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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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation reports on ‘specific and urgent actions’ needed to meet flexible packaging goals
A new report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation covers the “urgent actions” required by both businesses and policymakers to facilitate the transition to a circular economy for flexible packaging – with an intensification of measures needed across the flexibles value chain if it is to meet some of…
The company combining replace, reduce, recycle and reuse in one material
Refour’s RE-4 monomaterial is formed of air, minerals, and around 20-30% PP and can be recycled in public waste streams along with other plastics. We spoke to Torben Andersen, CEO of Refour, and Ida Feltendahl Frimer, marketing manager at Refour, about how the RE-4 material could act as an…
Creating a framework for the designers of the circular economy
When Joe Iles joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the framework of the circular economy was still in its infancy. Now, this model has become much more central to the way that businesses and consumers operate, and the Foundation has been at the centre of that transition.
Aptar and PureCycle reach ‘testing milestone’ with Ultra-Pure Recycled plastic for hinged closures
Aptar says it has been able to convert a prototype material containing PureCycle’s Ultra-Pure Recycled (UPR) plastic into multiple colours of hinged closures with performances similar to conventional resin.
Connected packaging – why the time is now and why the opportunities are vast
The implementation of connected packaging has so far yielded mixed results for brands. Jeremy Yates, director of strategic partnerships at Happy Finish, discusses how brands can harness the potential of connected packaging by engaging consumers with clear calls to action, accessible technology,…
Henkel to introduce renewable feedstock based on BASF’s biomass balance approach
Henkel has announced that around 110,000 tonnes per year of fossil-based feedstock across its Laundry & Home Care and Beauty Care businesses will be replaced with renewable carbon sources using BASF’s certified biomass balance approach.
New consortium to develop artificial intelligence model for packaging waste sorting
The Perfect Sorting Consortium will bring together brand owners, universities, and an independent test and research centre to develop and test an AI decision model that could help with the separation of packaging that is not currently properly sorted.
Stora Enso launches recyclable fibre-based material for foodservice paper lids
Stora Enso says its new Cupforma Natura Aqua+ material is optimal for converting into paper cup lids for foodservice applications, as it does not absorb liquid and is recyclable in the same stream as paper cups and compostable in industrial settings.
‘Refillables can’t solve today’s consumer problems’
Recent reports have suggested that consumers may be turning their backs on refillable packaging. What could explain this trend? According to Robert Lilienfeld, founder and executive director of sustainable packaging think tank SPRING, the packaging industry should keep one mantra in mind:…
HolyGrail 2.0 concludes semi-industrial trials with successful validation
The HolyGrail 2.0 initiative has successfully validated the prototype detection unit for digital watermarks after semi-industrial testing that mimics real-life conditions, with a 99% detection rate and the opportunity to develop new, more granular post-consumer recycling streams that do not yet…
Mechanical converting solution for agricultural residue provides fibre-based alternative to SUP
Solenis has partnered with BIO-LUTIONS to develop fibre-based, single-use food packaging from agricultural residues with a solution that reportedly removes the need for binding agents and allows for the use of barrier coatings made with renewable materials.
How is the pharmaceutical labels market faring?
According to a report by Future Market Insights (FMI), the healthcare and laboratory labels market is valued at US$9.2 billion in 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic, demographic shifts, and advancements in medical technologies are likely to continue driving this growth – although there could be…