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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A closer look at Robatech’s mission to ‘make gluing simple’
In early January, Robatech launched Easyline – a new system that aims to help members of the packaging value chain apply glue in an energy-efficient way. In this ‘In Conversation With… we caught up with André Laubacher, Product Manager Small Units & Hot Melt Jetting Heads at Robatech, to learn…
Winners of Pharmapack Awards 2024 winners announced
This year’s Pharmapack Awards winners include an injection moulding technology that replaces plastics with pulp; a system that can turn standard prefilled syringes into dual-chamber solutions for lyophilized drugs; and an intra-nasal delivery device for comfortable and targeted drug administration.
Exploring the role of packaging in beverage brands’ net zero strategies
With the European Union aiming to be climate-neutral by 2050, companies’ net zero strategies are more important than ever.
Europe could miss targets due to low plastic recyclate demand, report warns
According to Plastics Recyclers Europe, the total European installed plastics recycling capacity saw a 7% decline in growth rate year-on-year and reached 12.5 million tonnes in 2022 – potentially putting Europe at risk of missing legislative targets.
The story behind Pringles’ new paper-based tube
Pringles recently announced a new 90% paper tube that is made of recycled paper and replaces the steel base of the previous design with a paper alternative. How does it compare with the solution it replaced, and what are its sustainability credentials? To find out, we caught up with Seàn Cairns,…
Investors to receive financial returns from plastic waste reduction and recycling projects in new bond
The World Bank has issued a seven-year, $100 million Plastic Waste Reduction-Linked Bond expected to provide investors with financial returns through plastic and carbon credits generated in waste reduction and recycling projects in vulnerable communities in Ghana and Indonesia.
TekniPlex closes bottles and jars with paper-based induction heat seal liners
A new series of recyclable, paper-based induction heat seal liners from TekniPlex Consumer Products is designed to seal dry pharma, nutrition, and food products in bottles and jars with the same protective properties as conventional solutions.
Capri Sun adopts ‘stronger’ paper straws in pursuit of recyclability
Capri Sun will roll out FSC-certified, ‘stronger than ever’ paper straws across its entire range in Q1 2024 in pursuit of completely recyclable packaging.
Label-free Sprite and Sprite Zero bottles trialled by Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is temporarily removing the labels from its Sprite and Sprite Zero on-the-go bottles to trial label-free packaging in hopes of reducing plastic waste.
Matrix Pack provides update on investment to produce premium quality wood fibre pulp products
In the latest edition of the Spotlight, the leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions Matrix Pack provides an update on
Wrapping paper and self-assembled box from Releaf Paper made of fallen leaves
Releaf Paper has introduced three new products made from fallen leaves and recycled fibres – including a self-assembled box and wrapping paper – that seek to unite functionality, sustainability, and visual appeal.
Xampla seeks to scale up biodegradable coating with $7 million funding round
Xampla has raised US$7 million (€6,466,250) in its latest funding round; the money is intended to help expand its biodegradable, food-safe Morro Coating for takeaway packaging, sachets, and cups into new markets and support the transition away from single-use plastics.