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 packaging stories and trends to follow in 2022
From the trends in e-commerce and reusable packaging to the events that will shape the sustainability agenda for packaging, we highlight some of the key issues facing the industry today.
Wood fibre-based packaging for bedding supplied by Paptic
Paptic has collaborated with Familon, a Finnish bedding brand, to package its range of pillows and quilts in plastic-free, wood fibre-based materials that can be recycled in paper streams.
BASF develops label adhesives that do not interfere with paper recycling
BASF’s new label adhesives for paper labels are designed for easy removal to avoid interference with the recycling of paperboard or cardboard transport boxes.
Sealed Air expands range of recycle-ready barrier display films
Sealed Air has introduced two new CRYOVAC Brand Eco BDF films to its range of recycle-ready barrier display films, which are designed for compatibility with LDPE mechanical and chemical recycling processes.
The NFC tequila bottle that enables re-ordering with the tap of a smartphone
We spoke with Anthony Accetta, CEO and co-founder of OTACA Tequila, and Amir Khoshniyati, general manager and vice president of Transponder Business, about their collaboration on an NFC-enabled tequila bottle that allows consumers to authenticate and re-order the product with a smartphone.
The Coca-Cola Company pledges to achieve 25% refillable or returnable portfolio by 2030
The Coca-Cola Company has announced an “industry-leading goal” to sell at least 25% of all beverages across its global portfolio in refillable or returnable glass or plastic bottles and containers.
New recyclable stretch film with static dissipation from Cortec
Cortec Laboratories has developed a new recyclable speciality film, EcoSonic VpCl Static Dissipative Stretch Film, for applications where static discharge could result in dangerous packaging conditions, such as electronics and fertilisers.
Shawpak introduces four-side seal pouch machine for pharma applications
The medical packaging equipment specialist Shawpak has introduced a 4 side-seal pouch machine designed for the packaging of flat medical products, offering speeds of up to 4000 packs per hour.
Smithers predicts continuing growth for metal packaging industry
A report from Smithers has found the metal packaging industry has experienced significant growth since 2019, which is likely to continue into 2027 due to changing consumer practices during the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing demand for recyclable packaging.
Plastics producers’ participation in UN treaty ‘essential to their survival’’
In this comment piece, Helen McGeough, Senior analyst, Plastics Recycling at ICIS, makes the case for an effective unilateral approach to tackle plastic pollution.
Plastipak expands PET recycling capacity
Plastipak has completed a “major” investment to expand annual PET production at its manufacturing site in Bascharage, Luxembourg, by 136%.
The next steps for recycled polystyrene
Styrenics Circular Solutions (SCS) has filed a second application for EU authorisation of mechanically recycled polystyrene based on Gneuss’ super-cleaning technology. What does this mean for the polystyrene value chain’s bid for circularity?