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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A deep dive into packaging sustainability in Ukraine
At the end of 2021, Ukraine’s parliament passed legislation to ban plastic bags. But truly addressing the issue of
Plastics Recyclers Europe reports a 13% increase in installed plastics recycling capacity
According to data from Plastics Recyclers Europe, the total installed plastics recycling capacity in Europe increased by 1.1MT in
Are paper-based alternatives to plastic wrap truly viable?
FMCG brands are increasingly ditching plastic multipack wrapping in favour of paper-based alternatives. But, according to Lindum Packaging, this
CEFLEX: Demand must be the driving force in a circular economy for flexibles
According to CEFLEX, a truly circular economy must be demand-driven. The organisation has worked backwards along the supply chain
Sihl launches first inkjet film based on 90% PCR
Sihl is set to launch what it says is the first inkjet film based on 90% post-consumer recycled BOPET.
The Ukrainian dual system stand-up pouch that offers two products in one pack
Duopack is a flexible packaging solution for stand-up pouches that features a partition dividing the products into two distinct
Antalis launches flexible plastic sheet made with recycled PP
Antalis Visual Communications has launched Priplak R100, a flexible plastic sheet manufactured from recycled polypropylene (PP) sourced from manufacturing waste
Chemical recycling principles established by The Consumer Goods Forum
The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Plastic Waste Coalition of Action has brought together 16 of its member companies to
ExxonMobil commercialises PE resins for simplified film production
ExxonMobil has announced the commercialisation of its Exceed S performance polyethylene (PE) resins, which it claims can offer simpler and
Recyclable packaging across the board – are we there yet?
In recent years, the industry has made some strides toward making packaging materials more easily recyclable. We’ve seen progress
Amcor expands recycle-ready PE packaging to coffee and cheese applications
Amcor has expanded its AmPrima range of PE-based packaging with a range of pouches and wraps for coffee and
Coveris launches stretch film for bale wrapping with PCR content
Coveris has unveiled a new stretch film for silage bale wrapping, Unterland R, which contains at least 30% recyclate from