Exploring functional barrier coatings for paper, with Conor Ludden
How has the paperization trend evolved in recent years - and how has the development of functional coatings, particularly bio-based
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The start-up turning agricultural waste into compostable packaging
Traceless is a start-up that offers a drop-in granule solution made from second-generation biomass that can be
How Packaging Europe reassessed its own packaging
Over the years we’ve occasionally received feedback from readers challenging us about using flexible plastic wrap (low density polyethylene)
New 'PET-like plastic' made directly from waste biomass
Scientists from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology have developed a new PET-like plastic that is made from the
Constantia Flexibles launches mono-material laminate for high chemical resistance applications
Constantia Flexibles has launched what it claims is a recycle-ready, mono-material polypropylene (PP) laminate with high chemical resistance
White metallised flexible film developed by Idvac without titanium dioxide
Idvac Ltd., a UK vacuum research and development specialist, has developed a bright white, non-pigmented metallised film that does
Constantia Flexibles and Plasthill collaborate on lighter weight PE films
Constantia Flexibles and Plasthill Technical Films have collaborated to scale the former’s proprietary micro embossing technology, CompressSeal, which offers
RecyClass publishes guidance on designing plastic packaging for recyclability
RecyClass has released a Design Book with the goal of providing a practical guide that clarifies the definition of recyclability
Considerations for sustainable flexible packaging
How can we tell if flexible packaging products are truly sustainable? Ed Roberts, global sustainability leader at Sealed Air, tells
Can advanced recycling support flexible packaging’s quest for circularity?
As demand for more recycled content, commitment to meet environmental objectives and consumer expectations converge, significant increases in recycling capacities
Dow expands flexible packaging recycling initiative to new markets in Africa
Following a successful pilot phase in Nigeria, Dow has announced that its flexible packaging recycling initiative, Project REFLEX, will be
CEFLEX releases EPR criteria for flexible packaging
The Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging (CEFLEX) has developed the ‘Criteria for Circularity’ to provide a checklist for Extended Producer
Closing the loop with deinking
Inks make up a small portion of packaging percentage-wise, but play a big role in packaging functionality, informing consumers