Technologies for the future
Fraunhofer works with companies in the areas of food and packaging, and develops new, bio-based functional materials as well
Carbios’ bio-recycling plant set to receive 15kt PET supply from Hündgen Entsorgungs
Hündgen Entsorgungs has entered a supply agreement to source, prepare, and supply Carbios’ industrial-scale bio-recycling plant with 15kt
Smart Planet Technologies produces recyclable coating for flexible paper
Smart Planet Technologies aims to facilitate a transition into paper-based flexible packaging with its recyclable nanocomposite coating – said to
Dow, Henkel, and Kraton cut carbon footprint of hot melt adhesives
Dow, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, and Kraton Corporation have apparently reduced the carbon footprint of two of Henkel’s hot melt
Starbucks joins Podback’s coffee pod recycling scheme
Starbucks has partnered with Podback to collect used Starbucks At Home coffee pods from drop-off points or at kerbside,
Compostable crisp packet displays mental health messages when opened
Beavertown has revealed a limited-edition crisp packet made from Parkside’s compostable films, with on-pack designs offering conversation
Unpacking the positive and negative developments from INC-4
The latest round of negotiations on the creation of the United Nations’ legally-binding treaty on plastic pollution has ended.
UPM Raflatac unveils Carbon Action portfolio in global decarbonization drive
UPM Raflatac has launched its Carbon Action Plastic Labels portfolio in a bid to help its customers reduce the carbon
SIG’s filling machine for spouted aseptic pouches offers in-line sterilization
SIG has unveiled a new filling system for pre-made, spouted aseptic pouches, designed for in-line pouch sterilization, a
Siegwerk prints mono-PE pet food bag with recyclable barrier coatings
Aiming for a high-barrier, fully recyclable packaging solution for dry pet food, Siegwerk has applied its CIRKIT functional coatings
The ‘hidden danger’ of recycled plastic imports
In this article, Professor Edward Kosior of Nextek and NEXTLOOPP tells us about the importance of control and verification mechanisms
