Flexibles

EU-funded project recycles multi-layer plastic flexibles into new food-grade packs

The EU-funded CIRCULAR FoodPack project has successfully recycled flexible plastic multilayer composites (MLCs) into food-grade polyethylene packaging using

Lightweight shopping bags made with Mondi’s recycled papers unveiled by Dobis

Dobis is converting Mondi’s range of paper grades containing recycled fibres into paper bags for fashion, fast food, and

Exploring the use of holography in packaging

Holography is sometimes incorporated in packaging for its visual elements and as a security measure. Journalist Frances Butler takes a

Ahlstrom aims to reduce plastics with fibre-based tape backing

Aiming to reduce plastic waste and environmental impact, Ahlstrom has introduced MasterTape Cristal, its transparent paper-based tape backing made

VTT launches lightweight origami alternative to conventional protective packaging materials

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has collaborated with Aalto University and Finnish industrial partners to develop a new technology

KHS introduces kraft paper handle for multipack bottle carrier

KHS Group has announced that its Nature MultiPack – which uses adhesive instead of shrink film, paper or cardboard, said to

New bag-in-box from Smurfit Westrock aids easy separation for recycling

Smurfit Westrock aims to adhere to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s minimum requirement of 80% recyclability with its

LG Chem and Reifenhäuser agree to collaborate on recyclable film project

South Korean chemical company LG Chem and the extrusion machine manufacturer Reifenhäuser have signed a partnership with the aim of

Gem-Pack Berries and Reborn Material partner on biodegradable clamshell packaging

At this year’s Sustainable Packaging Summit in Amsterdam, Gem-Pack Berries announced its partnership with Reborn Material to utilize

Rheumatic consumers struggle with inaccessible medicine packaging, survey says

A survey from the Swedish Rheumatism Association reveals how elderly and disabled consumers can struggle to take medicine in inaccessible

Circularity roadmap for U.S. PET packaging outlined in new study

A new study has been published by Systemiq outlining a roadmap to transition the U.S. PET packaging and polyester

Sustainability Perspectives: Flexible packaging and beyond