Recyclable, high-barrier polypropylene pharma blister revealed by ACG
ACG Packaging Materials has released RecycloPod PP Ultra, a polypropylene-based blister packaging system that offers recyclability and barrier protection
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Can tethered caps set plastic waste free?
There are copious ways the packaging industry is innovating toward higher levels of recyclability, from re-engineering materials to focusing
FoodTray - the story behind the sustainable paper-plastic solution
GEA and Schur Flexibles discuss their collaboration to realise the FoodTray: a hybrid, separable cardboard/plastic solution that they say
Collectively finding a solution to the packaging waste issue
This year at FachPack the key unifying focus explored on company stands and across the programme of seminars, lectures and
Bioplastics industry shows dynamic growth
The results of the European Bioplastics’ annual market data update, presented at the 14th European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin, reportedly
Packaging-free food versus convenience
In its 2019 Global Food and Drink Trends report, analysts Mintel predict that modern takes on sustainability, health and wellness,
New recyclability guidelines released for fibre-based packaging design
New recyclability guidelines – developed by Cepi, CITPA, ACE, and FEFCO – seeks to give guidance for designers to ensure functionality goes
K is for Plastics
Düsseldorf’s giant K show is the world’s biggest plastics event, and its three-yearly cycle serves as a
Aptar Food + Beverage Flip Lid wins top award
Aptar Food + Beverage has been recognised with a World Beverage Innovation Award for its Flip Lid product. A panel of
#TalkingSustainability with Duschvorhang.de
In this installment of #TalkingSustainability, we chat with Udo Lang of Duschvorhang.de about the challenges faced by start-ups
kp secures five-year supply of post-consumer recycled PET with Viridor
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) and Viridor have agreed a “transformative” five-year collaboration, locking in an annual supply from Viridor to
Constructing pillars for a circular economy
Tim Sykes caught up with Tony Kingsbury, director of sustainability EMEA, Dow Packaging & Specialist Plastics, at K 2019 to
Metsä Board introduces new plastic-free eco-barrier paperboard
Metsä Board is introducing a new plastic-free eco-barrier paperboard that can be recycled in paper or paperboard streams.