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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DS Smith and Krones aim to replace plastic shrink wrap with fibre-based ECO Carrier
DS Smith has partnered with packaging automation specialist Krones to create ECO Carrier, a fibre-based alternative to shrink wrap to package PET multipack bottles.
Artificial intelligence and augmented reality freshen up men’s fragrance
“Created by robots for humans” is a special edition body spray for young men which has been developed using augmented reality and artificial intelligence in a bid to produce the perfect scent and packaging.
AMI Consulting predicts that collation shrink film market will undergo steady growth, yet faces complications
According to a new report by AMI Consulting, the European collation shrink film market will boost in correlation with the use of PCR resins – yet it is expected to face obstacles in its growth, from increasing consumer demand for plastic alternatives to international legislation.
UPM Raflatac and Logopak present ‘first’ linerless print and labelling solution
UPM Raflatac and Logopak are collaborating on what claims to be the first robust linerless solution in print and apply labelling; it is expected to increase the running length and capacity of label rolls and reduce both costs and CO2 emissions.
Edible food wrap made of algae explores sustainable packaging solutions
Naama Nicotra, a designer based in Israel, has used natural edible materials with agar, the essential ingredient produced from algae, to create a range of dissolvable food packaging.
Tesco trial removes cardboard box packaging from major toothpaste brands
Tesco has launched an initiative to reduce toothpaste packaging to its essential elements and cut down on cardboard waste.
Finalist Interview: Insignia Technologies’ After Opening Freshness Timer
Prior to the big unveil of the winners in the pre-commercialised section of our Sustainability Awards on November 14th in Amsterdam, we are finding out more about our finalists. Today, it’s the turn of Insignia Technologies’ After Opening Freshness Timer, a finalist in the Active and Intelligent…
Paul Foulkes-Arellano: It’s time we welcomed 3D printing into packaging factories
As brands go bespoke and packaging goes local, will packaging megafactories become redundant? Paul Foulkes-Arellano, founder of Circuthon Consulting, asks this question and more – arguing that the industry needs to work smarter, not larger, and embrace technology over expansion.
Sealed Air unveils protective, ‘recycle-ready’ cushioning made from 30-50% recycled content
Sealed Air has announced a new range of protective packaging under its BUBBLE WRAP brand – aiming to guide companies towards the UK and European Plastic Pacts’ target of 30% recycled content in all plastic packaging by 2025, amongst other sustainability targets.
Winners of Pentawards 2022 foreground sustainability as a consistently important factor of packaging design
The winners of Pentawards 2022 were revealed during a live Gala Ceremony last Friday, with various entrants displaying their innovations in reusability, recyclability, and sustainable design.
Ampacet and Pellenc ST enable digital separation of dark PET in current recycling waste streams
Ampacet and Pellenc ST are collaborating on REC-NIR-BLACK, a brand of alternative black masterbatch solutions said to allow PET packaging in dark colours to be recycled on existing recycling lines without compromising current sorting technology.
Danny Hacohen
VP Business Development, Evigence Sensors Danny is a Hi Tech veteran with experience working for multinational companies (public and privately