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 problem with reusable packaging (and how to solve it)
Reusable packaging has a huge problem. Consumers express enthusiasm for refillable concepts, but demonstrate dramatically lower willingness to actually seek
Freshr’s antimicrobial, recyclable, compostable fish films receive funding
Freshr has completed an oversubscribed seed funding round for its proprietary antimicrobial coating for recycled, recyclable, and compostable fresh fish
SIG reduces carbon footprint by up to 61% with new barrier solution for aseptic cartons
SIG has announced the commercial launch of its SIG Terra Alu-free + Full barrier for multi-serve aseptic cartons, said
Greiner Packaging and Constantia Flexibles collaborate on home compostable coffee capsule solution
Greiner Packaging has partnered with Constantia Flexibles to produce a home compostable coffee capsule solution, which recently won in the
What can other countries learn from the PPWR?
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Henkel and Synthomer cut 20% of carbon emissions from hot melt adhesives
Henkel will incorporate Synthomer’s CLIMA resins into its TECHNOMELT hot melt adhesive portfolio in a strategic partnership and supply
Recyclable, ovenable and microwave-safe paper tray trialled at M&S
Marks & Spencer, Graphic Packaging International, and 2 Sisters Food Group are trialling a recyclable paper fibre tray for the
Automated rPET vial line unveiled by Greiner Packaging and Orthomol
Greiner Packaging and Orthomol have launched a fully automated production line to package nutritional supplements vials containing recycled PET, claiming
140 million beverage containers returned at Aldi under Hungarian DRS
Aldi Hungary reports that consumers have returned around 140 million items of single-use packaging via in-store REpont machines,
AIMPLAS reveals accelerated biodegradation test for plastic materials
AIMPLAS says it has developed a method for assessing the biodegradability of plastic materials ‘three times faster’ than conventional testing
Corplex de-inking technology targets reduced waste and environmental impact
Polypropylene (PP) and polycarbonate sheets manufacturer Corplex claims it has successfully adapted a mechanical de-inking process to remove ink
Poultry waste and sugar byproducts converted into bioplastic food packaging
Aiming to replace fossil-based polymers in food packaging, the European ViSS project is converting poultry waste and sugar byproducts