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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France’s ‘first’ de-inking line for PE films announced by Reborn
Reborn says that it is set to launch France’s first film de-inking line for polyethylene (PE) films at its site in Ogeu-les-Bains.
Design for recycling boosts recycling volume in Germany
Recycling volumes from Germany’s dual system have increased by 8.4 percent in 2020, Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (Central Agency Packaging Register – ZSVR) has announced.
New inside-outside box printing solution from BOBST
BOBST launches the MASTERLINE DRO, a full line solution that it says will provide convertors with high-volume production on simple boxes and added-value packaging with qualitative printing and die-cutting.
Zume partners with ABB to scale ‘100% compostable’ packaging
ABB Robotics announces its agreement with Zume to scale and automate the production of plant-based packaging that the companies claim is a fully compostable and cost-effective alternative to single-use plastics.
COEXPAN launches packaging solutions for hyper-extended shelf life
COEXPAN announces a new range of packaging solutions that include its COEXSHIELD monomaterial PET or PP trays for fresh food applications, which it claims can expend shelf-life from 7 to 12 days.
An expert view on Coca-Cola’s new 100% plant-based bottle
Is Coca-Cola’s 100% plant-based bottle really better for the environment than PET alternatives? The answer to that question isn’t as simple as you might think, says Mario Grimau, a polymer engineer and materials science specialist at SPRING.
Are consumers ready to recycle more?
A recent survey conducted by Amcor suggests that 76% of consumers would like to recycle more than they currently do, with recyclability identified as the sustainability attribute consumers care about most. But how will this translate into action?
Tesco to offer refillable cleaning sprays in bid to reduce plastic packaging
From Monday 22nd November, Tesco own-brand household cleaning sprays will reportedly be available in reusable bottles, which can be topped up using capsules that dissolve in water to make a new cleaning solution.
A new roadmap towards packaging sustainability?
Is ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ out of date? In a new report, SPRING (a packaging-focused, cross-value chain thinktank) is proposing a new approach to packaging sustainability – with practical solutions at its core.
Creating more from less: An introduction to tactical packaging
In today’s digital-first world, how can brands maximise the commercial value of their packaging? It’s all about creating meaningful ways to interact with customers without a physical presence, argues Matt Ward.
German supermarket chains to introduce silphie packaging for fruit and vegetables
STI Group has worked with PreZero to develop a sustainable packaging solution made with locally grown silphie plant fibre, which it will supply to the supermarket chains Lidl and Kaufland.
Henkel unveils hot melt solution with higher bio-based content than industry average
Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit is set to introduce the Technomelt Supra ECO range, which it claims has the potential to exceed more than 80% bio-based raw material input without compromising on performance.