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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Enabling circularity & improving efficiency of flexibles with laminating adhesives
The final of our series of three short videos exploring Bostik's sustainable lamination program investigates the opportunities to enable circularity & improve efficiency through laminating adhesives for flexible packaging.
Reusable packaging for automotive parts developed by Antalis
Antalis Packaging announces a reusable pack designed to reduce waste and increase efficiency in the distribution of car parts for its partner, an aluminium die casting company that supplies the automotive value chain.
‘Recyclable’ monomaterial retort pouch unveiled by Mondi
Mondi launches RetortPouch Recyclable, a monomaterial solution apparently featuring a high-barrier film alternative to aluminium that means the pouch is “fully recyclable”.
Laser marking – leave a mark without consumables!
In the latest edition of our Innovation Spotlights, Merck introduces its webinar on harnessing the potential of laser beams with Iriotec® 8000 laser-sensitive pigments.
How is HolyGrail 2.0 working in practice?
September was a busy month for the HolyGrail 2.0 project, which aims to simplify the process of sorting packaging waste through the use of digital watermarking technology.
Plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables to be banned in France
The French Government has announced plans to ban fruit and vegetables from being sold in plastic packaging from January 1st, 2022, as part of its anti-waste law aimed at creating a circular economy with single-use plastic phased out by 2040.
How your business can avoid greenwashing
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published detailed guidance for businesses making environmental claims about their products and services.
OMRON launches new PCB inspection system
OMRON announces its new inspection system, the VT-S10 Series, which uses imaging technology and AI to automate high-precision processes for PCB sub-assemblies, apparently eliminating the need for specialist operator skills.
Tackling the flexibles recycling challenge
Currently only around 17% of flexible packaging is being collected and recycled in the EU. CEFLEX has developed a Quality Recycling Process to address this problem. We speak to CEFLEX’s Dana Mosora and Alec Walker-Love to find out more.
Iceland trials new packaging in bid to reduce plastics
The frozen food supermarket chain Iceland has today announced the launch of nine new product lines that it says are plastic-free or have a heavily reduced plastic content, reportedly resulting in a reduction in plastic of 36.6 tonnes.
MES: the road to digitalization calls for a reliable guide
In a series of five Innovation Spotlight articles, AG Solution will go beyond the buzzwords and explain how a digitalization journey can be a means to dealing with very practical problems and challenges in your specific environment.
Berry announces new bottle range with child protection features
Berry M&H is set to introduce a child-resistant (CR) Certified bottle and closure combination, which it says will provide “safe and secure” packaging for a range of applications including healthcare and household cleaning products.