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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New ‘shape your own’ customisation solution for airless products
Beauty packaging manufacturer Quadpack announces new airless product portfolio, CANVAS Airless, which it says allows custom shapes with minimum lead time and reduced investment, while using 15% less plastic.
Finalist Interview: atma.io by Avery Dennison
Ahead of the Sustainability Awards 2021 winners being announced later today, we speak with finalist Avery Dennison about their connected product cloud, atma.io.
Wood-based plastic packaging introduced to HKScan’s grilled sausage series
HKScan says it is furthering its commitment to a carbon neutral food chain by introducing Woodly’s wood-based plastic packaging to the Finnish market for its HK grilled sausage series.
Siegwerk announces sustainable business agenda
HorizonNOW, the sustainability agenda announced by Siegwerk, one of the leading printing ink suppliers for packaging applications, will build on the company’s circular economy goals with targets set for 2025.
New report evaluates sustainability in the retail sector
Avery Dennison has collaborated with forecasting consultancy The Future Laboratory to produce a report assessing the issue of sustainability in retail and the shift towards regenerative retail systems.
FACHPACK 2021 launch for new Coveris food packaging solution
Coveris has collaborated with Austrian paper manufacturer Brigl & Bergmeister to develop PaperBarrier Seal, a packaging material for the food market that it says is fully recyclable and sustainably sourced.
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Watch the Sustainability Awards 2021 ceremony
On 29th September, we’ll be announcing and meeting the winners of the Sustainability Awards 2021!
Flexible packaging companies collaborate on ‘recyclable’ solution for hot pouches
UFlex, Mespack and Hoffer Plastics have worked together on a turnkey solution that the group says will “address the issue of full recyclability” of hot-fill pouches for the ready-to-eat food segment, using a mono-polymer structure and spout cap.
‘Easy to open’ desiccant stopper for pharmaceuticals announced by Airnov
Airnov is set to unveil a new 27mm desiccant stopper for healthcare applications, which it says offers easy opening to patients and moisture protection of products, as well as reportedly being made from renewable materials.
Finalist interview: Nivea Naturally Good body lotion
On the day before the big day, we speak to Beiersdorf, a Resource Efficiency finalist, and find out about the Nivea Naturally Good body lotion packaged in a bottle that is made from 50% less plastic and is rollable.
Finalist Interview: Fibers365
In the latest of our interviews with the finalists of the Sustainability Awards 2021, we speak to Fibers365 about their SteamFiber technology for the production of cellulose pulp from biomass sources such as local farming.
Emballator launches rigid water-soluble packaging
Packaging solutions manufacturer Emballator has announced its new water-soluble packaging made from polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), which can dissolve after use in a bid to “reduce plastic waste”.