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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Dow receives RecyClass approval to mechanically recycle its lamination adhesives
A selection of Dow’s solvent-free and water-borne lamination adhesives have reportedly received approval for mechanical recycling from RecyClass and are now expected to contribute an adhesive component to Dow’s REVOLOOP technology platform.
WeighPack’s new checkweighing machine set to provide precise results and cut down on waste
WeighPack has unveiled its new, high-precision checkweighing machine, aiming to weigh products such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, precious metals, and cannabis pre-rolls with an accuracy of 0.01g while reducing waste via reuse.
PA Consulting and PulPac’s Blister Pack Collective seeks to replace PVC blister packs with recyclable fibre equivalents
PA Consulting and PulPac have formed the Blister Pack Collective, which calls upon organisations in the pharma, consumer health, and FMCG industries to make use of PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber technology and provide a recyclable alternative to PVC blister packs.
Registration now open for Packaging Innovations & Empack 2023
With the annual Packaging Innovations & Empack events – this time featuring Contract Pack & Fulfilment – set to take to the show floor at the Birmingham NEC next February, Easyfairs tells us more about what to expect and extends an invitation to our readers in this edition of the Spotlight.
Robinson and Holdsworth Chocolates produce ‘100% recyclable’ packaging for John Lewis Christmas confectionary
Robinson Packaging has collaborated with Holdsworth Chocolates to design seasonal packaging for John Lewis’ Christmas confectionery range, including rigid boxes, sleeves, and treat bags – all claimed to be 100% recyclable.
Closing the loop with SABIC’s circular polymers
In this edition of the Spotlight, SABIC, a ‘global leader’ in the chemical industry, discusses how advanced polymer chemistry is making a distinct difference across the packaging industry, especially as OEMs, brand owners, and converters strive to reduce their climate impact. Under the theme of…
Hoffmann Neopac claims to design first rHDPE tube caps to package personal care and beauty products
Hoffmann Neopac has unveiled a ‘first-of-its-kind’ range of post-consumer recycled caps for personal care and beauty packaging, with the three designs claimed to be compatible with existing HDPE streams.
What brands can do to meet consumers’ expectations for sustainable packaging
As consumers become increasingly cautious about corporate greenwashing, how can businesses put their money where their mouth is and ensure that their packaging aligns with eco-friendly branding? Edward Holden, vice president of Business Development at Equator Design, gives us his answer.
AMI Consulting releases dataset outlining roadblocks in European plastics industry’s demand for polymers
AMI Consulting has published a new dataset laying out the challenges faced by the European plastics industry in 2022 and in the lead-up to 2027 regarding the industrial demand for polymers – including a shrinking demand for virgin polymers, competition from overseas markets, and the ongoing energy…
Coveris announces new solution to recover and recycle waste on-site, producing recyclate for customers
Coveris has launched ReCover, a new business segment seeking to facilitate the sourcing, processing, and recycling of waste at Coveris sites to close its own loop and provide high-quality recyclates to third-party customers.
Final rule for new traceability protocols for some food products published by USA’s FDA
The USA food & Drug Administration, (FDA) has published its final rule concerning traceability protocols for food products vulnerable to contamination. Companies and organisations who manufacture, process, pack or hold foods including produce, cheeses will be subject to record-keeping requirements…
Notpla launches seaweed-coated packs with grease and water-resistant properties
Notpla has launched a new range of grease and water-resistant packaging formats – with a plastic-free barrier made from seaweed. The solutions can either be recycled or home composted at end-of-life.