Flexibles
News and analysis on the latest innovations, trends and developments in flexible packaging – from sustainability to functionality and more.
PepsiCo Europe sets target to eliminate fossil-based plastic in crisps bags by 2030
PepsiCo has today announced that it is aiming to use 100% recycled or renewable plastic in all of its crisp
EMSUR reveals range of beverage shrink sleeves that can be recycled alongside PET bottles
EMSUR’s new shrink sleeve solutions for bottled drinks are based on a combination of PET-based films and washable
Designing it right: Why label choice is vital
Why is it so important to make the right labelling choice if the packaging industry wants to reduce its reliance
OCSiAl targets new nanotube markets with expanded dispersion portfolio
OCSiAl has introduced a new line of graphene nanotube dispersions for thin transparent or coloured conductive films and packaging, offering
Rising bale prices have resulted in recyclers exploring new avenues for waste
In this comment piece, Mark Victory, Senior Editor, Recycling, at ICIS, explores how price fluctuations and raw material shortages are
Outlook for 2022: Trends and disruptive innovations
As we move ever closer to a new year, it’s time to ask what kinds of trends, priorities and
Mars Petcare announces petfood pouch made with plastic from advanced recycling
Mars Petcare has announced plans to begin distributing its SHEBA petfood in pouches containing recycled plastic from advanced recycling processes,
Addressing water pollution from all angles with algae-based plastic resins
Eranova’s Alg&Bag solution allows green algae found in the ocean to be combined with recycled plastics to
How can recycling frameworks account for flexible packaging?
A group of organisations that represent the European flexible packaging value chain have called for legislators to develop a recyclability
Dow launches PCR shrink film for bottled water with Lotte
Dow and Lotte Chilsung Co. have collaborated on a new collation shrink film (CSF) for bottled water made from material
Flint Group introduces new chlorine-free coatings for heat sealing applications
Under the brand name NexisCode, Flint Group Packaging Inks has launched a new range of chlorine-free heat sealable coatings
France’s ‘first’ de-inking line for PE films announced by Reborn
The Reborn group says that it is set to launch France’s first film de-inking line for polyethylene (PE)