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Plastipak expands PET recycling capacity
Plastipak has completed a “major” investment to expand annual PET production at its manufacturing site in Bascharage, Luxembourg, by 136%
The next steps for recycled polystyrene
The value chain initiative, Styrenics Circular Solutions (SCS), has filed a second application for European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) approval
How is the carton industry faring post-Brexit?
According to Stephen Shortland, managing director of New Vision Packaging (NVP), the UK carton market is under “severe pressure” due
Soft plastics collected at Tesco to be made into bin liners by Berry
A partnership between Tesco and the packaging manufacturer, Berry Global, will see soft plastic collected from Tesco stores and recycled
Amcor launches paper-based confectionery packaging
Amcor unveils LifeSpan Performance Paper, high-barrier, grease-resistant, and recyclable paper-based packaging for the snacks and confectionery market.
New survey on the value of connected packaging
Digital experiences studio Appetite Creative released the results from its survey on connected packaging experiences. The studio surveyed 257 executives
Stora Enso boosts formed fiber production capacity
Stora Enso’s formed fiber products are currently being used in food packaging such as bowls, trays and lids. The
Track & Trace helps to foil major plastic theft operation
In 2021, a major plastic container theft sting was executed in Cook County, Illinois in the USA. It resulted in
Avery Dennison launches certified portfolio of vegan labels
Avery Dennison says that it has achieved a market first with the launch of a new certified portfolio of vegan
How the soft drinks industry is responding to the “record” high prices of rPET
In January, the European market saw rPET reach “record” prices, with ICIS reporting colourless post-consumer bottles (PCBs) and flake
Xampla joins forces with Croda on microplastic-free seed coatings trial
Xampla and Croda International have announced a partnership to develop microplastic-free, biodegradable seed coatings for the agricultural sector. The