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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SGD Pharma and Stevanato Group unveil ‘industry first’ ready-to-use 100ml glass vial solution
SGD Pharma introduces its new 100ml moulded glass vials for injectable drug products, with secondary packaging from Stevanato Group reportedly offering a ready-to-use solution for safer and more efficient product launches.
European plastic mechanical recycling rate at 23%, says AMI
According to AMI, mechanical recycling in Europe exceeded 8 million tonnes in 2021, with an overall recycling rate of 23.1%, as feedstock insecurities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic continue.
Sustainability Perspectives with Stora Enso
Phillip Hanefeld – Senior Vice President of Innovation and Research & Development, of the Packaging Materials division at Stora Enso, discusses strategies and challenges in our latest video of the Sustainability Perspectives series.
Major brand owners commit to increasing investment in circular economy for flexibles
Mars, Mondelēz International, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever have today committed to increasing investments with the reported aim of accelerating the transition toward a circular economy for flexible packaging across Europe.
BASF and DUO PLAST collaborate on stretch film suitable for explosive atmospheres
By equipping DUO EX-TRA with the static dissipative polymer Elastostat, DUO PLAST and BASF have launched the first stretch film suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
EPR: Penalty or opportunity?
Emma Samson, marketing communications manager at environmental consultancy Searious Business, gives an introduction to EPR and argues that ambitious brands should see it as an exciting opportunity.
Rovema Pasta Solution
Fully integrated Rovema solution for packing of short cut pasta: Pack 5 tons of pasta per hour into pillow bags
Ampacet introduces BioRange+ TUV OK Compost certified masterbatch portfolio
In the latest edition of the Spotlight, Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, announces the launch of BioRange+ masterbatch solutions designed for compostable plastic applications.
Leuenberger presents new packaging technical adhesive with bio-based content
Leuenberger’s new hot-melt adhesive, Termomelt C716 BB, is the first from the Termomelt range to include a bio-based raw material content of 55%.
WRAP: Some plastic packaging can increase food waste
According to new research from WRAP, plastic packaging is exacerbating food waste by forcing consumers to purchase too much and creating confusion over Best Before dates. The charity says that savings on plastic usage, food waste, and carbon emissions could be made by selling a wider range of…
PolyREC launches multi-polymer data collection system for recycled plastics
PolyREC is now recognised as an official data collector for the Circular Plastics Alliance, as it launches the RecoTrace data collection system for European recycled plastics that incorporates all main polymers.
Limited evidence that chemical recycling can help tackle the issue of plastic waste, says WWF
The organization argues that there is not enough evidence to show that chemical recycling provides additional benefits to mechanical recycling.