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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Unilever switches ice cream brand to paper tubs and lids
Carte D’Or, part of the Unilever brand Wall’s, will transition its entire range of ice cream from plastic to paper tubs and lids, which can be placed in household paper recycling streams once the non-recyclable plastic seal is removed.
Sustainability Perspectives: Introducing H.B. Fuller’s Global Sustainability Manager
Elisabeth Staab, H.B. Fuller’s newly appointed Global Sustainability Manager shares their strategy, initiatives and challenges.
The fight for raw materials has only just begun
As industries such as construction, manufacturing and fashion start to seek recycled polymer content and biomaterials, thus competing directly with packaging manufacturers, where is it all going to come from? This is the question posed by Paul Foulkes-Arellano, founder of Circuthon Consulting, in…
Research team develops insulating material inspired by skin cells of squid
Engineers from the University of California, Irvine (UCI) have developed a composite material that mimics chromatophores on the skin of squid that control infrared light and heat transmission, which it claims can be cost-effectively scaled for insulating applications such as beverage cups.
'It felt exciting and doable': WWF on nations committing to develop a global agreement for plastics
Head of plastic waste and business at the organization says the scope of the outcome exceeded expectations.
Hennessy Cognac joins blockchain consortium built for luxury brands
The Aura Blockchain Consortium, founded to provide an authentication platform for the luxury goods sector - set up in 2021 by LVMH, Prada Group, Richemont’s Cartier brand and OTB Group - has announced the Hennessy cognac brand will now be integrated into the platform.
Walmart and Nordstrom widely adopt RFID
Walmart will require suppliers to tag products including household items, hardware, and toys with RFID tags from September 2022, while Nordstrom will follow suit with clothing, shoes, and baby equipment.
SYSTEMIQ: European plastics system will need to make use of emerging technologies to meet circularity goals
According to a new report by SYSTEMIQ, the current measures being taken to adapt the European plastics system will not be enough to meet agreed climate goals, circularity policies, and the European Green Deal. The report emphasises the need to develop less mature pathways, such as green hydrogen,…
Robotic solution for feeding triggers and pumps launched by AROL GROUP
AROL GROUP’s new TIRELLI ROBOSORTER is aimed at increasing the flexibility of low-speed feeding systems for triggers and pumps used in healthcare applications.
Customised, sustainable, revolutionary: Sihl presents innovative packaging solutions for aqueous inkjet printing
In our latest Spotlight, Sihl introduces its ARTYSIO brand, which offers innovative digital, aqueous inkjet printing solutions for packaging applications.
New monta biopack 860 DP adhesive tape is directly printable
In our latest Spotlight, monta introduces biopack, its latest self-adhesive, eco-friendly tape that is also directly printable.
Schur Flexibles develops antibacterial coating for films
Schur Flexibles has developed an antibacterial varnish that can be applied to a range of its films, including those used for food packaging applications, to help to enhance point of sale hygiene.