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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Weaving sustainability targets into contracts: an introduction
In recent years, alongside traditional performance metrics, businesses have started to insist on the incorporation of sustainability targets into commercial contracts. In the latest edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ feature, Patrick Sweeney, Smurfit Kappa’s VP of Pan-European Sales &…
Industrial demonstration plant to depolymerize and rebuild PET opens its doors
GR3N has announced the opening and launch of an industrial demonstration plant for its microwave-assisted depolymerization (MADE) technology in the hopes of becoming the ‘world’s leading supplier’ of PET and polyester rebuilt from recycled monomers.
Viamedici and Sustain360 partner on digital product passports to meet European Commission’s environmental standards
Viamedici and Sustain360 have teamed up to create digital product passports (DPPs), to meet the requirements of the European Commission’
Navigator launches new paper pack aiming to reduce environmental impact
Paper company Navigator has launched its Home Pack 2X designed for double sided printing, drawing and crafting, and aiming to
Polytag secures female-led funding boost towards a circular economy
Recycling technology company Polytag announced it has completed Series A seed funding with two female-led investors as part of its aim to transform the recycling industry across the UK and Europe.
European Adventures in Australian Packaging
Packaging Europe’s brand director Tim Sykes was invited to speak at APPEX – Australia’s leading packaging and processing event – and jumped at the opportunity to learn from stakeholders about the direction of travel in the dynamic Australian industry. He found that now is an opportune time for…
Syensqo partners with TOMRA to advance the sorting of multilayer PVDC packaging waste
Syensqo and TOMRA have joined forces to demonstrate the technical and economic feasibility of separating and sorting multi-component plastic
Amazon opens applications for Sustainability Accelerator to help startups scale businesses
The Amazon Sustainability Accelerator has opened for applications from European climate-tech startups focused on building businesses in consumer products, circular economy, energy in buildings, and packaging.
Keurig Dr Pepper to launch plastic- and aluminium-free coffee pods
Keurig Dr Pepper has designed a revolutionary new packaging format for single-serve coffee – roasted coffee beans are ground, pressed and then wrapped in a protective plant-based coating, instead of plastic or aluminium.
BW Flexible Systems’ Hayssen R300 to launch at PACK EXPO East
BW Flexible Systems will introduce its new flow-wrapping machine for baked goods, the Hayssen R300, to its portfolio at PACK EXPO East, held from March 18th to 20th in Philadelphia, USA.
Mars adopts digital technology for packaging development in collaboration with Ansys
Mars has announced a new collaboration with engineering software company Ansys to adopt simulation software aiming to reimagine the packaging innovation process through digital technology.
Repsol launches lubricant packaging incorporating 60% recycled plastic content
Repsol has launched its new lubricant containers, incorporating 60% mechanically recycled post-consumer plastic.