New life for plastic waste
Less fossil resources for new adhesive tape German tape manufacturer monta Klebebandwerk GmbH has developed a sustainable self-adhesive tape based on industrial plastic waste. The new tape „monta reTec 831“…Read more →
Voith sets course for development of sustainable packaging papers with world’s most modern pilot coater
Environmental waste due to plastic pollution is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based packaging have long been sought. An innovative solution is the versatile barrier papers…Read more →
Halloween candy pouches are a trick and treat for consumers!
Double, double, toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble. What ghoulish guises and fang-tastic things are likely to leave us spellbound this Halloween? One monstrous example is pre-made shaped…Read more →
V-Shapes to Present Innovative Print, Fill & Seal Converting/Packaging Machine at Fachpack
See live on-demand production of unique single-dose sachets that can be opened with a single gesture using one hand with V-Shapes PRIME with in-line printing V-Shapes, an innovative supplier of…Read more →
Essentra Packaging celebrates Pro Carton gold award with sustainable pack for Exentrique facial cleanser
Essentra Packaging has been recognised in this year’s Pro Carton awards, clinching Gold in the Carton Excellence Awards for its cosmetics carton for exclusive online skincare brand Exentrique. The solution…Read more →
Consumers say sustainable packaging influences their purchasing decisions
- 64% more likely to buy from retailers with sustainable packaging - 50% willing to pay more for sustainable packaging and delivery - Opportunity for retail brands to build consumer…Read more →
Scottish Coffee Roastery Launches UK’s First Plant Based Home Compostable Capsule
Solinatra® Launches UK’s First Truly Sustainable Coffee Capsules Award winning Gordon Street Coffee, winners of Great Taste awards 2020 UK’s first 100% natural, biobased home compostable coffee capsules Eco friendly alternative, 60 billion capsules…Read more →
Henkel adhesive system recognized by the Association of Plastic Recyclers for recyclability
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) has recognized Henkel’s Loctite Liofol LA 4220 RE/Loctite Liofol LA 3180 RE for recyclability. This two component adhesive system for PE film lamination is…Read more →
INZEA® PLA: bio-based plastic performs well in processing test
At its Customer Center in Lossburg, Germany, ARBURG regularly carries out processing tests on bio-based plastics, including the INZEA® product family distributed by Biesterfeld. The world-leading manufacturer of injection moulding…Read more →
Mash Direct encourages customers to buy more sustainably with innovative eco-scored packaging
Mash Direct the award-winning ‘field-to-fork’ vegetable accompaniments brand, has partnered with non-profit organisation Foundation Earth to launch a new line of ecological packaging, designed to allow consumers to easily make…Read more →
Hinojosa intensifies social and environmental commitment during the pandemic
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was even more important in a year that was heavily impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Hinojosa worked intensively with local communities and organisations and maintained its…Read more →
Aluminium packaging recycling rates continue to increase, shows Q2 PRN data
According to data released by the Environment Agency in July, 42,857 tonnes of aluminium packaging were collected for recycling in Q2 2021 – an increase of almost 5% compared to…Read more →
