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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SEE designs plastic out of food packaging with paper-based bottom web
SEE (formerly Sealed Air) has revealed a paper-based bottom web designed to help food processors and retailers cut down on their plastic usage and meet consumer demand for paper-based packaging.
Flexible plastics and paperboard markets will grow the fastest in next five years, Smithers claims
According to a new market report from Smithers, the packaging sector will reach a total value of $1.17 trillion in 2023, with flexible plastics and paperboard set to become the fastest-growing packaging materials in the next five years.
Plastics Recyclers Europe manifesto targets progress and competitiveness for plastics industry
In its new manifesto, Plastics Recyclers Europe encourages the EU to drive competitiveness and innovation for plastics, listing science-based policies, traceable imports, and realistic targets amongst its recommended points of priority.
Mondi upgrades production mills for efficient and accessible saturating kraft paper
Mondi has added to its saturating kraft paper range, invested in a new paper machine, and improved the efficiency of existing models across various European mills with the goal of optimizing capacity, efficiency, and availability.
Toppan to build new line for next-generation semiconductor packages
Toppan has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with JOLED Inc. to build a mass production line for high-density semiconductor packages at JOLED’s Nomi site.
Sustainable Packaging Summit: The reuse opportunity
This eminent panel explores the opportunities and limitations of reuse models, and considers the strategies that can accelerate adoption
Reuse and refill targets and restrictions on single-use endorsed in joint letter
Over 1,700 companies in the European reusable and refillable packaging industry have backed the draft General Approach of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation proposed in Spain, especially its reuse and refill targets and restrictions on the single-use packaging market.
Sustainable Packaging Summit: Tom Szaky - solutions for right now and the future
Join us for a discussion with Tom Szaky, Founder & CEO of TerraCycle, and author of The Future of Packaging. Tom will pull back the curtain on how the current trends and models of production and consumption are driving challenges in sustainable packaging design and responsible waste management. He…
The Amazon approach to packaging sustainability
Last month, Amazon announced that 100% of its delivery packaging in Europe is now recyclable – including for products sold by third parties on its site. Thais Blumer, the company’s European Head of Sustainable Packaging, tells us more about this move – as well as Amazon’s overall packaging…
Premium cheeses from Fromagerie Milleret wrapped in paper by Amcor
Fromagerie Milleret has packaged two of its premium cheeses in recycle-ready paper from Amcor – a move expected to enhance recyclability while maintaining the quality of the products.
High payload pick-and-place robot unveiled by ABB Robotics
ABB Robotics has added the IRB 930, a pick-and-place robot consisting of three variants for handling 12kg and 22kg payloads, to its industrial SCARA portfolio for applications in packaging, manufacturing, and more.
Sustainable Packaging Summit: Exploring the boundaries of advanced mechanical recycling
Nicholas Lelli explores the potential for mechanical recycling to become more efficient and produce more high-quality material. He we share examples of how technologies and initiatives that the Alliance to End Plastic Waste has gained experience with (e.g. ValueFlex for high quality recycling…