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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Paper shopping bag solution developed for South African retail market
Mondi has collaborated with Taurus Packaging on a wet strength paper shopping bag for the South African retail market, which it says can prevent up to 2 million plastic bags from entering waste streams in the region every month.
GreenChoice by Wipak: Leading an evolution in sustainable packaging
In our latest Innovation Spotlight, Wipak discusses its new sub-brand, GreenChoice, which makes sustainability in flexible packaging an easy choice for its customers.
Carbios launches industrial demonstration plant for its enzymatic recycling technology
Biochemistry company Carbios has opened an industrial demonstration plant as part of the commercialisation of its enzymatic recycling technology, C-ZYME, and says that initial tests reflect the scalability of the process.
‘Fully recyclable’ fibre tray launched by AR Packaging
AR Packaging has announced its TrayLite solution intended for the modified atmosphere packaging of ready meals and other chilled foods, offering an alternative to full plastic barrier trays that apparently reduces plastics by 85%.
On Second Thoughts…When reusable packaging is not the right choice…
Jocelyne Ehret of TheRightPackaging.com tells us why reusable packaging is not automatically the most sustainable option.
Teysha Technologies partnership set to tackle microplastics in additives
Biopolymer specialist Teysha Technologies has partnered with an undisclosed additives manufacturer to begin joint testing and optimisation on a range of its materials, with a focus on developing alternatives to petroleum-based microplastics.
How drones are reshaping home delivery
Wing, which is owned by Alphabet – Google’s parent company – is already operating its drone delivery services in three countries. We spoke with the company to learn more.
Aluminium foil replacement developed for flexible packaging applications
Flex Films, the film manufacturing arm of flexible packaging group UFlex, unveils its new patented BOPET high barrier film, F-UHB-M, which it says is designed to replace aluminium foil in flexible packaging applications.
RecyClass publishes sorting protocol for plastic packaging
RecyClass has unveiled its ‘Sorting Evaluation Protocol for Plastic Packaging’, which is geared towards companies that would like to analyse the recyclability and traceability of packaging innovations.
Weetabix says 99% of packaging will be recyclable by summer 2022
Weetabix Food Company is aiming for 99% of its packaging to be widely recyclable by summer 2022, putting the company on track to make 100% of packaging recyclable ahead of the 2025 deadline set by WRAP for the UK Plastics Pact.
Absolut Vodka launches new limited-edition bottle
The spirits brand Absolut Vodka aims to champion diversity, connection, and sustainability through the launch of a new limited-edition bottle containing 80% recycled glass.
‘First’ Natural Capital Partners certification for labelling material
Label materials supplier UPM Raflatac says RAFNXT+ is the world’s first label material certified as a CarbonNeutral product by Natural Capital Partners.