SIG’s new aseptic carton filling machines target high output and flexibility
SIG has expanded its SIG Neo portfolio with new filling machines for aseptic cartons – seeking to offer high output and
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Polypropylene packaging waste recycled into filaments for 3D printing
Polypropylene packaging waste has been recycled into filaments for 3D printing as the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced
Peatland plants converted into non-food packaging by Fraunhofer Institute
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV are converting peatland plants into folding boxes, trays, and
VDMA to present new packaging designs, materials research hub, and smart identification system at interpack
VDMA has announced the innovations it will exhibit alongside its partners at interpack 2023 – including seaweed-based packaging, a research
Authenticity of products to be identified through novel SmartID technology
A new system that can identify whether a product is authentic or not even when a device is offline is
New project from Fraunhofer hopes to pave the way for new plastics recycling methods
Seven Fraunhofer Institutes are pooling their expertise in the lighthouse project "Waste4Future", which aims to increase energy and
Sustainability Awards 2020 winners announced
The winners of the Sustainability Awards 2020 have been unveiled in a digital event. This year’s overall winner was
Styrenics Circular Solutions demonstrates suitability of mechanically recycled polystyrene for food contact
Styrenics Circular Solutions (SCS), a value chain initiative that seeks to increase the circularity of styrenic polymers, says that it
Finalist interviews: Fraunhofer's biodegradable functional barrier coatings
As the Sustainability Awards 2020 ceremony draws closer, we speak to another contender - today, it’s the turn of bio-
Sustainability, unboxing and more - German Packaging Award Gold winners presented
From compostable to recyclable, a tethering solution, transport efficiency and flexible filling - we take a look at the Gold Award
2020 Sustainability Awards finalists announced!
We are delighted to announce the full list of finalists for our 2020 Sustainability Awards! These ground-breaking innovations will
Addressing a smelly plastic recyclate problem
Plastic recyclate produced from waste packaging have to meet high sensory requirements in order to be used for new products,
Collaborative European project develops antibacterial film based on essential oils
The European FLEXPOL project has developed an innovative antibacterial and antifungal plastic film using nanoencapsulated essential oils that it says