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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Thermal, inkjet, and barrier papers for labels and packaging unveiled by Mistubishi HiTec Paper
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper will reveal new coated specialty papers – including thermal and inkjet papers for label applications and barrier papers for flexible food and non-food packaging – at Labelexpo Europe 2023.
Berry and NEUE Water produce ‘100% rPET’ flat water bottle
Berry is packaging NEUE Water’s luxury artesian mineral water in what is described as a 100% recycled PET bottle, with its flat body said to be made entirely from recycled content.
Technology license awarded to purification process for recycled aluminium melts
The REMADE Institute has announced that a technology capable of removing metallic impurities from recycled aluminium melts and improving its quality for wider industrial use – developed with the Institute’s support – has received a new technology license.
New security closure labels from Securikett designed for anti-refill protection
Securikett seeks to prevent illegal product refills by applying its HighContrast technology to security closure labels for the tamper-proof sealing of packaging with screw caps or hinged closures.
European BioICEP Project transforms synthetic plastics into biodegradable bioplastics
AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, has apparently converted synthetic plastics into biodegradable bioplastics through methods based on microwaves and reactive extrusion as part of the BioICEP Project; the results are set for use in the packaging and pharma industries.
Kemira and Jain Chem push for paper and board barrier coating innovations in the Americas
Kemira and Jain Chem are jointly developing aqueous barrier coatings for recyclable paper and board products – a move expected to replace the use of PE and PFAS in paper and board end-use applications.
Snap-closing bowl lids made from paperboard developed by Graphic Packaging and Picadeli
Graphic Packaging International and Picadeli hope to eliminate an annual 250 metric tons of plastic from the latter’s supply chain with a new range of snap-closing paperboard lids for its paper-based salad bowls.
Circular Polymers by Ascend recycles carpet into polymers and materials
Circular Polymers by Ascend has used its proprietary carpet reclaiming technology to produce Cerene, a line of recycled polymers and materials that can be used as feedstock for moulding, compounding, and more.
Mono-material pouches for dry pet food revealed by Mondi and Fressnapf
Mondi is collaborating with Fressnapf to roll out recyclable mono-material packaging for its dry pet food range – decorating the packs using process colour printing technology with a lower reliance on inks and chemicals.
Antalis unveils ‘recyclable’ paper mailer to replace bubble and padded packaging
Antalis reports that its new Paragon ecoMLR paper mailer is a lightweight, recyclable, and impact-resistant alternative to single-use mailing items that optimises functionality and meets consumer expectations.
Sustainability Awards 2023 Finalist Interview: Siegwerk and Henkel’s printable oxygen barrier coating
Next in our Finalist Interview series for the Sustainability Awards is Siegwerk and Henkel’s oxygen barrier coating collaboration. We spoke to Alina Marm, global head of sustainability and circular economy at Siegwerk about this entry, nominated in the pre-commercialised Recyclable Packaging…
Amorphous nylon from Ascend aims to produce high-performance packaging films
Ascend Performance Materials has revealed its HiDura LUX amorphous nylon for packaging films, which reportedly offers high oxygen and moisture barrier properties as well as safe contact with edible products.