labour costs, and subsequent production costs caused the German plastics manufacturing industry to decline significantly for the second year in a row in 2023.
Logoplaste joins fibre-based Bottle Collective as technology partner
PA Consulting and PulPac have announced that rigid packaging company Logoplaste has joined The Bottle Collective, which aims to create single-use, fibre-based bottles, as a technology partner.
Transforming packaging efficiency and sustainability: K+P Handels’ voyage with Panotec Opera and Valco Melton systems
In this edition of the Spotlight, we hear from Valco Melton about its involvement in the packaging line for K+
Roded and Aran transform agricultural and Bag In Box films into raw material
Roded Recycling Industries and Aran have partnered on a combined recycling process, creating a raw material from agricultural plastic film waste and Bag In Box laminates.
PPWR deal could bolster imported recyclate quality but disrupt internal market, says EuRIC
EuRIC has commended the COREPER deal on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation as a ‘significant milestone’ in holding imported plastics to EU standards and strengthening European competitiveness – yet it fears that priority access to plastic recyclate could impact the internal market.
Reuse Part 1: Bringing reuse and refill to mainstream retail
When it comes to the retail sector, what action is needed to scale up reuse and refill? Victoria Hattersley speaks with circular economy consultant Chris Baker.