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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4evergreen shares latest insights into boosting fiber-based packaging recycling rate
4evergreen, the cross-industry alliance focusing on improving the circularity of fibre-based packaging, has set itself the goal to raise the overall recycling rate of fibre-based packaging in Europe to 90% by 2030.
Mondi opens ISTA-certified lab for safer packaging in transit
Mondi Bupak announces the opening of its new laboratory in the Czech Republic, one of the company’s flagship plants in Central Europe for the development of durable and sustainable corrugated e-commerce packaging solutions.
Kellogg’s to trial recyclable paper liners in cereal boxes
Kellogg’s has announced today that, in partnership with Tesco, it will pilot a paper liner for its cereal boxes in a select number of stores from January 2022.
How is the Italian packaging industry preparing for a new era of label information requirements?
As Italy’s deadline requiring companies to inform consumers of the material contents and final destination of their packaging approaches, Giunko launches a QR- or barcode-enabled label that connects to an online database of geolocated information.
New ultra-cold chain solution for pharmaceuticals developed by Tower
Tower has launched a new pallet solution for the transport of ultra-cold temperature-critical pharmaceuticals, including vaccines.
Can the packaging industry cope with a supply chain in crisis?
With the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, surging prices for energy and raw materials, and Forces Majeures destabilising the global supply chain, we spoke to Cepi and the Polymers for Europe Alliance to find out how the packaging industry is faring.
Eco-Products expands range of sugarcane foodservice containers
Eco-Products adds seven new items to its Vanguard portfolio, a line of containers for foodservice applications made from sugarcane and without chemicals of high concern.
European bioplastics industry criticises EU methodology comparing fossil-based and bio-based plastics
In a statement released today by the European Bioeconomy Alliance, the coalition details its criticisms of a new methodology for life cycle analysis (LCA) developed by the European Commission’s Joint Research Committee (JRC).
Sustainability Perspectives: Avery Dennison’s Circular program for recycling label liners
In the latest episode of our Sustainability Perspectives Series, Melina Spanoudi speaks with Niels Christian Schou from Avery Dennison to learn more about their AD Circular program for recycling paper and filmic label liners.
Heidelberg commits to climate neutrality by 2030
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG says it will commit to becoming climate neutral by 2030 and establishes an Environmental Social Governance (ESG) panel to define and develop its sustainability strategy.
Taking the next steps in the digitization of packaging
Andrew Manly, communications director at the Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association, looks back at this year’s AIPIA congress and at some of the main takeaways.
Using packaging to make period care more sustainable – and more inclusive
We spoke with Nick Jain, COO and co-founder of August, about how the company is using its packaging to make sustainable period products more accessible and inclusive.