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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Recycling rates for aluminium cans almost 73% in various EU countries, according to new report
A report commissioned by Metal Packaging Europe and European Aluminium has suggested that an overall recycling rate of 72.8% for aluminium beverage cans was achieved in the EU, UK, Switzerland, Norway, and Iceland in 2020, saving 4.2 million tonnes of CO2eq. However, this is thought to coincide…
AIPIA Congress Highlight: A touch of Stardust offers security and traceability solutions
During the Congress, a number of new technologies were showcased. One of these came from Stardust Secured™ which offers a portfolio of security tracers and detection devices.
VTT launches project to manufacture polymers using captured CO2 from forest industry and incinerated waste
VTT’s Forest CUMP project is aiming to use captured CO2 from waste incineration and the forest industry in the production of polyethylene and polypropylene, with future process concepts hoped to expand the process into other industries at a commercial scale.
What’s next for Coca-Cola Europacific Partners in terms of ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’?
Packaging Europe attended Coca-Cola Great Britain’s Real Talk Event in London in early December, which focused on reduce, reuse and recycle in packaging. At the event, we spoke to Sam Jones, head of climate and sustainability in Great Britain at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) about consumer…
ALPLA’s lightweight rHDPE bottle for beauty sector aims to cut down on carbon emissions
The ALPLA Group has manufactured a prototype of its ultralight Canupak bottle made of recycled HDPE; set to package beauty care products, it is hoped to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 71%.
Will digitisation become more important than sustainability for the packaging sector?
Leading data and analytics provider GlobalData has recently identified that digitalization in the packaging industry could become more influential than sustainability, as companies need to mitigate the effects of inflation. Digitalizing supply chains will be imperative in ensuring companies can…
DS Smith estimates over €3.7 billion’s worth of damaged product returns this Christmas as packages face extreme G-force in transit
DS Smith has predicted that over €3.7 billion could be spent on returns this Christmas, with packages ordered online expected to face damage from G-forces at an average acceleration of 50Gs – a speed comparable to a rocket launch.
Hoffmann Neopac unveils 100% metal, child-safe tin for cannabis products
Hoffmann Neopac is launching a fully-metal version of its child-resistant high-barrier tins to package dry and semi-dry cannabis products such as edibles, CBD oils, creams, gummies, and concentrates – aiming for increased recyclability and product protection.
Coca-Cola Great Britain’s Real Talk Event 2022: what does the future of packaging look like?
Focused on the principles of reduce, reuse and recycle, Coca-Cola Great Britain’s Real Talk event took place at the company’s London office on the 1st December. Tony Juniper CBE moderated two panels with representatives from organisations including CCEP, McDonalds, WWF and WRAP. Frances Butler…
Encirc and Diageo plan to build new furnace to produce net zero glass bottles
Encirc and Diageo are partnering with the aim of manufacturing the world’s first net zero glass bottles at scale by 2030, announcing plans for a new furnace hoped to reduce carbon emissions by 90% and offset the rest with carbon capture technology.
Wrapping up the AIPIA World Congress 2022 Part Two: Products & presentations
No AIPIA Congress is complete without a Brand Challenge, and the 2022 event was no exception.
A spotlight on e-commerce packaging trends and developments
As the e-commerce sector keeps growing, so are the demands on packaging. In our latest Sustainability Perspectives podcast, we look at the latest trends and developments in sustainability and beyond, the impact of changing legislation and consumer expectations and how this influences brands’…