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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What has Tesco learned from its reuse trial with Loop?
This summer, Tesco’s reuse trial with Loop officially came to an end. Reflecting on the trial, Tesco has released a report detailing what it has learned, calling for cross-industry collaboration and consumer education to facilitate economies of scale for reuse in the future.
The Rapid Interview with SHIELDLER
In the latest edition of our Rapid Interview series, we speak to SHIELDLER about developing 100% recycled and recyclable packaging from post-consumer and marine waste for the healthcare and nutraceutical markets.
Coveris previews new packaging solutions targeting enhanced performance and recyclability
Coveris will introduce a new range of plastic- and paper-based solutions, including wash-off labels and transportation films with recycled content, that are aimed at enhanced recyclability, packaging waste reduction, and shelf-life extension at FachPack 2022.
CUPEX launches reusable PP dome lid for portable drinks
Resealable lid manufacturer CUPEX is expanding its range with the release of COMFORT, its new reusable lid.
PFF Group successfully completes trial using NEXTLOOPP’s PPristine resin
PFF Group’s packaging division has completed a full-scale production trial using PPristine, NEXTLOOPP’s post-consumer recycled polypropylene (PP) resin.
LG Chem and ADM announce joint ventures to increase bioplastic production
LG Chem is collaborating with Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) to spearhead two joint ventures, GreenWise Lactic and LG Chem, and push towards the commercial production of bioplastics.
MULTIVAC launches new labelling techniques to reduce fruit and vegetable packaging
MULTIVAC Marketing & Inspection has launched Top Wrap and Top Close – its new solutions for reducing plastic in the sealing and labelling of fruit and vegetables.
px Group awarded Operations & Maintenance contract by ReNew ELP for plastic recycling plant
px Group, owner of Saltend Chemicals Park and operator of various critical energy infrastructure sites across Europe, has been awarded a ten-year Operations & Maintenance contract by ReNew ELP at its plastic recycling plant.
New cool sensor matches thermal behaviour of foodstuffs
The annual meeting and expo of the International Association for Food Protection held earlier this month in Pennsylvania, USA, saw the introduction of the latest innovation in wireless temperature monitoring and data logging from BluLine Solutions.
DS Smith trialling packaging made from cocoa shells, straw and seaweed
DS Smith is trialling a new process of producing paper packaging from natural materials including straw, hemp, cocoa shells, daisies, and seaweed.
Unilever launches new Domestos bleach bottles made from 50% recycled plastic
Unilever’s homecare brand Domestos has re-launched its core bleach range in new bottles made from 50% post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR).
On Second Thoughts… Why Plastics Aren’t the Enemy
The properties that make plastic so appealing for packaging – strength to weight ratio, durability, malleability, sterility and clarity are also those that have the potential to make it such a sustainability nightmare. But that doesn’t have to be the case, says Andrew Capper, Creative Director of…